Where We Work
Timor Leste
One of Australia’s closest geographical neighbours, Timor Leste was established in 2002 after gaining independence. Â
While progress has been made in improving living standards poverty levels remain high and food security and gender-based violence remain ongoing issues. The country is also susceptible to natural disasters and changing weather patterns, which is further increasing hunger levels.Â
Chiquito a father from Timor-Leste who struggled to feed his family amid drought. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
The impact of your support in Timor Leste
Martina outside her home talking with her councillor from a women's refuge in Timor-Leste. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
Timor Leste
Population: 1.3 million
Nutrition classes being held at a Women's Savings and Loans group in Timor Leste. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
Vulnerable community members have improved food security and are able to have three meals a day.
Children and women planting seeds in a farm in Timor Leste. Photo: Caritas Australia
Women and people with disability are more resilient to disaster risks and climate change.
Nutrition classes being held at a Women's Savings and Loans group in Timor Leste. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
Vulnerable households can access savings and loans groups and other businesses to generate income.
Chiquito in his farm in Timor Leste. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
Farmers can participate in Farmer Field Schools to expand their production of crops and increase income.
Chiquito on his farm in Timor Leste. Photo: Caritas Australia
Chiquito's story
Chiquito is a farmer and young father living in rural Timor Leste. After his father passed away, Chiquito took on the responsibility of supporting his whole household. His family depended on their farm and crops for survival and sustenance but had very little cash to purchase food.
The impacts of climate change and changing rain patterns made it difficult for farmers like Chiquito to know when to plant their crops. With the support of our partner, Caritas Diocesana Malina, Chiquito participated in training in sustainable agricultural techniques that enabled him to grow a variety of crops, improve his access to markets and greatly enhance his family’s food security.
Chiquito's farm is now thriving, his family has enough income to purchase food and he has become a role model for other farmers in his community.
You can start small but with dedication and support your life can change and you can also inspire others to change.
Chiquito's story
After his father passed away, Chiquito took on the responsibility of supporting his whole household. With the support of our partner, Caritas Diocesana Malina, Chiquito participated in training in sustainable agricultural techniques that enabled him to grow a variety of crops, improve his access to markets and greatly enhance his family’s food security.
You can help
Donate Today
Your donation today can help support long-term programs in Asia and other countries around the world.
Become a Champion for Change
By signing up to become a Champion for Change, your monthly gifts can help transform lives today, tomorrow and every day.
Give a Global Gift
Give a gift that can change a life and transform a community.
