East Timor
For 500 years, the island nation of Timor has been controlled at the hands of others. First the Portuguese, then the Indonesians. Recently the East Timorese people had a real chance to master their own destiny.
But, instead of jubilation, the aftermath of the ballot resulted in an atmosphere of terror and fear.
Typically the average family in East Timor are the ones to suffer as a result of this instability. Plan is committed to helping make a difference to their lives. Plan's approach is always to work with communities so that change is instigated and directed by local people. Our experience has proven that success is assured if local knowledge, systems and resources are integrated in their development process.
With the help of our supporters, Plan can make a positive impact on the lives of children in East Timor.
A future at the mercy of strangers
Life in Dili's refugee camps is as threatening as it is demanding. But Plan is determined to relieve the physical and mental strain on the people of East Timor as long as they have to stay there. |
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A mother's dream comes true
Miranda is a woman who has benefited from becoming a volunteer in Plan’s home based child care programme and has seen the positive impact on the children in her village in East Timor |
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Thousands flee their homes in Timor-Leste
Up to 72,000 people are being housed in temporary camps after fleeing their homes in Dili, the capital of East Timor, to escape rioting. Some estimates place the number of dead at 65 while over 100 homes have been burnt to the ground |
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A health centre project in East Timor
In rural Timor Leste, for many families healthcare is a luxury they can't afford. With your support, Plan is able to help more children grow up strong, and provide them with a healthy future |
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