“My living conditions were very challenging - sometimes, we didn't even have enough money for food.”
Living in Timor Leste, one of the Asia-Pacific’s poorest countries, job opportunities are scarce.
Joining local Caritas partner HAFOTI transformed Mana Gertrudes’ life and unlocked transformative opportunities for her young family!
Joining HAFOTI changed Mana Gertrudes’ life.
Her family and community are now thriving!
"Now, I am very grateful to HAFOTI and Caritas New Zealand for their support over the years. Their support has truly helped me, and now I can live in a better house with my family"
Mana Gertrudes’ work at HAFOTI enabled her to generate enough income to send her own kids to school, ensuring the next generation are given the start they deserve!
Thousands of families across the Asia-Pacific region go without the basics every day - and your gift right now will make all the difference.
Above: Mana Gertrudes is the hardest worker you will ever meet.
Hamahon Feto Timor (HAFOTI) works with over 600 members across seven provinces in Timor Leste. HAFOTI enables women to grow and process food to provide for their families and access small loans to support their business endeavours. HAFOTI’s agricultural training supports women as household decision-makers, productive small business owners and community leaders.
Nearly half of children under five years of age in Timor-Leste are stunted, and nearly 1 in 10 suffer acute malnutrition (WFP).
HAFOTI member groups in Timor-Leste are making a real difference to hundreds of young children's lives through supply of good, fresh produce to primary schools in Timor Leste.
HAFOTI member groups are supplying fresh produce to schools in Oecusse, Manufahi and Bobanaro municipalities, helping nourish a combined primary age population of about 8,000 pupils under the age of 13.
Your donation will…
Empower women to be financially independent
Support women in leadership
Allow access to ongoing training and development