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Timorlink Homepage Aims of Timorlink Human Rights in East Timor Contact Timorlink Links |
There are several projects that Timorlink is looking to support and develop. Currently field officers are investigating further opportunities to assist the East Timorese at the grass roots level.
The first of these groups is Grohana which is a small group which embraces sustainability, education of the community and the involvement
of the people of the environment they live in. Grohana's mission is "the natural preservation
of the land within East Timor for the interest and protection of Humankind". The
message of the importance of protection of the ecosystem and the fragile nature
of the ecosystem is what Grohana brings to the rest of East Timor.
Materials needed
Another group that is made up of many young people is X'Corta.
X'Corta organises sporting activites and soccer games in particular for young people.
East Timorese are passionate about soccer which is evident in these photos.
Materials needed Soccer equipment Office equipment Radio Rakambia is a Community Radio Station run in Dili. They are in the process of building a small studio with a real door! Their aims are to educate, inform and involve the people of East Timor in the process of democracy. This means that they work hard to provide up to date accurate information in their News, Economics, Agriculture and other such broadcasts. The staff at Rakambia work hard to get feedback from their community so that their programs reflect real needs. Timorlink has chosen to support Radio Rakambia because, as is the case with many dedicated Timorese community groups, there is no ongoing funding and equipment is hard to come by; in the radio industry equipment often needs updating and replacing. Timorlink are inspired by Rakambia's vision to empower their people through radio information and education. Materials Needed Fokupers is an East Timorese women's NGO focusing on women's human rights it was established in 1997. Fokupers has more than 50 members 21 paid staff and 15 volunteer staff. .Fokupers works towards the empowerment of East Timorese women affected by conflict, including women survivors of rape, torture, political prisoners and the wives of the disappeared. The program provides support to women and their immediate families. The program also documents and analyses cases of violence against women including state and domestic violence as well as gender discrimination. Fokupers uses a radio program, Women's Voice, and a newsletter Babadok to raise awareness about women's issues. Seminars and workshops are provided to facilitate grassroots training. Research is being done on women's involvement in decision-making and women's economic rights. A shelter has been established for women who are victims of violence also survivors are visited in their homes. Cases of human rights abuse are also being documented with legal aid and accompaniment provided to victims through the judicial process. Materials needed To be discussed… Other projects in development are on the creative side. Timorlink is looking to establish a musical program to give the East Timorese the opportunity to make use of their cultural heritage and talent. |
