Past Projects
Support the people of Timor-Leste for over 8 years
Over eight years ago a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of the population of Timor Leste got together and decided to create the Australia Timor Leste Advancement Society (ATLAS) to carry on the work of Paddy Kenneally. Some of the earliest projects included those we completed below.
Past Projects of ATLAS
Maubara Orphanage
Another Project ATLAS is undertaking is the support of Saint Therese’s orphanage at Maubara. Children are among the most vulnerable members in a society where 41% of the population live below the poverty line of US$0.88 cents per capita per day. 58% of the children suffer chronic malnutrition; 38% suffer from anemia, malaria, diarrhea and…
Water Reticulation Project
Instituto de Ciências Religiosas (ICR), São Tomas de Aquino Dili – Institute of Religious Studies is a formation centre for lay people and teachers for Catholic religious education in Timor Leste. The institute has already been existing for 25 years, and some of its alumni (608 teachers) are currently working in various sectors such as in…
Wood Working Skills and Business Development
The Society wishes to permanently establish in one or more regional centres a job creation and skills development scheme built around wood working crafts and other trades. The intention is to form partnerships with local trade schools as a way of providing practical work experience. The process for establishing the project involves Identification of a…