Grameen Foundation : Where we work : East and Southeast Asia : East Timor
East Timor
East Timor (officially known as the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is an impoverished, mountainous, tropical Southeast Asia island country located on half of an island that it shares with Indonesia (with whom it recently fought a war of independence). The challenges in East Timor are many: the economic infrastructure was nearly destroyed during the struggle for independence; education levels are low; and the economy is limited, especially in rural areas where most engage in subsistence farming and there are few markets or opportunities.
Our partner microfinance institution in East Timor: Moris Rasik
Indonesia success story: Mariana
Grameen Foundation : Where we work : East and Southeast Asia : East Timor
Grameen Foundation uses microfinance and innovative technology to fight global poverty and bring opportunities to the world's poorest people. With tiny loans and financial services, we help the poor, mostly women, start businesses and escape poverty. Our global network of 55 microfinance institution (MFI) partners including our Growth Guarantee partners has touched more than 34 million people in 24 countries. In addition, we introduced and now sustain technology initiatives (Mifos and Village Phone) in Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, bringing our total country outreach to 28.
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