KOICA Alumni Association of Timor-Leste

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐋 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Last week, the Country Director of KOICA Timor-Leste officially handed over the Certificate of Appointment to the Board Members of the KOICA Alumni Association Timor-Leste (KAATL) for the 2026–2028 term at the KOICA Office in Dili.

The ceremony was attended by:
• Mr. Delio Da Costa – President of KAATL
• Mr. Januario Silveiro – Finance Officer of KAATL
• Ms. Youn Hwa Kang – Country Director of KOICA
• Ms. Suji Lee – Deputy Director of KOICA

Following the handover and official appointment, the KAATL President introduced the new board members for the 2026–2028 period, along with the annual plan, highlighting the association’s commitment to strengthening alumni engagement and contributing to community development in Timor-Leste.

KOICA Timor-Leste Office (KOICA 동티모르사무소)

[KOICA ALUMNI GALA DINNER AND GATHERING 2025]

Dear alumni sira hotu,

KAATL Board Member hakarak atu konvida alumni sira hotu atu bele mai partisipa iha ita nia alumni gathering event nebe sei halao iha:

Loron: Sexta-Feira, 10 Outubto 2025
Oras: 18:00 - 22:00
Fatin: Hotel Timor Ballroom

Ita sei halo mos inagurasaun ba Prezidente KAATL foun ba periodu 2026-2028.

Ami espera ita hotu-hotu nia partisipasaun.

Regards,
KAATL Board Members

KOICA Alumni Association of Timor-Leste (KAATL) successfully organized a Workshop on Solid Waste Management on 11 September 2025 at Sentru Treinamentu Vocasional Juventude, Comoro.

The event brought together government representatives (Dili Municipal Authority), NGOs (HASATIL), youth groups (Mudansa...), and the private sector (Caltech) to share insights on policies, local action plans, youth advocacy, and business-led recycling solutions.

This collaborative session emphasized the importance of multi-sectoral action in tackling waste challenges that affect public health, urban cleanliness, and environmental sustainability in Dili. It also showcased the role of youth in leading innovative solutions and raising awareness on sustainable practices.

Following the workshop, participants joined a site visit to Caltech’s recycling facility, where they learned firsthand about waste-to-value initiatives and corporate responsibility in solid waste management.

Together, these efforts highlight the growing momentum to strengthen waste management systems in Timor-Leste and build a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

KOICA Timor-Leste Office (KOICA 동티모르사무소)
Laudato Si’ Movement Timor-Leste
Estudante Hadomi Natureza-UNTL
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Timor-Leste

KOICA Alumni Association Timor-Leste conducted a beach clean-up activity yesterday as a part of Waste Management Activities

The event gathered KOICA Volunteers, youth groups, university students, and high school students, along with the active participation of local village chiefs. Together, participants joined hands to collect waste and raise awareness on the importance of keeping coastal areas clean and healthy.

This initiative not only contributed to a cleaner beach environment but also fostered collaboration across different generations and sectors of society. It highlighted the role of youth and local leaders in driving positive environmental change while strengthening community spirit.

This activity will continue next week from the Waste Management Workshop and Caltech Visit for Waste Management.

Stay Tuned Samana oin sei iha Workshop no Visita ba Caltech hodi hatene Gestaun Lixu.

KOICA Timor-Leste Office (KOICA 동티모르사무소)
KOICA Fellowship Community

KOICA Alumni Association Timor-Leste hakarak konvida imi hotu atu participa iha atividade Waste Management ne'ebe sei akontese iha loron aban (5/09/2025 oras dader 08:30 - 10:30 dader):
1. Beach Clean Up (Iha Garden Beach Nia Oin)

Sei kontinua Apresentasaun ba Waste Management no Visita ba Caltech Group (Next Activity)

KOICA Timor-Leste Office (KOICA 동티모르사무소)
KOICA Fellowship Community

KOICA Alumni Association Restoration Activity

In alignment with KAATL’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, this year’s reforestation initiative will shift its focus from direct mangrove planting to equipment support of the local reforestation efforts. KAATL will provide essential equipment and materials to support the operations of the Permanent Nursery Center of Maubara, which plays a critical role in producing tree seedlings for reforestation and restoration activities throughout the region.

This support aims to improve the nursery's ability to nurture young trees, increase seedling production efficiency, and ensure long-term impact on environmental conservation efforts. The equipment support will include electric water pump, hose, gardening cart, gardening tools, and other essential items.

