Partners and donors
Rai Matak is a joint collaboration between the Timor-Leste community and local and international civil society organisations.
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Fundación Ho Musan Ida
A social enterprise based in rural Baguia, Timor-Leste. Since 2009 and with the support of xpand Foundation – an Australian social enterprise – it has implemented the largest internationally certified community-led forestry program in Timor-Leste.
The Ho Musan Ida (‘WithOneSeed’ in English) community forestry program goes beyond charity and aid, with over 5% of Baguia farmers now taking part and directly benefiting their community through environmental, social and economic impacts.
It is through Ho Musan Ida’s depth of experience, technical expertise and strong partnerships with local communities and all levels of government that the Rai Matak project is possible.
It is through Ho Musan Ida’s depth of experience, technical expertise and strong partnerships with local communities and all levels of government that the Rai Matak project is possible.
xpand Foundation
An Australian not-for-profit social enterprise with a long internationally recognised track record and expertise in social enterprise development. xpand Foundation introduced the concept of carbon farming through reforestation to Timor-Leste in 2009, and has successfully facilitated Gold Standard certification and managing the sale of carbon credits on international carbon markets.
With its extensive international technical advisory network in law, technology, carbon engineering, environment, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) mapping and forestry, xpand Foundation has a strong foundation of expertise for driving projects forward.
xpand Foundation has been working with Ho Musan Ida for over ten years and developed numerous successful social enterprises, including the carbon farming model. xpand Foundation’s role in the Rai Matak project is to provide access to and support for useful technology and systems, including the TreeO2 forestry management app. The foundation also manages the Gold Standard certification and provides advice and project leadership.
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Oxfam Timor-Leste
A rights-focused organisation and leader in guiding partners, allies and networks to carry out program activities in rural communities. Oxfam has been part of Timorese people’s history for almost 50 years, and has contributed over 20 years of in-country programs
With a vision for a Timor-Leste that is just, sustainable and inclusive, Oxfam works to realise this ambition with a country strategic framework with three interwoven pillars: gender justice, climate justice and just economies. By working with all citizens to actively shape the development process, Oxfam is helping drive local change and boost overall wellbeing.
Our Funder
European Union (EU)
The Rai Matak project is funded by the EU, who recognises climate change as one of our major global challenges. As part of the EU and its Member States’ complete commitment to climate action, in 2007 the EU proposed a global alliance with developing countries most vulnerable to climate change. The Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+) was consequently launched in 2008, with the Rai Matak project funded by GCCA+.
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Our carbon farming network
Find out more about the local groups rolling out the project on the ground in Timor-Leste.
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