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Livelihoods and Microfinance in West Timor (Indonesia)

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Nusa Timur Tenggara (NTT), which includes West Timor and Rote and Alor islands, is the poorest province in Indonesia, and people’s ability to better their lives is limited by their ability to earn an income.

This project includes

  • healthy kitchen activities, providing plant seeds and livestock for improved nutrition and livelihood opportunities
  • supporting access to maternal health services and child nutrition for the prevention of stunting and reduced maternal health risks
  • initiatives in disaster risk reduction and disaster preparedness, particularly focused on ensuring vulnerable groups are looked after
  • climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability activities such as tree planting and reliable clean water access
  • micro-finance training and education for women and men to gain livelihoods and participate more fully in community life.

Thanks to UnitingWorld’s partnership with the Australian Government, gifts can go up to six times further to support life-changing work in NTT and across the Pacific, Asia and Africa.

Visit unitingworld.org.au/eofy to learn more and make a tax-deductible donation.

This project is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Thanks to ANCP, we’re making a huge difference together.

 


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Country

Indonesia, Province of East Nusa Tenggara (West Timor)

Partners

Christian Evangelical Church of Timor (GMIT) through Tanaoba Laes Manekat (TLM)

Category

Poverty Alleviation

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