Welcome to Many Hands International

Many Hands International (MHI) is an Australian registered non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those living in some of the world's most disadvantaged communities. We operate on the basis of a community development approach based on cultural values. We work with communities through participatory and empowerment processes to discover their cultural values ​​and apply their traditional knowledge to develop a range of activities that help sustain culture and develop economic and social opportunities. 

MHI is an independent, non-religious, non-political organization not affiliated with any organization of the same or similar name anywhere   else in the world. Our work is supported by those who share our values ​​and goals. We welcome donations to continue and expand our work with extremely disadvantaged people in rural Timor-Leste.

MHI is registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Government of Timor-Leste as a foreign organization operating in Timor-Leste. We also share a valuable ongoing partnership with the State Secretariat for Arts, Culture and Tourism of the Government of Timor-Leste.