We planted coconut trees this week… and here are the steps we followed Step 1: dig the hole (thankfully this was already one by Daniel.. yey) Step 2: fill the hole with 200mm of sand (to help the water drain) Step 3: add plants that are rich in NI (to help the trees grow) Step…
We have been trying for a long time to reach an agreement with the community of Hlalameta to build, together, a tank that will serve to deposit drinking water, both for the needs of our project as well as for this community. Here in Timor, the rhythm of doing things is neneik-neneik who wants…
It's been a while since I've posted any news about our work., because lately I dedicated most of my free time to exposing my experience with Radu, at our friend Juliano's house, and always in the hustle of every day, unfortunately, I have no more time left for this task. However, here we are…
After a very simple supper the conversation stretched a bit and the children, very tired, were almost asleep. I asked Juliano why they didn't want to go to sleep and he replied that, at their house, had established a habit, that after supper was over no one could get up from the table until…
Has been some time, almost three years ago, we received a visit from Radu, a young Romanian who upon hearing about our project, through Luke and Andrada, proposed to visit us and help with whatever was needed. Really, was the first volunteer of our project! Your visit was planned to coincide with one of the visits…
in January 2020 my in-laws traveled to this country, despite being old, because my mother-in-law has 79 years and my father-in-law 76. They have decided to put aside their routine life and the tasks they are busy with., and came to help, teach and learn… Always active and with…
Our land is situated right on the border with the neighboring municipality. A long time ago, the old border between the two municipalities had been fixed about 50 meters before a large stream that passes right next to our land, but two years ago a new registration law was implemented and…
we acquired, meantime, a small truck and a concrete block making machine, that will ensure the livelihood of 8 Timorese. We will use them in the construction of our future facilities and sell, part of the production, with the objective of being able to raise some more money for the development of each stage of the project. Many of the steps…
Some day, was a little disheartened that something had gone wrong at our work, I don't even remember what it was about anymore…the most important, that I will never forget, was the surprise my wife made me at the end of the day: when I entered our room I found this “message” so special that it LITERALLY gave me…
After purchasing the land we thought that the first priority would be to have the much needed water for our daily needs., as well as for the irrigation of our vegetable garden and fruit trees. We are worried, also, to ensure the supply of drinking water to the local population of the village of Hlalameta, avoiding your displacement…