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Peace Corps in Timor-Leste

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Volunteers in Timor-Leste work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education and Community Economic Development. During their service in Timor-Leste, Volunteers learn to speak Tetun.

Volunteers
Current: 18
All-time: 209
Program Dates
2002-2006, 2015-present
Official Language
Tetun, Portuguese

Volunteer Openings in Timor-Leste

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Community Economic Development Facilitator

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English Teacher and Teacher Trainer

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Together with our Volunteer, we are implementing programs targeting youth and organizations in Maubara, and we are able to make a positive impact in the Maubara community.

Manuel Lopes, Community Leader

Current Projects in Timor-Leste

Community Economic Development Education
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Timor-Leste [PDF]

Stories from Timor-Leste

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Human connection: the magic behind the Peace Corps experience
What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps service
We brought March Madness to Timor-Leste – with chess

Photos from Timor-Leste

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Support Projects in Timor-Leste

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Timor-Leste Country Fund

Contributions to the Timor-Leste Country Fund will be used by Volunteer to support community-driven projects in Timor-Leste. Volunteers in this …

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