Our Vision
By 2030 children across East Timor will have access to a BETTER education
50% of the population in East Timor is 19 years and younger. A BETTER education improves children’s future prospects and provides a path out of poverty for themselves, their families and their country at large.
Our Impact
We have a 10 year track record of success educating over 650 students at our first school which in 2020 was ranked fourth in the country.
Our progressively built second school and custom curriculum will be located in the regional community of Same (Sah-may). This new school has the backing of the President of East Timor, Dr. Josè Ramos-Horta and is the first school outside of Timor’s capital, Dili, to teach English – providing an international standard of education to rural children.
This isn’t just another school project… it’s a future and hope for the next generation of people in Timor.
Volunteers working in Australia
Students educated at the first school
Sites gifted for the second school
Volunteer
Contribute to the lives of children in East Timor.
Partner
Pledge & Ensure Prosperity & Dignity for East Timor.
Fundraise
Create BETTER Excitement & Fun – FUNdraise!
Keep up to date
Stay updated with news, stories, reports & updates from our team.
Updates
Our plan for a second school is underway… check it out!
The new school will provide quality education for a staggering 1,144 children.
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Media Update: BETTER Timor Launches Bakhita School of Excellence
The Reality in East Timor
Our East Timor Partner - Eddie De Pina
Nurturing graduate employability with prosocial engagement
Meet Jeronimo - a Letefoho Alumni
Dec 19/Jan 20 Trip Report
2019 July Trip Report
Results From Cailaco
2018 Report – The Beginning of BETTER
Stories
We are proud to introduce you to Sandra. An alumni from the first school.
Sandra is fulfilling her dreams. And fulfilling ours too, while helping teach new students to reach for theirs. Truly inspiring!
Our Sponsors & Collaborations
BETTER wishes to acknowledge and credit local Timorese group, Timor Ads, for our Opening Day Videography, Photography and Drone footage