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January 6, 2026

Building Resilient Schools through School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (SBDRR) in Hera (Dili Municipality) and Fatisi (Aileu Municipality)

We are pleased to announce that G-SIG is currently working with PLAN International in Timor-Leste to implement a program focused on Building Resilient Schools through School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (SBDRR) in Hera (Dili Municipality) and Fatisi (Aileu Municipality). Overview of the Initiatives Timor-Leste is increasingly exposed to climate- and disaster-related risks, including floods, strong winds, landslides, earthquake, and fires. In…

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January 6, 2026

Harii Reziliente iha Eskola Liu Husi Redusaun Risku Dezastre Bazeia ba Eskola (SBDRR) iha Hera (Munisípiu Dili) no Fatisi (Munisípiu Aileu)

Ami haksolok atu anunsia katak G-SIG oras ne’e servisu hamutuk ho PLAN International iha Timor-Leste hodi implementa programa ida ne’ebé foka ba Harii Reziliente iha Eskola liu husi Redusaun Risku Dezastre Bazeia ba Eskola (SBDRR) iha Hera (Munisípiu Dili) no Fatisi (Munisípiu Aileu). Vizaun Jerál kona-ba Inisiativa ida ne’e Risku sira ne’ebé relasiona ho klima no dezastre sira, inklui inundasaun,…

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November 8, 2025

My Journey in Youth-Led GIS Technology for Climate Change Adaptation with G-SIG

Hi readers, my name is Abilio da Costa, a university student from Instituto Profissional de Canossa (IPDC), where I focus on technology and information studies. I am pleased to share my journey in the Youth-Led GIS Technology Program for Climate Change Adaptation, with a focus on waste mapping using GIS tools such as Ushahidi. Explore more about our Mapping Initiatives…

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August 31, 2025

Youth in Action: My Experience Using GIS to Build Disaster Resilience in Timor-Leste

When I first joined G-SIG Timor-Leste two years ago, I never imagined how maps could become a lifeline for communities. For many people, a map is just a tool to show directions or places. But in disaster-prone areas like in a country like Timor-Leste, maps can mean the difference between safety and vulnerability. Through this blog, I going to write…

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May 25, 2025

How OpenStreetMap is Transforming Disaster Management and Preparedness in Timor-Leste

In recent years, Timor-Leste has faced increasing challenges due to natural disasters, from flash floods and landslides to droughts and coastal erosion. These hazards threaten communities, livelihoods, and the environment. To address these challenges, timely and accurate geospatial data is essential. This is where OpenStreetMap (OSM) is making a major impact. What is OpenStreetMap? OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source mapping…

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Building Resilient Schools through School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (SBDRR) in Hera (Dili Municipality) and Fatisi (Aileu Municipality)

Harii Reziliente iha Eskola Liu Husi Redusaun Risku Dezastre Bazeia ba Eskola (SBDRR) iha Hera (Munisípiu Dili) no Fatisi (Munisípiu Aileu)

My Journey in Youth-Led GIS Technology for Climate Change Adaptation with G-SIG

Youth in Action: My Experience Using GIS to Build Disaster Resilience in Timor-Leste

How OpenStreetMap is Transforming Disaster Management and Preparedness in Timor-Leste

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