Sustainable gardens helping livelihoods grow
In a small village in Lautem municipality in Timor-Leste, there is a small garden flourishing with vegetables and legumes. It is the pride of joy of father-of-six Americo.
What is World Food Day?
World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16 October. It is an International Day of Observance that aims to raise awareness of ongoing efforts to eliminate poverty, hunger, food insecurity and…
What is food security?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the term “food security” into the minds of millions of people around the world. Broken global supply chains and rising unemployment have forced millions of people…
A battle against hunger and child malnutrition in Timor-Leste
A lack of knowledge and resources on nutrition has been detrimental to the health of children and their families living in poverty in Timor-Leste.