East Timor Directory
aideasttimor.org - http://www.aideasttimor.org/
On 20 February 2001, the Madison city council unanimously approved a resolution making Ainaro, East Timor an official Madison sister city and the first such East Timor sister city in the US. The relationship was established at the request of the community of Ainaro, who has also urged concerned groups to help with medical, women's, educational, farming, and other projects.
Aid International Missions - http://members.optusnet.com.au/
aimissions/
In January 2000 an Australian Air Force Warrant Officer took long service leave and travelled to East Timor to open a pathology laboratory at the Bairo Pité clinic in Dili. With finances provided by 9 FSB (an Australian military unit) and Aid Medicale Internationale, the laboratory building was constructed by Outreach to East Timor. Equipment and supplies were provided by funds raised by several other Australian military units and the laboratory began operations in February 2000. The laboratory has been in continuous operation since that time. In 2005, Aid International Missions (AIM) was formed to formalise the continuing financial technical and educational support for the laboratory.
Alola Foundation - http://www.alolafoundation.org/
The Alola Foundation was established in 2001 to raise awareness of and campaign against the sexual and gender-based violence experienced by women and young girls in Timor-Leste. In response to the needs identified by East Timorese women, the Alola Foundation has grown to provide services and programs in areas such as advocacy, employment, education, maternal and child health and humanitarian assistance.
Alternative Technology Association in East Timor - http://ata.org.au/
The ATA (Alternative Technology Association) is Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation, promoting sustainable technology and practice in order to protect our environment. With branches and members around Australia and New Zealand, ATA provides practical information and expertise, based on our members’ hands-on experience. In 2007 our volunteer group completed the installation of 12 solar power systems and two wind power installations in 8 districts of East Timor.
Asian Development Bank East Timor Page - http://www.adb.org/Timor-Leste/default.asp
Timor-Leste has received $12.25 million in total technical assistance since 1999. Before joining ADB in 2002, ADB assistance to Timor-Leste was conveyed through the United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor.
Association for the Equality of the Disabled People of Timor - http://www.asserteasttimor.com/
ASSERT is an East Timorese NGO (non-governmental organisation) working for the rights of disabled people, established in partnership with UK NGO the Cambodia Trust. Together, ASSERT and The Cambodia Trust have established the Timor Loro Sa’e Centre for Physical Rehabilitation (TLSPR) - Timor's first rehabilitation centre for disabled people.
AusAID: East Timor - http://www.ausaid.gov.au/country/country.cfm?CountryId=911
As one of the world's newest democratic nations, East Timor has had to face all the challenges relating to the establishment of a new government, economy and society simultaneously. This was always going to be a massive and long-term endeavour. Australia has been one of East Timor's strongest supporters and partners in this undertaking since 1999. Between 1999 and June 2007, Australia has provided over $570 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to East Timor and, after lifting its aid significantly in 2006-07 to meet the needs of the security and humanitarian crisis, expects to invest a further $72.8 million.
Austcare East Timor Page - http://www.austcare.org.au/ourwork/countries/timor-leste.aspx
Austcare is committed building partnerships with the Timorese community, key institutions and central and local government authorities, to ensure sustainable reconstruction and development in a potentially fragile post-conflict environment for the Asia-Pacific region’s newest and poorest nation.
Australia Timor Leste Program of Assistance for Specialist Services - http://www.surgeons.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ExternalAffairs/
InternationalProjects/EastTimorProject/default.htm
The over-arching goal of the program is to improve the health status and outcomes of people in Timor Leste with surgically treatable illness, disability or trauma. The purpose of the program is to improve the availability and quality of essential general and specialist surgical services for the people of Timor Leste.
Australian Aid International - http://www.aai.org.au/operations/dili.html
On 16 March 2007, AAI returned to Timor-Leste where it plans to create and promote long term health activities in close collaboration with health authorities and with the funding support of Oilex Ltd, an Australian oil and gas exploration company operating offshore in the Timor Sea .
Bairo Pite Clinic - http://bairopiteclinic.tripod.com/
Bairo Pite Clinic was founded by Dr. Dan Murphy in 1999. Located in Timor-Leste's capital city of Dili, provides free health care services to the local population. On average, the clinic sees 300 or more patients per day, with a strict policy that everyone must be seen.
Caritas Dili East Timor - http://www.cet.tp/
Caritas Dili is an organization established in 1976 with the name of DELSOS (Delagatus Sosial) and under the Dili Diocesian Social Commission. It was originally an emergency body established to respond to the needs of the victims of civil war, of the Indonesian invasion, famine and continuing political conflict.
