Luta Hamutuk ('struggle together') is a local Timorese NGO whose vision is the establishment of "Ukun Rasik An" (self-reliance) in Timor Leste as a manifestation of national commitment to economic justice and public participation, with respect for the values of democracy, equality and transparency. They hold community gatherings and briefings, conduct trainings and provide policy advice on issues such as the petroleum fund and prevention of corruption. Partnering with NIR, Luta Hamutuk is working with more than twenty-five community focal points to monitor the state budget and project implementation in districts across the country.

Luta Hamutuk and community focal points are monitoring electricity services, road reconstruction and veteran housing according to community priorities and conflict-sensitive analysis. In Lospalos district, Luta Hamutuk and community focal points are working with a steering committee comprising local government officials to review the monitoring findings and hold leaders and agencies to account. Luta Hamutuk reports their findings to the media, the public and the government for pro-poor and effective change in policy and practice.