Religious leaders kick off joint aid effort in Timor-Leste
Religions combine to show solidarity to alleviate hardship caused by flooding and the Covid pandemic
Religious leaders in Timor-Leste gather in front of the An-Nur Mosque in Dili before distributing aid to flood and Covid-19 victims on May 11. (Photo supplied)
Religious leaders in predominantly Catholic Timor-Leste have launched joint efforts to provide aid to victims of recent floods and residents affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Hindu and Confucian leaders said their aim was to bolster government efforts to help people struggling because of the disasters.
They began by distributing aid supplies to 1,500 residents in the capital Dili and in Laclo, Manatuto district, on May 11.