Our Projects in Baguia
We support the following projects (and other similar projects), which were suggested by the people of Baguia. . Education has a prime emphasis, as the Timorese consider this key to their children achieving a better life, as they establish their new nation.
1. Provide breakfast to 50 children in Baguia orphanage.
This also provides jobs for two women, who bake the bread, and several children who deliver the bread and collect firewood.
Cost $A6 per day
2. Concrete floor and equipment for Rufaguia Primary School.
This remote mountain school, over two hours walk from Baguia town, has been built by the parents of the 70 students on a volunteer basis.
3. Salaries for two teachers at Osso Huna Community Junior High School, situated one and a half hours walk from Baguia town. There are 7 teachers and 80 students at the school which relies primarily on donations for survival.
4. Scholarships at three Junior High Schools (years 7, 8 & 9) in Baguia district. There are 390 students in the three schools and we support over 40 scholarships covering fees and books at a cost of $A70 per year for each student.
5. Women’s literacy program. Many adults are illiterate due to interruption of schooling during the early Indonesian occupation, or lack of access to schools. This prevents them from participating on village councils, starting a small business etc.
