Families in the villages of Fatukopa and Fatutnana on Timor Island in Indonesia had their homes and property devastated earlier this year by Cyclone Seroja. The cyclone caused significant wind damage throughout the region, but it was the floodwaters from the rain that swept entire homes away. Thanks to our amazing giving community and our fantastic partner, TMC Indonesia, eMite was able to answer the call for much-needed relief immediately after the cyclone hit in April. Our relief efforts for the people in SoE and the surrounding areas helped over 1,200 families!

However, for the last 9 months, these families have lived in makeshift huts on property where their homes once stood. Now is the time to help them rebuild their homes and lives. 

Project 37 - Homes of Love is being conducted in an extremely remote area. Beyond initial emergency response, these remote regions have had little rehabilitation support. Instead, these communities have lived in rickety makeshift lodgings for almost one year and are desperate to rebuild their lives.  

This is a collaboration between our wonderful giving community, our partners on the ground in East Timor, and the families themselves who will be working alongside our partners to rebuild. 

Project 37 - Homes of Love will rebuild what the storm destroyed, providing shelter for displaced families and a stronger community in the region. Join us today to impact the lives of 16 families in Fatukopa and Fatutnana! Every gift makes a difference, especially your gift! Let’s join together to show these families that they are loved and not forgotten. 

Project Scope

Country:  Timor, Indonesia 

# Served: 16 Families

Need: $25,000

JANUARY UPDATE

t's wet season in Indonesia (until March) which means most days there's torrential rains, making areas prone to landslides and flooding. This has made it extremely challenging to access our project sites located in Fatukopa & Fatutnana, Timor. Unfortunately, new construction has been delayed until the weather improves. We'll keep you posted.

The good news is that the rehabilitated houses we worked on are still safe and have not been damaged by the weather conditions!

Take a look at the state of the roads right now.