The TLM GMIT Foundation Alor Branch has been officially operating since April 2024 under the leadership of Rano Adu as Branch Head, together with four program staff. The branch office is located in JL. Jendral Sudirman No 85, Kota Kalabahi, Kelurahan Kalabahi, kecamatan Telur Mutiara, Alor.

This branch was established to continue a range of community empowerment programs in TTS previously managed directly by the Head Office. Today, the TTS Branch supports 11 villages: Kopidil, Lawahing, Pante Deere, Alila Timur, Waisika, Air Mancur, Kamot, Motongbang, Alila Selatan, Pintu Mas dan Lewalu.

Alor Branch is dedicated to create real impact through these programs:

1. Maternal and child health

supporting pregnant mothers, child nutrition, preventing stunting, and reducing maternal health risks.

2. Disaster risk reduction & environment

building community resilience and protecting the environment.

3. Village economic empowerment

strengthening small businesses and community groups.

4. Clean water access

improving health and quality of life.

5. Industrial corn farming

creating alternative sources of income.

6. Village Tourism Development

Transforming local potential to boost community prosperity

In implementing its programs, the Alor Branch partners with the Department of Community and Village Empowerment (PMD) of TTS Regency, local village governments, local churches, community health facilities (Puskesmas, Pustu, Posyandu), the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Department of Agriculture, and Thresher Shark Indonesia. Program funding is supported by the TLM Foundation, UnitingWorld and Opportunity International Australia.

By December 2024, the Alor Branch had reached 3.723 direct beneficiaries and around 14.892 indirect beneficiaries in its target areas.

Alor branch office map