In 2018, Peace Corps Timor-Leste relaunched the Community Development project into the Community Economic Development (CED) project.  This change was made to better meet the requested needs of Timorese communities.  CED Volunteers work to:

• Improve the capacity of community members in personal money management and financial literacy
• Support the development of income generation and entrepreneurial activities
• Improve basic employability skills
• Strengthen organizational project design and management practices
  

Volunteers live and work in rural communities assisting women’s groups, youth groups,  and community leaders.

At the request of the Government of Timor-Leste, in 2018 Peace Corps Timor-Leste will introduce the English Education project.  Living in rural communities, English Education Volunteers will work in secondary schools and:

• Co-teach English classes with Timorese English teachers
• Strengthen the teaching skills and language proficiency of English teachers
• Strengthen English language proficiency among students
• Increase student engagement in formal and informal learning opportunities
• Strengthen community support of school activities
• Enhance classroom materials and resources