The right start in life is a healthy start – and that is the only start from which children can realise their promise and potential. We owe that to every child, everywhere. (UNICEF report 2013) Despite recent efforts, malnutrition remains a major concern in Timor-Leste. Many children are stunted and wasted, technical terms for the…
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Don’t forget Timor Time on September 27th. A great opportunity to meet together, and support a great cause, plus enjoy a fine meal.
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For some years a group of women have gathered together in Dili as “St Joseph’s Sewing Group”. Their aim is to develop their sewing and management skills to make their group self-supporting. As a small and independent enterprise, the group has the potential to generate finance to support their families. Some years ago the women…
Children who do not have their biological parents to care for them can find themselves in situations of serious threat, particularly in the developing world. These children are the most likely to be neglected, discriminated against, exploited and suffering from malnutrition. These orphans are also likely not to be enrolled in school. They are among…
Most people are aware that despite improvement in the last few years, nearly half of the Timorese population lives below the poverty line, in poor housing and without access to clean water and sanitation. A recent program designed to address many of these problems in Timor-Leste was undertaken. New prefabricated houses were built and delivered…
Download the May 2015 Newsletter: ATLAS-Newsletter-May2015.
Come to an entertaining and informative lunch time event on Sunday 27th September at Dooley’s Catholic Club, Lidcombe, 12 noon for 12:30.
A great meal will be available at the bargain price of $48.00. Get a table of 8 together and enjoy the company of friends.
The strong links between Australian and Timorese people received an extra boost at the centenary of ANZAC in April 2015. Each capital city was fortunate to welcome a number of Timorese veterans in the very well-attended marches held on Anzac Day itself. The veterans came to Australia with His Excellency Kay Rala “Xanana” Gusmão, the…
Despite the tremendous efforts to develop the country since it gained its independence in 1999, East Timor remains one of the poorest countries in Asia. 41% of the population live below the poverty line of US$0.88 cents per capita per day. Children are among the most vulnerable members in Timorese society: 58% suffer chronic malnutrition;…
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