Timor Leste
FONGTIL is an organization founded by non-government organizations in 1998. It is non-profit, non-sectarian and non-partisan and is composed of 380 members of NGO around 13 districts: local, national & International; 24 networks at national and district levels; International NGOs Platform and Network in the Regional and International Level.
FONGTIL's mission is to work with and support its member organizations to:
- Promote and advocate in all sectors for the wellbeing and interests of all Timorese citizens;
- Work towards ensuring that the people of Timor-Leste are free from all forms of injustice, including poverty, exploitation and discrimination, and have the opportunity to participate openly and freely in the political and democratic decision-making process;
- Support and strengthen the NGO sector to be an effective voice for all Timorese citizens, especially the most vulnerable members of our community.
![Map of Timor Leste](/files/styles/half_width/public/2018-12/timor-leste_0.png?itok=aueO0JYs)
“Being part of CSPPS has enabled me to work with some of the world’s most experienced and dedicated civil society peacebuilders. As a platform for us to engage with government decision makers on peacebuilding issues, CSPPS is without peer.”
James Cox
Peacifica, Australia
![James Cox 2.jpg Roseline](/files/styles/quote/public/2024-07/Roseline.jpg?itok=iipNCign)
Country Team
National Focal Point
FONGTIL - Elizabeth Lino Araujo