Ginger, Coconut & Growth: ADRA’s Impact in Rural Timor-Leste

In the quiet hills of Viqueque, Timor-Leste, a local cooperative is turning ginger and coconut into pathways for change. With support from ADRA and the New Zealand Government, HAFA is creating jobs, boosting incomes, and inspiring a whole community to believe in what’s possible.

Maria’s Story

Timor-Leste in 1975 I fled the village and ran into the forest because of the war. When I was fleeing, my leg was wounded and had to be cut off.

Aquita’s Story

Read how Aquita, a beneficiary from the LOSA project in Timor-Leste, can now grow a garden with nutritious vegetables through the support of ADRA.