Timor–Leste
World Vision Timor-Leste
World Vision Timor-Leste (WVTL) is a proud member of the global World Vision International partnership, dedicated to community development, humanitarian aid, and advocacy.
Our mission is “Labarik saudavel no foinsa’e empoderadu ba komunidade forte” - Healthy children and empowered youth for strong communities.
World Vision has been present in Timor-Leste since 1995 and is now active in six municipalities: Aileu, Baucau, Bobonaro, Covalima, Oecusse, and Manatuto. With a dedicated team of 148 staff members and an annual budget of US$ 5.6 million in the FY23, we strive to achieve our strategic objectives across seven key sectors:
- Advocacy, Safeguarding, and Child Protection
- Maternal, Child Health, and Nutrition
- Adolescent and Youth Empowerment
- Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
- Agriculture and Economic Development
- Environmental Sustainability, Climate Action, and Carbon (ESCA)
- Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA)
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our major donors , for their unwavering support in supporting us achieve these objectives.
Nestled in Southeast Asia and Oceania, Timor-Leste is home to 1.3 million people, with 46% of the population under the age of 14. Unfortunately, nearly 42% of Timorese live below the global poverty line, resulting in child stunting rates that are the third highest in the world.
Our Impact
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Our Areas of Focus
World Vision Timor-Leste has four strategic objectives:
- Ensure children enjoy good health, safe water and improved sanitation
- Reduce violence against women and children
- Enhance communities' Resilience and Livelihoods
- Disaster Management / Responding to disasters
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