Sponsor a child in Timor-Leste

Sponsoring a child in Timor-Leste with Plan international is one of the easiest ways to improve the lives of all children and to make sure girls have access to equal opportunities.

 

By becoming a child sponsor, you guarantee a child – and all children in their community – have everything they need to grow, learn and plan for their futures.

 

You help tackle the root causes of discrimination, exclusion and vulnerability, and support some of the world’s most vulnerable children to thrive.

 

Photo: Elizabet helps her daughter Jonalia, 6, practice her writing skills. © Plan International Australia

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Meet Jenadia – a sponsor child in Timor-Leste Play Video

Key Challenges for children in Timor-Leste

 

  • Timor-Leste has one of the highest rates of malnutrition in the world; 40 percent of the population is malnourished.
  • More than 5 percent of all children die before the age of 5.
  • 1 in 4 people do not have access to clean drinking water.
  • 19 percent of girls are married before they turn 18; 24 percent have a child by the time they turn 20.

 

Yes, I’ll sponsor a child in Timor-Leste and support a whole community to thrive

Sponsor a child in Timor-Leste