Timor Leste Vision Inc

What Timor Leste Vision Inc does

Timor Leste Vision Inc (TLV) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit charitable organization incorporated in Western Australia and registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) under ABN 20 906 576 604, with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. The organization works in partnership with communities in Timor-Leste to deliver water and sanitation infrastructure, education support (school construction, supplies, and a university scholarship program), and a permaculture/kitchen gardens initiative. Its operational footprint spans projects in Dili Municipality and the Ermera, Manufahi, Manatuto, and Ainaro districts of Timor-Leste, implemented by an in-country Timorese team in coordination with local partners including UJ-Bertade, A-YEFF, Biblioteka Ermera, the Ainaro Parish, and the Department of Water and Sanitation Timor Leste.

TLV has no technology product or platform; its portfolio consists of community development programs such as the Manufahi Sanitation Project, Rialeco Sanitation & Water Project, Hatete Water Project, Funar Water and Sanitation Project, Ponilala Kindergarten/Pre-School, Kamlai School Project, Hera Kitchen Gardens Project, Ermera Library Project, Ainaro Project, and the Scholarship Program with an associated Accommodation Fund. Each project is delivered through community co-investment and partnership with local organizations.

Revenue is generated entirely from charitable sources: individual donations (tax-deductible from $2), community fundraising events (quiz nights, movie nights, barefoot bowls), institutional grants (DFAT Australian Aid Friendship Grants, 2/2 Commando Association, Ethical Investments, Australia Awards Alumni), and individual student sponsorship at $700/year plus a $400/month accommodation fund. There are no commercial products or services sold. The organization employs 5 people and is governed by volunteer Executive Committees in both Australia (Chair Orla McSharry) and Timor-Leste (Acting Chair Maria Ceu Rosales).

Name

Timor Leste Vision Inc

Legal name

Timor Leste Vision Incorporated

Website

https://tlv.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Timor Leste Vision Inc is a volunteer-run, Perth-based not-for-profit charity delivering water, sanitation, education, and agriculture projects in rural Timor-Leste through donations, grants, fundraising events, and student sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• International development
• Community development projects
• Water and sanitation infrastructure
• Education scholarships
• Humanitarian aid programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Leederville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: TLV receives donations from individuals and organisations in Australia. Donations of $2 or above are tax-deductible due to the organisation's Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Donations can be made online via PayPal or by bank transfer.
2. Grants: TLV receives grants from government bodies (DFAT Australian Aid Friendship Grants), associations (2/2 Commando Association of Australia), and organisations (Ethical Investments, Australia Awards Alumni). These grants fund specific projects such as sanitation installations and water systems.
3. Fundraising Events: TLV organises fundraising events including quiz nights, movie nights, and other community events to raise funds for projects. Proceeds go towards supporting Timorese communities.
4. Sponsorship: TLV operates a scholarship sponsorship program where donors sponsor individual students. Sponsorship covers education costs ($700/year per student) including tuition fees, books, and transport. Accommodation costs are covered through a separate accommodation fund ($400/month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Timor Leste Vision Inc is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that raises funds in Australia and delivers community development projects in Timor-Leste, focused on water and sanitation infrastructure, education (scholarships, school construction, libraries, supplies), and sustainable agriculture (permaculture kitchen gardens). All programs are implemented in partnership with rural Timorese communities, parishes, and local organisations such as Biblioteka Ermera, A-YEFF, and UJ-Bertade.

