Empowering Timorese children and youth so as to break free from poverty

Learning new skills or receiving a good education is vital in helping to empower people with a way out of poverty.

Did you know that Timor-Leste is the poorest country in our region? And over 70% of Timor-Leste’s population is under the age of 30. Half are children. Few go to school. The majority live in absolute poverty.

As our neighbour we cannot turn our back on them.

Our Education = Freedom program not only helps Timorese children or young adults to learn to read and write, but it also helps them to learn a trade, to get a job or to even go on to tertiary studies and become a professional.

When you support our Education = Freedom program you also give Timorese children and young adults more than just the gift of education. You are giving them access to basic health care and medicine, nutritious food, clothing, books and school equipment, so they can transform their lives and reach their potential.

For children living in remote villages around Zumalai, our Boarding House is providing them with a roof over their heads, good food on the table and an environment to study. Our goal is to expand our Boarding House so more children from remote villages are able to go to school.

Right now there are over 400 children and teenagers attending a Carmelite school. Every day they learn, they receive a good nutritious meal, and they believe they can realise their hopes and dreams.

However, there are hundreds more who because of poverty are unable to reach their potential.

Your support can be life-changing for a Timorese child. Show your support today.

IMAGE: Children at school
Children learning, playing sports, eating