Impact Stories
COVID-19 Distribution in Viqueque
Up to now, we are greatful that we do not have any COVID-19 suspect in Viqueque. ADRA, as well as some other NGOs, have shared information about preventing COVID-19 at the suco and aldeia levels.
COVID-19 Response in Viqueque
I would like to give my appreciation to the New Zealand Embassy and ADRA Timor-Leste for supporting us in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Viqueque.
Sidonia’s Story
I appreciate ADRA who have given us materials to prevent COVID-19 such as soap, small towel, bucket and a poster that explains about COVID-19. We appreciate this and we use them in our meeting and also apply hand washing at home.
Elvira’s Story
It’s 2am in the morning. Rain is pounding on the tin roof. Elvira wants to just roll over and fall back to sleep – but nature calls. She picks her way through the overgrown grass outside the house and ventures as far into the bush as she dares: surely no one will see her here.
Maria’s Story
Timor-Leste in 1975 I fled the village and ran into the forest because of the war. When I was fleeing, my leg was wounded and had to be cut off.
Farmers Reaching Markets
By the end of 2019, with the support of the government of New Zealand, ADRA’s Farmers to Markets Project has…
Launch of New FarMar Project
On August 2 2018, ADRA Timor-Leste held an official ceremony to commence the new FarMar project funded by MFAT and ADRA New Zealand
Nutritious Food Enterprises
ADRA Timor-Leste’s Nutritious Food Enterprises project, with funding from ADRA International, has been working with women’s groups to experiment with cooking local foods to develop healthy recipes that promote nutrition.
Livelihood Opportunities through Sustainable Agriculture
The LOSA project focuses on training in kitchen gardens and conservation agriculture at learning centers in Luca and Uma Tolu communities in Viqueque municipality.
Handover of Luca Water System
ADRA Timor-Leste and the community of Luca celebrated the completion of their clean water system in a handover ceremony turning over control of the system to the municipal authorities and the local community.