Timor-Leste is one of the poorest countries in the Asia-Pacific region. In the Viqueque Municipality, almost half the population live beneath the national poverty line while 40% of the population live below $2 NZD a day.
The FarMar project is supporting farming families in this area through growing the rural economy and improving food security.
We achieve this through connecting small family farmers to larger markets. By having access to these markets, farmers are able to receive a higher price meaning they are able to make a higher profit and provide more for their family. Through connecting farmers to the right markets they are able to almost double their income! This also means there are more employment opportunities for people to work on farms and share in the profits made.
The project also provides agricultural support services ensuring sustainable and resilient crop yields. Not only will this improve food security, but also improve everyday diets and overall general well-being for families.
This project is a part of the NZ Government match scheme in which ADRA contribute 25% for projects in South East Asia. This means your donation is multiplied by 4 – For every dollar you give, the government will match x 4 e.g. $1 x 4 = $4 total contribution towards this project.
To help ADRA with this contribution please click on the donate button above.