This Christmas, forget the socks, candles, and last-minute supermarket gift packs — we’ve got something way better. At BETTER Timor, we’re inviting you to shop from our Christmas Shopping List, where every gift you choose doesn’t just look cute under a tree… it actually changes a child’s life.
Instead of another novelty mug, you could give a child their very first classroom chair. Instead of a Christmas ornament, you could give a bowl and spoon that helps a student enjoy the two nutritious meals they receive every single school day. Instead of buying something that ends up in a drawer, you can buy something that brings an entire classroom to life — like a whiteboard, a stack of books, or even a projector that lets our students see the world beyond Same.
And here’s the fun part — when you choose a gift, you get a digital Christmas card. It’s perfect for someone who “already has everything”… because let’s be honest, they probably don’t have a classroom chair donated in their name to a child in Timor-Leste.
As we prepare to welcome twice as many students in 2026, your Christmas gift becomes part of something real: a bigger school, more learning, fuller tummies, stronger futures, and classrooms full of children who are excited to learn every day. Every item on the list is something we genuinely need right now — no fluff, no filler, just practical gifts that make a huge difference.
So this year, make your Christmas shopping meaningful, joyful, a little bit fun — and totally transformative. Give a gift that doesn’t end up in the bin by February. Give a gift that brings hope, dignity, and opportunity to a child who deserves it.
🎁 Shop the Christmas List now:
https://bettertimor.org/christmas-shopping-list/
Thank you for believing in BETTER…