The Australian Timor-Leste Advancement Society (ATLAS) was established to assist East Timorese people lift themselves out of poverty through supporting education, training, and job creation. ATLAS aims to aid those in poverty by supporting teachers, educational institutions, building schools, developing trade skills, and helping individuals start small businesses. Run by volunteers, ATLAS raises funds for worthwhile development projects in Timor-Leste that directly benefit targeted communities, such as St Therese's Orphanage.