FPCD Funds Youth Center with UN 1% for Development Fund Grant

FPCD Funds Youth Center in Timor-Leste with grant from UN 1% for Development Fund






In order to address some of the pressing developmental needs of Timor-Leste, the FPCD is honoured to announce it has received funding for the construction of a Youth Center in the capital city of Dili. With young people making up nearly 60% of the population, the Youth Center will serve a needed purpose of providing an alternative to gang violence through constructive activities. The project will be overseen and executed by FPCD's sister foundation, Fundacao Xanana Gusmao. The photos presented here are of the architectural rendering and the November 2007 site visit by FPCD's Executive Director. The Center is expected to be completed by the end of February 2008. Please check back for progress updates.

Assessing Timor-Leste Sport's needs

From 25 - 30 November 2007, United States Olympic Gold Medalist accompanied me to Timor-Leste to assess the sporting needs of the country. Meetings were held with athletes, the National Olympic Committee and members of sports federations. The painful reality is that everything from coaches, to equipment, budget and management is needed in order to advance Timor-Leste's sports programmes.