Timor-Leste
A new country with a young and vulnerable population.
Home to more than 1.2 million people, the Timorese population is young and vulnerable; more than 52 percent are under 25 years old. Completion rates in primary and secondary education are low, and youth unemployment is high. Widespread poverty, high infant mortality rates and a persisting legacy of violence are post-independence challenges.
About 1,000 New Zealanders support ChildFund's work in Timor-Leste every month.
Facts about Timor-Leste:
Low literacy levels.
One-third of women and 20 percent of men in Timor-Leste cannot read or write.
Poor access to sanitation.
Around 60% of the population have no access to sanitation facilities.
High malnutrition levels.
1 in 4 women and nearly half of all children in Timor-Leste are estimated to be malnourished.
Sponsor a Community
We urgently need people to sponsor our life-changing work in Timor-Leste.
For just over $1/day, you can become a community sponsor for Timor-Leste. Through our community sponsorship programme, you will help ChildFund create sustainable change for children and their families. Don't wait... Sponsor today!
