Kolega is a Perth based not-for-profit that provides support to community identified development projects in Timor-Leste.
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Who is Kolega?
“Kolega” means friend in the Tetun, the offical Timorese language. And a friend is what we, as a volunteer run not-for-profit organisation, aim to be to the people of our partner communities in Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, is a small island nation and Australia’s closest Neighbour, sitting just 687km from Darwin. Having gained independence in 2002 it is also one of the world’s newest countries. Numerous mountain ranges, abundant forests, world renowned reefs and picturesque beaches make Timor-Leste a dream location for adventurers.
The Timorese people have a rich cultural tradition which they continue to preserve into present day with great pride. An extremely respectful, warm and welcoming people who simply strive for better life for their families each and everyday. With a long history of invasion, occupation and colonisation the Timorese are an extremely resilient population whose hope for the future can be seen in the smiles and waves you receive as you drive out of the capital Dili. Although a strong nation, Timor-Leste are still rebuilding and recovering from the aftermath associated with their history. Many organisations are now based in Timor striving to achieve better education, child and maternal health, training, environmental and political outcomes.
We, at the Kolega Foundation, aim to provide direct financial or practical support to community identified development projects in Timor-Leste through partnerships we have developed over our previous years working on programmes in country. Our project partners identify and demonstrate how Kolega’s support can best meet the needs of their people and communities and how they will ensure that there are structured plans for sustainability and management of the support.
