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China funds the Baby Account Program in Timor-Leste in 2014
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Office of the First Lady of Timor-Leste |
| Country | Timor-Leste |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2014 |
| End Date | May 05, 2032 |
| Duration | 6,699 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 64445 |
Grant Description
In 2014, the Chinese Embassy committed to assisting the Office of Timor-Leste First Lady, Madam Kirsty Sword Gusmao, with the Baby Account Program (“婴儿账户”慈善项目).
The program supports families with $30/month; $15 is saved for "entry into school life from the age of 6," and $15 for food and hygiene. The first batch of project was launched on June 1, 2014.
NGO's funded the second batch, and in 2015, China renewed their commitment and funded the third batch of the program, launched on August 25, 2015. The Chinese funding was delivered on November 20, 2015.
As of November 17, 2015, 61 families were involved in the program; the first batch was launched in the 31 sucos of the Municipality of Dili, the second, NGO-funded, batch was launched on September 17, 2014, in the 23 sucos of the Municipality of Liquiçá, and the third batch was in the 31 sucos of the Municipality of Aileu.
Sources & References
- Chinese Aid in the Pacific
- Fund Delivery Ceremony for the Baby Account Program
- Cerimónia de Entrega de Fundos para o Programa da Conta do Bebé
- DISCURSO PORTUGUÊS
- 刘洪洋大使出席援东文教用品暨“婴儿账户”慈善物资发放仪式 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Office of the First Lady of Timor-Leste
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