Impact Stories
The Difference Water Makes
November is the hottest, driest time of the year in in the south-eastern provinces of Timor Leste and, in communities that have been affected by the recent El Niño drought, they are hoping for the wet season to begin soon.
On the Road with ADRA
In many ways, it’s a long way from the traffic lights in suburban Lilydale; but in another sense, it isn’t so far. Timor-Leste (also known as East Timor) is one of Australia’s closest neighbours, a small and young nation with a troubled recent history and many of the economic and social challenges that come with being exploited historically by much larger surrounding nations.
ADRA’s Statement at World Humanitarian Summit
ADRA President Mr Jonathan Duffy, delivers statement on stage at the World Humanitarian Summit sharing the ADRA Networks commitments to action.
Community-Led Total Sanitation in Viqueque
ADRA’s hygiene promotion team is creating awareness of the dangers of open defecation and the need for hygienic sanitation.Using Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) methods, ADRA staff use participatory methods to teach community members of the importance of each household having a latrine.
ADRA Supports Civil Society Alliance for Tobacco Control in Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste nearly 70% of adult males smoke. Cigarettes are heavily advertised, easily bought by young people, and their dangers are not well known.
Kitchen Gardens for Uma Tolu
ADRA Timor-Leste is pleased to introduce a new project Kitchen Gardens for Uma Tolu. Beginning in October 2015, the KGUT project has a goal of increasing the food security of 40 households.
Antonina’s Story
Antonina, a 67 year old mother and grandmother, who lives in East Timor — situated just a short 60 minute flight from Darwin — knows all too well how vital access to clean water can be.
ADRA TL’s New Office Location
Announcing we have a new office location for our ADRA Timor-Leste office.
Clean Water Article
In January 2012 ADRA Timor-Leste, Asia’s newest ADRA office, began its very first project, “Clean Water for Uma Tolu”.
World No Tobacco Day
Timor-Leste is marking World No Tobacco Day (May 31st) for the first time with a march up Comoro Road encouraging businesses and workplaces to become smoke-free.