Timor-Leste

Oxfam strongly supports President of Timor-Leste’s urgent need to diversify the economy

Oxfam's reaction to President of Timor-Leste Francisco Guterres Lú Olo’s recent comments on the “very urgent” need to diversify the economy.

Agriculture, disability inclusion and land rights are key concerns in Oxfam submission to Parliament

Today, Oxfam in Timor-Leste releases its 2020 Budget Submission to the National Parliament which highlights communities concerns on agriculture, disability inclusion and land rights.

Cesario da Silva, Director of Assosiasaun Defisiensia Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste Passes Historically Unprecedented Resolution to Promote and Protect Rights of People with Disabilities

The National Parliament of Timor-Leste has taken unprecedented steps towards building a more equal society by unanimously passing the ‘Resolution to Promote and Protect Rights of People with Disabilities’ on 1 October 2019.

The Launch of Oxfam in Timor-Leste's program, 'Strengthening Voices for Pathways in Good Governance' in Dili, Timor-Leste on 26 September 2019.

Inclusive Voices for Economic Diversification in Timor-Leste

In September 2019, Oxfam in Timor-Leste launched a new program called ‘Strengthening Voices for Pathways in Good Governance’ (Hadalan Lian Ba Governasaun Diak in the national language, Tetun).

Oxfam in Timor-Leste hosted a joint-press conference with Timor-Leste's civil society land network, Rede Ba Rai, to call for a transparent land registration process.

Timor-Leste: Fighting for a fair land registration process for all

In Timor-Leste, land has strong links to community unity and identity. For all, land is linked to their future. Oxfam in Timor-Leste convened a press conference with Timor-Leste’s civil society land rights network, Rede Ba Rai on 10 July 2019. This press conference called for the Timorese land...

Timor-Leste’s Food Revolution: From Remote Oecusse to Capital Dili

Through the IMPACT ( Improving Marketing and Production through Agricultural Cooperatives in Timor-Leste) Program, Oxfam in Timor-Leste and Agora Food Studio are fostering innovation with local food producers to reclaim Timor-Leste's rich culinary history, create market linkages and increase food...