Youth For Soibada
A student balances this two legged desk while he works!
We want to facilitate the growth of the friendship between the young people of Australia and Soibada, Timor Leste. We are developing projects specifically for the young people of Soibada.
In July 2015 Addie Dedden and Maya Burton, two members of Youth for Soibada traveled to Timor Leste and met with high school students at Nicolau Lobato High School. In Soibdada, they constructed the needs assessment at the high school to find out what was needed and if the students had any suggestions on how to better their education.
They found the main most immediate need was for simple objects. More chairs and desks are needed as students currently sit more than one person at each. Another need was for books (english) and equipment for their love of sport (basketball and football).
They also are really keen on the idea for a bridge across the river to link Soibada with the roads to the rest of Timor Leste so that they can cross during the wet season (8 months of the year).
Both Maya and Addie belong to ENACTUS at UNSW which is a group that designs projects for underprivileged countries/communities and then applies for funding to support those projects. They are now working hard to raise funds for projects in Soibada.
In July 2015 Addie Dedden and Maya Burton, two members of Youth for Soibada traveled to Timor Leste and met with high school students at Nicolau Lobato High School. In Soibdada, they constructed the needs assessment at the high school to find out what was needed and if the students had any suggestions on how to better their education.
They found the main most immediate need was for simple objects. More chairs and desks are needed as students currently sit more than one person at each. Another need was for books (english) and equipment for their love of sport (basketball and football).
They also are really keen on the idea for a bridge across the river to link Soibada with the roads to the rest of Timor Leste so that they can cross during the wet season (8 months of the year).
Both Maya and Addie belong to ENACTUS at UNSW which is a group that designs projects for underprivileged countries/communities and then applies for funding to support those projects. They are now working hard to raise funds for projects in Soibada.
Note the shared pair of soccer boots by the two brothers (left and right of pic)
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Youth for Soibada are really focused on building a relationship between both youth communities and have been keeping in touch with the kids and teenagers from Dili and Soibada. They welcome any new members who might be interested in joining their group.
If you are interested in joining Youth for Soibada or supporting one of their projects please contact Addie Dedden through the link above. 
There is no mower in Soibada but long grass and a slightly less than round ball is no deterrent for an enthusiastic match.
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