Our Partners

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 since 2009 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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Pollination

Pollination is a specialist climate change investment and advisory firm, accelerating the transition to a net zero, nature positive and resilient future.

Pollination invests in large-scale natural capital and nature-based carbon projects, while their exclusive climate and nature focus, along with their depth and breadth of global expertise and insights, allows them to leverage their unique market networks and insights to accelerate some of world's most promising climate and nature technology and initiatives.

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Our Network of Community Organisations

Find out more about the local groups rolling out the project on the ground in Timor-Leste.