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Dili - Iha loron 30 Abril 2026, inan-aman barak hosi labarik sira ho idade pré-eskolár iha Akanunu no Balibar esperiénsia buat foun ida: sentidu tanjível ida hosi edukasaun infánsia nian. Liuhusi sesaun aprendizajen inan-aman nian kombina ho asesu ba materiál leitura nian husi Biblioteka Móvel, família sira hetan introdusaun ba “testura” aprendizajen nian iha maneira ida ne'ebé sira nunka hasoru antes.

Sesaun sira-ne'e dezeña ho intensaun hosi Ministériu Edukasaun atu envolve inan-aman sira, hasa'e konxiénsia kona-ba importánsia hosi edukasaun sedu, no ajuda sira rekoñese sira-nia papél rasik hodi apoia sira-nia oan sira-nia dezenvolvimentu iha uma. Inan-aman no labarik sira partisipa hamutuk iha atividade interativu sira, fahe hamnasa durante konta istória, observa sira nia oan ki'ik sira nia konsentrasaun enkuantu rezolve enigma sira, no goza besik simples tuur sorin-sorin. Sesaun ida-idak konklui ho diskusaun nakloke, iha ne'ebé família sira reflete kona-ba sira nia esperiénsia no esplora maneira prátika sira atu apoia aprendizajen iha uma.

Fasilitadór sira subliña katak esforsu ida-ne’e la’ós de’it preparasaun eskola nian; ida-ne'e kona-ba fó onra ba "Idade Ouro" infánsia nian. Mensajen ne'e klaru no urjente: labarik ida iha de'it entre tinan 3 no 5 dala ida. Janela krítiku dezenvolvimentu kakutak nian ida-ne'e maka oportunidade osan-mean ida ne'ebé labele rekupera se lakon.

Iha sesaun sira nia fuan maka konversa ida ne'ebé maka'as kona-ba investimentu. Inan-aman barak hato’o preokupasaun kona-ba rekursu finanseiru ne’ebé limitadu, maibé reprezentante husi Ministériu Edukasaun, Diresaun Nasionál Pré-Eskolár, no UNICEF Timor-Leste fahe perspetiva ida ne’ebé fó kbiit:
• 𝙏𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙚𝙙𝙖: Atu apoia labarik nia dezenvolvimentu la presiza brinkedu sira ne'ebé karun ka teknolojia modernu.
• 𝙆𝙗𝙞𝙞𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙯𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙖 𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣: Aman ida ne'ebé gasta minutu 15 hodi halimar iha rai-henek ka inan ida ne'ebé konta istória tradisionál ida enkuantu tein bele iha impaktu kle'an liu ba labarik ida nia dezenvolvimentu kognitivu no emosionál duké servisu selu ruma.
• 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧 𝙣𝙤 𝙖𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙖: Hodi envolve iha halimar no aprende ohin loron, inan-aman sira harii fundasaun ida ne'ebé metin ba sira nia oan sira nia futuru, ida ne'ebé aumenta posibilidade atu hela iha eskola, kontribui ba sira nia komunidade, no hakotu siklu sira pobreza nian.

"Envolvimentu pozitivu inan-aman nian liuhosi ami nia Biblioteka Móvel to'o daudaun ba komunidade sira no fó impaktu loloos," dehan Noemia Harmonica de Jesus, Xefe Departamentu hosi Diresaun Pré-eskolár. "Inan-aman sira hateten mai ami katak vizita sira-ne'e fornese momentu 'WAAOH' ne'ebé sira presiza. Aleinde istória sira, ami fahe estratéjia aprendizajen prátika, bazeia ba halimar ne'ebé família sira bele uza kedas iha uma. Ida-ne'e inspirativu atu haree oinsá vizita badak sira-ne'e fó kbiit ba inan-aman sira atu transforma momentu loroloron nian ba oportunidade aprendizajen ne'ebé signifikativu."

