Timor-Leste is a nation comprising half of the island of Timor, in Southeast Asia. Timor-Leste is highly vulnerable to climate-related disasters as many communities live alongside the 700km of coastline. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the negative consequences of drought, landslides, and floods. Gender-based violence is prevalent across Timor-Leste and research shows that climate emergencies can lead to further increases in domestic violence.
Hamriik Project
Oxfam has launched the Hamriik Project in OÉ-CUSSE, TIMOR-LESTE, named after the Tetum word for “to stand.”
This initiative aims to strengthen the climate change adaptation capacities of households and communities in rural Timor- Leste, addressing the critical intersections between gender, disability, and climate change.