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About Us<\/span><\/h2>\n

Learn more about the Xanana Gusm\u00e3o Reading Room<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1605267741820{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” ebor_docs=””][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Our Mission, Vision and Values<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text][stack_tabs_sections][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” ebor_type=”tab” ebor_title=”Our Mission, Vision and Values”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”box-rounded”]\n

Our Vision<\/h5>\n

\u201cThe power of culture, books, information and learning is empowering our people to achieve their potential\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”box-rounded”]\n

Our Mission<\/h5>\n

\u201cTo provide a safe, inclusive and dynamic space for all people to access resources and information to improve their lives\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”box-rounded”]\n

Our Values<\/h5>\n

Respect, Integrity, Quality, Community, Inclusivity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”bg–secondary” css=”.vc_custom_1605327130711{padding-top: 40px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}” ebor_docs=””][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

History of Xanana Gusmao Reading Room<\/h2>\n

The Xanana Gusm\u00e3o Reading Room (XGRR) was established in June 2000 to serve as a safe place where children, youth, students, and the public at large, could access books and resources with a view to fostering a love of reading within the community.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1486488887432{padding-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Library development<\/h4>\n

Since then, the XGRR has contributed significantly to library development in Timor-Leste and has hosted a range of educational and other activities aimed at nurturing pride in East Timorese culture and promoting skills development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Founder and Chairperson<\/h4>\n

The Reading Room was established by Dr. Kirsty Sword Gusmao, AO and Goodwill Ambassador for Education. As founder and patron, Mrs Gusm\u00e3o has been involved in its operation ever since it opened.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Art<\/h4>\n

This complex houses memorabilia from Xanana Gusm\u00e3o, and there is a library, bookshop, exhibition space, audio visual area and internet available. Artwork on display includes those Xanana Gusm\u00e3o painted while imprisoned in Jakarta.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1590027337447{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Board of Management<\/h2>\n

It is the Board\u2019s responsibility to ensure that the Manager is doing his job well and that the XGRR is not at risk. Regular board meetings are held, board members participate in events and fundraising. The board members are as follows:<\/p>\n

Chair:<\/strong> Kirsty Sword Gusm\u00e3o
\nDeputy Chair:<\/strong> Jo\u00e3o Jose Carolina Madeira Martires<\/p>\n

Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n