Carmelite Province Australia & Timor Leste - http://www.carmelites.org.au/ceasttimormission.htm
The Carmelite Friars have been in East Timor since January 1999. Two friars from the Indonesian Province, Frs Gerta and Mandius, lived first with the Carmelite Sisters at Maubara about 60 kilometers from Dili. During the struggle for independence they witnessed the suffering and hardship of the people and the destruction of the country.In 2000 Bishop Belo asked the Carmelites to go to Zumalai.
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development -http://www.cafod.org.uk/where_we_work/asia/east_timor
CAFOD began working in East Timor in 1989. Throughout the turbulent 1990s, CAFOD’s partners played an important role in the social and economic development of East Timor.
Children of East Timor - http://web.archive.org/web/20031212015908/http:/www.ease.com/~lourdes/
The children are being cared for by Sister Lourdes who is increasingly being recognized for her efforts to help the poorest people in East Timor improve their economic situation by reviving and preserving their culture. Her only financial assistance comes from people like you and me who hear of her and are compelled to help.
Christian Children's Fund - http://www.christianchildrensfund.org/content.aspx?id=208
CCF began working in Timor Leste in 1990 and currently assists approximately 206,000 children and family members. In 1999 when homes, government buildings, shops and communications systems were destroyed, CCF opened a Child Friendly Space in Dili, in partnership with UNICEF, to help children return to normal activities and heal from the emotional wounds of the violence they experienced.
Church World Service Timor Leste - http://www.cwseasttimor.org/index.php
Church World Service (CWS), founded in 1946, is a relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of a consortium of 35 Protestant, Orthodox and Anglican denominations in the United States. Working in partnership with indigenous organizations in more than 80 countries, CWS works worldwide to meet human needs and foster self-reliance for all whose way is hard. Belonging to the same region, CWS Timor Leste works closely with CWS Indonesia.
Concern Timor-Leste - http://www.concern.net/what-we-do/where-we-work/a723/Timor-Leste.html
Concern has been working in Timor Leste since 1999, focusing on education, malnutrition and improving resources available to rural communities.
Conference on Sustainable Development in East Timor - http://members.tripod.com/sd_east_timor/
The purpose of the Conference is to highlight the environment and to promote and facilitate dialogue about sustainable development in East Timor, so that principles of sustainable development can be incorporated into future planning.
Connect East Timor - http://www.connecteasttimor.com/
Connect East Timor's campaign objective is to raise funds and gifts in kind to a total of USD 5M to establish a sustainable and affordable, solar powered, two-way radio system linking all villages and towns within each district.
DARA East Timor - http://www.daraint.org/web_en/hriCrises_East_Timor.html
DARA is an independent non-profit organisation committed to improving the quality of development and humanitarian interventions through evaluation. DARA aims to ehance the efficiency and quality of aid and therefore contribute to the global effort to alleviate human suffering and reduce poverty.
East Timor Eye Program - http://www.etep.org.au/index.htm
The East Timor Eye Program (ETEP), established July 2001, is a program targeted at delivering national eye-care services to East Timor.
East Timor Silk Program - http://www.easttimorsilk.org/home.htm
East Timor Sunrise Incorporated - http://bairopiteclinic.tripod.com/sunrise.htm
The basic aim of the Association is, through Christian ecumenical co-operation in the Northern Territory, to aid in the alleviation of poverty and help the people of East Timor in the development of their country
East Timor Women Network (Rede Feto Timor Leste) - http://www.redefeto.org/
We envision Rede Feto as the leader in advocacy for women's rights and gender quality in East Timor, have a strong presence among the national and international communities, have active and well functioning member organizations, have highly motivated and skilled staff in the secretariat, have committed and effective Board of Directors (BOD), a self sustaining organization creating lasting impact on the lives of Timorense Women.
Fred Hollows Foundation East Timor - http://www.hollows.org/Timor_Leste/
Of the 13,500 people living with blindness in Timor-Leste, an estimated 70% are blind due to cataract. A further 40,000 people have poor vision that affects their daily life. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has joined with the Ministry of Health of Timor-Leste to develop the country's first ever National Eye Health Strategy and to oversee the implementation of a national eye health and blindness prevention program.
Fund for East Timor - http://www.thecommunity.com/fet/
Funds donated to the Fund for East Timor are transferred in full to East Timor, less credit card fees. Money goes to purchase locally produced materials, and employ the Timorese in rebuilding their country. Please donate today.
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