Dear Friends and Supporters of Balibo House Trust, Many of you know of the fabulous work that our Timor team do in the Balibo Sub-District of Timor Leste, a developing country where 30% of the population lives below the international poverty line of $2.15 per day. This includes 42% of women, who face significant challenges, … Read more
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!
2020 has been a challenging year so far but we’re inspired by the resourcefulness and resilience of the Balibo community. Here’s a link to our latest news. https://mailchi.mp/93ec478e49fd/balibo-house-trust-update-july-2020?e=7c81b55649&fbclid=IwAR0uMm9AXI6KbnqF9AKnqoojlYtmTu3cXrEQxumUGbflAYCaFMnQYADMAA4
Want to experience Balibo through the eyes of a local? Learn more about the community, cultural and natural highlights of the area by taking a walking tour with local guides! For more info and bookings see http://www.balibotrails.com/
The Trust in partnership with Rotary and Spend it Well has recently finished construction of a three classroom school at Belola – Pre school to Grade 2. Ready for the 2019 school year.IMG-20180930-WA0016[4]
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.