KOICA Timor-Leste Office (KOICA 동티모르사무소)

𝐊𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞 (𝐊𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐋) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 – 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐨-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢

The KOICA Alumni Association Timor-Leste recently hosted a Knowledge Dissemination Seminar focused on the innovative Wolbachia Method for reducing mosquito-borne diseases. This educational session brought together KOICA alumni, healthcare professionals, university students, and representatives from key ministries to learn about and discuss:

1. The World Mosquito Program’s Wolbachia Method
2. How Wolbachia spreads through mosquito populations
3. The safety of Wolbachia for humans and animals
Implementation of the program in Dili Municipality

In the spirit of community service, KAATL also organized a blood donation drive during the event. This initiative aimed to:

1. Promote voluntary blood donation
2. Support Timor-Leste’s blood banks, particularly at the National Hospital Guido Valadares (HNGV)
3. Engage young people in life-saving civic activities

As part of its broader health campaign, KAATL is also coordinating the donation of essential medical equipment to Sentru Saúde Comoro, including:
1. Partus set and clamps
2. Laboratory chair
3. Blood pressure monitor
3. Growth monitor
4. Micropipette
5. Glucometer
6. Urine reagent test strip containers
7. Cholesterol monitor

The Knowledge Dissemination Seminar was attended by representatives from Ministry of Health, Instituisaun Nasional Saude Publika Timor-Leste (INSPTL), Centru Saude Comor, GKS Alumni, Australian Awards Alumni, MANAKI Alumni and medical students from several universities across Timor-Leste, including:
1. Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL)
2. Universidade Dili (UNDIL)
3. Universidade da Paz (UNPAZ)
4 Universidade Oriental Timor Lorosa’e (UNITAL)
5. Instituisaun Superior Cristal (ISC)
6. Instituisaun Ciência Saúde (ICS)

The seminar fostered active discussions on how students can contribute to their communities following the event. Speakers from Menzies School of Health Research and the Ministry of Health Timor-Leste led the sessions, sharing key insights on the Wolbachia method and its role in public health.

We also thank to KOICA Timor-Leste Office (KOICA 동티모르사무소) for supporting this event.

Through these efforts, KAATL continues to support public health initiatives and community well-being in Timor-Leste.

🏥 Knowledge Dissemination Seminar | 🩸Blood Donation | 🩺 Medical Equipment Support to Health Center Comoro

📌 Open to Public

The KOICA Alumni Association of Timor-Leste invites everyone to participate in the Knowledge Dissemination Seminar taking place this Friday, July 4, 2025. This event will include a Blood Donation Drive and Medical Equipment Support for the Comoro Health Center. The seminar will focus on how the Wolbachia method is helping reduce mosquito-borne diseases.

Have you ever wondered how community voices, especially those of youth can be heard on a global stage?

The KOICA Alumni Association Timor-Leste (KAATL) and Sustainable Ocean Alliance Timor-Leste were proud to organized the Citizens Dialogue as part of the Planetary Ocean Assembly, a platform where individuals were empowered to share their ideas, perspectives, and concerns freely.

Next month, the SOA Timor-Leste Youth Delegation will represent our island nation at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC). They will carry the voices of coastal communities, whose livelihoods are deeply tied to the ocean, to a global audience.

How did this collective action begin?

In the two weeks leading up to the Citizens Dialogue, SOA Timor-Leste, KAATL, and APMTL conducted a Marine Environmental Education Socialization program across junior and senior high schools in four municipalities. The campaign engaged more than 558 students from over 9 schools, raising awareness about the importance of ocean conservation among the next generation.

A heartfelt thank you to KOICA Timor-Leste Office (KOICA 동티모르사무소) for supporting and making this impactful initiative possible.

Media KAATL

Congratulations to all selected applicants!

Ekipa SOA Timor-Leste hamutuk KOICA Alumni Association of Timor-Leste hakarak kongratula ba aplikantes sira ne'e mak liu ona selesaun ba Citizen Dialogue nian, ne'ebe sei akontese iha loron 23-24 Maiu 2025. Ho ida ne'e, ami kontente konvida ita bo'ot sira atu hola parte iha data refere.

Favor check imi nia email agora hodi konfirma.

Mai hamutuk ho ami "You Should Makes a Waves With Us"

Parabens ba aplikantes hotu. Tamba fatin limitadu tebes ba eventu ida ne'e, ami enkorja nafatin ba aplikantes sira ne'ebe seidauk hetan selesionadu atu koko fila fali iha tempu seluk.

"This is about the ocean, but also about us, our story, our future. The ocean connects us all"