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East Timor

Leonel de Oliveira and his brother plough their rice fields using a hand tractor provided by CAFOD partner Hadomi Malu [Jim Holmes]

East Timor was the first new nation of the 21st century, gaining independence in May 2002, but remains one of the world’s poorest nations

Challenges include low employment, sustainable management of oil and gas revenue; and delivery of basic services to all.

Poor infrastructure continues to hamper development efforts.

CAFOD spent £214,000 in East Timor in 2008

Withdrawing Indonesia troops and pro-Indonesia militias destroyed up to 70% of roads, schools, hospitals and other public buildings, as well as the infrastructure for electricity and water supplies.

Eugenio Lemos, environmentalist, singer and campaigner

Making poverty history in East Timor

Eugenio Lemos, singer, campaigner and environmentalist from East Timor explains the impact of agricultural inputs from industrialised countries on East Timorese farmers, the environment and the economy.

Making dreams a reality

CAFOD partner Luta Hamutuk works to improve the lives of those enjoying hard-won freedoms in East Timor, such as helping ensure a fair process for the country's first democratic election

Struggling together to share

Natural oil and gas revenue is the biggest source of income for East Timor, and CAFOD partner Luta Hamutuk works to ensure the country’s people benefit from these profitable resources