Rai Matak Network

The Rai Matak Network is helping restore the planet.

Across Timor-Leste, our network of local groups is planting trees to capture carbon from the atmosphere to form a carbon sink. By increasing carbon stored in vegetation, we can reduce pollution, restore degraded soils, improve water quality and enhance crop production – creating a more sustainable world where people and communities can thrive.

Explore our project sites

Foundation Ho Musan Ida (HMI)

Locations: Viqueque, Bacau, Lautem

Foundation Ho Musan Ida (HMI) partnered with xpand Foundation on Timor-Leste's first community-led carbon farming project back in 2009. Its project in Baguia is the first internationally certified carbon farming program in Timor-Leste under the Gold Standard. HMI joined the Rai Matak network and is now working with communities across Viqueque, Bacau and Lautem to implement the Rai Matak program in these areas.

Centro Communidade Covalima (CCC)

Location: Cova Lima

A Timorese NGO based in Covalima, working in agriculture and community development. CCC was the second Timorese organisation to join the Rai Matak network and implement the program in its community.

Timor Verde (TV)

Locations: Baucau

Established in 2005 by five Timorese forestry experts, TV’s vision is for every citizen in Timor-Leste to live well within a sustainable environment. Through cooperation and collaboration between civil society and government, TV is supporting communities to have the power and resilience to mitigate and adapt to all challenges – including climate change. TV joined Rai Matak in 2022 and is now working with its community to expand the Rai Matak program across areas including Vemasses, Venalale and Baucau Villa.

NETIL

Locations: Liquica

NETIL has been operating in Liquica since 2009 with focus on environment and empowerment. Its vision is to improve agricultural practices and advocate for justice within communities. NETIL joined Rai Matak in 2022 and is implementing the program across the entire municipality of Liquica.

Buy carbon credits

Carbon credits generated through the Rai Matak program will soon be available to purchase, helping you offset your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable, equal and just world.

While you await credits available on the market, we encourage you to Adopt A Tree.

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Timorese Owned and Led

Foundation Rai Matak formed in 2023 and acts as the peak national organisation representing our network of Timorese organisations.