Such comments as;

“… a cry went out to the world for humanitarian assistance. Timor Aid was one of those organisations that immediately answered with vigour and commitment.     … This attitude of ‘when nobody else can, Timor Aid can’ has won the organisation a position of reverence among East Timorese and the international community. … Timor Aid continues to serve East Timorese in some of the logistically most difficult districts to service … Not only does Timor Aid enlist and promote the full participation of East Timorese and provide training and objectivity to its staff, it also encourages a better understanding among international organisations of East Timorese culture and language. …. The problems that East Timor faces in the coming years are daunting but not insurmountable as long as Timor Aid and other organisations with similar commitment remain resourced and active in building this new nation. …” Gregory Gromo Alex, Chair of Operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Rehabilitation, UNTAET. 10/3/00

“…. Timor Aid has set an example in its timely and effective use and management of aid funds, harnessing the skills of the people of this country as far as possible…” Bob Churcher DFID. 25/5/00.

“I am very pleased to express my strongest admiration for the work of Timor Aid in the East Timor relief and reconstruction efforts… I have closely observed Timor Aid team at work in a variety of areas such as:

• Provision of Ambulance services

• Setting up of a Vocational Training Centre

• Running of health clinics

• Shelter material distribution

• Food distribution

• Clothing manufacture

as well as their support for Permaculture experts and new projects in fisheries…” Rumiana Decheva Public Services Officer, Governance and Public Administration, UNTAET. 25/1/00

“…. In addition to their main activities, Timor Aid’s people on the ground have the rare ability to say ‘Yes – no problem’, … Without the Timor Aids presence Ainaro District, I would not have been able to manage.  …” Tor Steabeck, District Administrator, Ainaro.

“Certificate of Appreciation” to Timor Aid, “In recognition of your valuable contribution towards the building of a sick house in Dili, East Timor. You can be very proud that your generosity will save lives in the future.” Awarded by the Outreach to East Timor Committee.

While Timor Aid continues to focus on trying to improve the infrastructure and living conditions for the East Timorese it is good to know our hard work and commitment is being recognised.