Our East Timor program was established in 2001 in the enclave of Oecusse, which, due to its isolation, has been largely ignored by other INGOs.
The core of our project is implementing Village Environmental Action Planning with local communities. This process gives villagers the opportunity to develop their unique way forward by:
- Preparing a detailed village resource map and time line
- Conducting water quality and environmental assessment issues such as reforestation, erosion and soil quality
- Identifying key village issues
- Developing a vision for the future
- Developing and implementing strategies and actions.
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