Uza Biblioteka Móvel reprezenta liu fali asesu ba livru sira; ida-ne'e maka kompromisu ida ba aprendizajen inkluzivu. Ida-ne'e reforsa ideia katak edukasaun pertense ba ema hotu no hametin parseria sira ho inan-aman no kuidadu-na'in sira, liuliu ba labarik sira ne'ebé laiha asesu ba pré-eskolár formál.
Bainhira loro-matan monu iha foho sira, inan-aman sira sai ho koñesimentu foun liu fali. Sira lori sentidu identidade ne'ebé hafoun. La'ós ona fornesedór ai-han no hela-fatin de'it, sira hakuak sira nia papél nu'udar sira nia oan sira nia mestre dahuluk no importante liu. Asesu ba Biblioteka Móvel la'ós de'it entrega livru sira, jogu sira, no brinkedu sira; ida-ne'e revela lia-loos ida ne'ebé maka'as: rekursu ne'ebé iha valór liu ba labarik ida nia futuru sempre iha alkanse, domin, tempu, no prezensa hosi sira nia família.

[English Version]
𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ‘𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭’ 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰

Dili - Dili - On April 30, 2026, many parents of preschool children in Akanunu and Balibar will experience something new: a tangible sense of childhood education. Through parent learning sessions combined with access to reading materials from the Mobile Library, families are introduced to the “texture” of learning in a way they have never encountered before., many parents of preschool-aged children in Akanunu and Balibar experienced something new: a tangible sense of early childhood education. Through parenting learning sessions combined with access to reading materials from the Mobile Library, families were introduced to the “texture” of learning in a way they had never encountered before.

These sessions were intentionally designed by the Ministry of Education to engage parents, raise awareness about the importance of early education, and help them recognize their own role in supporting their children’s development at home. Parents and children participated together in interactive activities, sharing laughter during storytelling, observing their toddlers’ concentration while solving puzzles, and enjoying the simple closeness of sitting side by side. Each session concluded with open discussions, where families reflected on their experiences and explored practical ways to support learning at home.

Facilitators emphasized that this effort goes beyond school preparation; it is about honouring the “Golden Age” of early childhood. The message was clear and urgent: a child is only between the ages of 3 and 5 once. This critical window of brain development is a golden opportunity that cannot be recovered if missed.

At the heart of the sessions was a powerful conversation about investment. Many parents expressed concern about limited financial resources, but representatives from the Ministry of Education, the National Pre-School Directorate, and UNICEF Timor-Leste shared an empowering perspective:
• 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮: Supporting a child’s development does not require expensive toys or modern technology.
• 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: A father spending 15 minutes playing on the dirt floor or a mother telling a traditional story while cooking can have a deeper impact on a child’s cognitive and emotional development than any paid service.
• 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙬: By engaging in play and learning today, parents are building a strong foundation for their children’s future, one that increases the likelihood of staying in school, contributing to their communities, and breaking cycles of poverty.

“Positive parental engagement through our Mobile Library is reaching communities and making a real impact,” said Noemia Harmonica de Jesus, Chief of Department from the Preschool Directorate. “Parents are telling us these visits provide the ‘WAAOH’ moments they need. Beyond stories, we are sharing practical, play-based learning strategies that families can immediately use at home. It’s inspiring to see how these brief visits empower parents to turn everyday moments into meaningful learning opportunities.”

The use of the Mobile Library represents more than access to books; it is a commitment to inclusive learning. It reinforces the idea that education belongs to everyone and strengthens partnerships with parents and caregivers, especially for children without access to formal preschool.
As the sun set over the hills, parents left with more than new knowledge. They carried a renewed sense of identity. No longer just providers of food and shelter, they embraced their role as their children’s first and most important teachers. The Mobile Library access did more than deliver books, games, and toys; it revealed a powerful truth: the most valuable resource for a child’s future has always been within reach, the love, time, and presence of their family.

Fontes: UNICEF