Product overview

Timor Leste Vision Inc is a volunteer-run not-for-profit organization that does not offer technology products. Its portfolio consists of community development programs focused on water and sanitation infrastructure, education support, and sustainable agriculture. The programs include school construction and supplies projects (Kamlai School Project, Ponilala Kindergarten, Sister School Project), water and sanitation installations (Manufahi, Rialeco, Funar, Hatete projects), educational sponsorship (Scholarship Program with accommodation fund), and literacy initiatives (Ermera Library). All projects are delivered in partnership with Timorese communities and local organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scholarship Program Education sponsorship program supporting promising students from regional areas of Timor-Leste to attend secondary school and university in Dili, covering tuition, books, and transport at A$700 per year per student.
• Scholarship Program Accommodation Fund Student housing fund covering rental costs, utilities, food, and furniture for scholarship students studying in Dili at approximately A$400 per month.
• Ainaro Project Renovation and extension of St Louis Gonzaga Boarding College in Ainaro, enabling 75+ additional students to access secondary education through dorm renovations, kitchen, and bathroom facilities.
• Ermera Library Project Library construction and book provision partnership with Biblioteka Ermera, including building a branch in Hatolia and furnishing the main library in Gleno, plus production and distribution of Tetum books.
• Hatete Water Project Water delivery system providing water to 77 households, the community school, and hospital in Hatete village, Ermera district.
• Funar Water and Sanitation Project Repair and extension of a damaged water system to deliver water to schools and households, plus construction of public toilets at schools in Funar village, Manatuto district, serving approximately 1,790 inhabitants.
• Rialeco Sanitation and Water Project Water and sanitation delivery project providing clean water to 64 families (420 community members) and a village school in Rialeco, Ainaro district.
• Manufahi Sanitation Project Installation of 19 toilets across three villages (Beremanek, Tahu-Bein, Debuwa'en) in the Manufahi area to reduce open defecation and improve community sanitation.
• Kamlai School Project Provision of school supplies including chairs, desks, books, pencils, and drawing sets for Kamlai Primary School serving 165 students in Urahau village, Maubisse.
• Hera Kitchen Gardens Project Permaculture education and kitchen garden implementation project in Hera Village, Dili Municipality, training 50 youth, students, and parents in sustainable agriculture, food security, gender equality, and climate resilience.
• Ponilala Kindergarten / Pre-School Pre-primary school facility in Ermera district providing early childhood education with two classrooms, an administration room, a toilet block, and a water tank, constructed as TLV's largest project to date.
• Sister School Project Platform connecting Australian schools with rural East Timorese schools to create international friendships and enable resource sharing and cultural exchange, initially targeting Hatete Primary School.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 university graduates from scholarship program including teachers, priests, engineers, and nurses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• A-YEFF (Youth Empowerment for Future)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Hera Permaculture Pre-school project. A-YEFF selects 50 youth, students, and parents for permaculture training through a three-stage assessment process promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in household agriculture.
• UJ-BertadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit association of youth in Timor Leste who volunteer to increase public health awareness and community development. Partner in Manufahi Sanitation Project for community engagement and hygiene education.
• Biblioteka ErmeracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit organisation established to raise literacy levels in Ermera District. Partnered with TLV for 3 years to build library branches, purchase furniture, and produce/distribute Tetum books.
• Ainaro Parish / Father LitocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ainaro Parish led by Father Lito to renovate and extend St Louis Gonzaga Boarding College. Partnership included development of business case and project management.
• Department of Water and Sanitation Timor LestemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department that provided support and formalised partnership for the Hatete Water Project, ensuring alignment with national water and sanitation priorities.
• Hatete Community / Parish of HatoliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Hatete Water Project. Community leaders and Parish submitted joint project proposal in 2013 detailing urgent need and commitment to long-term maintenance of water system.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mary MacKillop Today: Australian Catholic international development NGO funding education, health, and community development projects in Timor-Leste. Similar small-Australian-charity profile, DGR status, and education-focused programs to TLV.
• Jesuit Mission Australia: Australian Catholic development agency supporting community projects, schools, and livelihoods in Timor-Leste through partnerships with parishes and local organizations — closely mirroring TLV's parish-based delivery model.
• Bairo Pite Clinic: Perth-founded Australian charity operating health and community programs in Timor-Leste. Similar Australia-to-Timor-Leste volunteer-driven NGO profile and donor base to TLV.
• WaterAid Australia: Water and sanitation-focused international development NGO operating in Timor-Leste and the broader region. Highly comparable to TLV's water/sanitation project portfolio (Hatete, Funar, Rialeco, Manufahi).

Broad incumbents

• ChildFund Australia: Australia-based child-focused international development NGO with a sponsorship model very similar to TLV's scholarship/sponsorship program. Operates education, WASH, and livelihood programs in Timor-Leste.
• Caritas Australia: Large Australian Catholic international development agency running long-term community development, water/sanitation, and education programs in Timor-Leste. Comparable funding model (donations, DGR, grants) and similar target communities to TLV.
• Oxfam Australia: Large Australian international development and humanitarian organization with active programming in Timor-Leste around water/sanitation, livelihoods, and education — directly comparable themes to TLV's work.
• Plan International Australia: Major international NGO focused on children's rights, education, and WASH in developing countries including Timor-Leste. Comparable mission scope (education, water/sanitation, community development) and donor-funded model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Timor-Leste-Vision-TLV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/timor-leste-vision-inc

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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