The Balibo Veterans’ Museum was launched on Saturday 30 April. The Museum honours the memory of the Balibo Five, and particularly the Timorese and international veterans who served in World War Two, with the Resistance, INTERFET and International Stabilisation Force up to Independence in 1999. Balibo House Trust was honoured to have in attendance His … Read more

Please help us improve dental hygiene and support teachers and young women in Timor-Leste. Since 2002, the Balibo House Trust has supported programs in the small village of Balibo, located three hours west of Dili, Timor-Leste. More recently our work has extended to support the 35 schools and kindergartens – which educate approximately 3700 young … Read more

Our great friend and supporter Ricardo Krauskopf passed away on 24th September after a long battle with motor neurone disease. Ricardo has been a force of nature whose energy, commitment, vision and leadership has inspired so many to get involved in the cause of Timor Leste and the work of the Balibo House Trust. Ricardo … Read more

We’re delighted to share a link to the launch of the upgraded Balibo Fort Museum, opening in 2021, attended by senior Ministers in the Timorese government, the Australian Embassy and Veterans. With thanks to Market Development Facility, the new displays will celebrate the deep links between Timor Leste and INTERFET, and encourage visitors learn more … Read more

Come to Balibo, take a tour with the expert local guides at Balibo Trails, and stay in the delightful Balibo Fort Hotel ! How exciting to be in the featured on the Ministry of Timor Leste’s official Timor-Leste Tourism website!

A regular water supply is always a challenge in Timor – we have finished installing a 196,000 water tank at the Balibo Fort to collect rainwater to be used for the hotel and the events centre and in future to be shared with the community.