In November
2005 Katilosa conducted a survey in the region of Baucau,
Vernase, Laga and Venilale in the District of Baucau,
where 381 disabled people in total were identified. There
were 107 children, among this figure, who have needs for
physiotherapy, speech therapy and education access. And
only three of these children had access to schooling.
The programmes
of Kalitosa across these areas cost $US20,000 annually
including salary costs. Some new assistance is being sought
from external donors in Europe and Australia. The Government
of East Timor has extended a lease on a property in Dili,
for ten years. This property is being renovated by funds
obtained by the Marist Solidarity in partnership with
Kindermissionswerk, Aachen, Germany.
