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Timor-Leste

Advancing children's rights and equality for girls.
Our priorities in Timor-Leste
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Water and Sanitation

Ensuring safe, clean water and sanitation facilities for all communities
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Child Protection

Strengthening local child protection mechanisms, national policies and raising awareness of child protection
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Education

Ensuring all children receive a quality education
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Disaster Risk Management

Helping children, parents, teachers and community members to learn how to prepare, mitigate and prevent disasters in Timor-Leste.
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Youth Economic Empowerment

Enabling young people in Timor-Leste to access employment, and their right to economic security.
See the impact of our work
Diva and her classmates celebrate the finished construction of their new preschool.

Teaming-up with communities to build new preschools

In rural areas of Timor-Leste, Plan International teams-up with communities to build new preschools and enable all children to learn, play and sing - and get ready for the next chapter in their lives. 
Girls from Aileu municipality are presenting their recommendations about the draft family planning policy.

Women and girls speak-up against draft family planning policy

"Teenage pregnancy is a big problem in our communities, and this policy will only exacerbate the problem, instead of addressing it," said 18 year-old Odelia.

Young first-aiders help keep their school safe

Plan International Timor-Leste works with schools and communities in Aileu municipality to ensure that children stay safe in case of a disaster or emergency situation. 
Lenia, 22, is standing in front of her shop in Aileu.

Young people save for the future

Young people in Timor-Leste are gaining skills, saving money and reaching independence thanks to a partnership between Plan International, the European Union and The Australian Government.
a girl dancing and playing in Timor-Leste

Putting child protection and gender equality at the heart of the political agenda

Following recommendations from Plan International, eight political parties in Timor-Leste committed to guaranteeing child protection and women's empowerment ahead of the elections. 

New report on Teen pregnancy and early marriage

New research sheds light on girls’ lived realities and uncovers the root causes leading to teenage pregnancy and early marriage in three municipalities of Timor-Leste, while offering solutions for prevention.  

Community pre-schools boost girls' learning

Plan International Timor-Leste is working with the Ministry of Education and communities themselves to provide community-based pre-schools in isolated villages where children, in particular girls, are currently missing out.
Young girl in Timor-Leste with a water storage container provided by Plan International

Water source allows Timor-Leste girls to focus on school

El Niño-induced droughts have caused many Timorese girls to miss classes to collect water. In one community, a new water system installed by Plan International is allowing girls to focus again on their education.
Children playing in Aileu Municipality

From Tradition to Child Protection in Timor-Leste

Plan International works with communities and local authorities to establish child protection mechanisms in Timor-Leste.

Timor-Leste fathers get involved with childcare

Ensuring that fathers are involved in their children’s lives and learning is a core component of Plan International Timor-Leste's Early Childhood Care and Development Programme.

Film: 100% Ready - Women Take the lead in Timor-Leste

The story of Selestra and Joanna, two courageous women who ran a campaign for change during the last local elections in Timor-Leste.
Our results last year
  • 5,000
    youth empowered with new skills, knowledge, confidence
  • 75 water
    points built or improved
  • 6,000
    children and teachers received Safe Schools training
Publications

Teenage pregnancy and early marriage in Timor-Leste

The research investigates the root causes of pregnancies in adolescence and early marriages, as well as collects information on possible ways to prevent them.

Women's Participation in Suku Level Governance

This report from Plan International, Patria and FADA Association investigates the current level of participation of women in suku (village) level governance in Timor-Leste.

Stay in Touch

Keep up to date with our latest news and projects by following us on:

Twitter: @PlanTimorLeste 

Facebook: @PlaninTimorLeste

Address
Rua de Nú Laran No. 7, Nain Feto PO Box 246
Dili
Timor-Leste
+670 331 2492