Humanitarian Aid

FALINTIL-FDTL has played a vital role in providing medical care to communities, especially in areas with limited access to health services. In the image, a soldier can be seen providing medication and guidance to an elderly woman, highlighting the concern for the well-being of the population, especially the most vulnerable, such as the elderly and people with reduced mobility.

These actions often include:

Distribution of medicines: the delivery of basic medicines, as shown in the photo, helps treat common illnesses and prevent health complications in underserved communities.

Health awareness: in addition to providing treatment, the military often educates patients on the proper use of medicines, preventative care and the importance of seeking medical care in serious cases.

Partnership with health professionals: F-FDTL often collaborates with doctors, nurses and NGOs to provide health services in temporary community posts.

Integrated Humanitarian Missions: These health initiatives are part of a broader mission that also includes food assistance, psychological support and infrastructure reconstruction, reinforcing the positive impact of the F-FDTL on communities.

Humanitarian action reflects the commitment of the armed forces not only to national security, but also to human development and solidarity, and is an example of how military forces can contribute to the well-being of the civilian population.

The Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL-FDTL) have played a crucial role during the COVID-19 crisis, providing logistical and humanitarian support in several areas.

Below are some highlights of the services provided by FALINTIL-FDTL in the fight against the pandemic:

1. Humanitarian and Social Assistance

FALINTIL-FDTL assists in the transportation of patients, as shown in the image, to ensure that vulnerable citizens have access to essential services.

They support populations in social isolation by delivering food and basic supplies.

2. Security Operations

They collaborate with civil authorities to implement restrictive measures, such as enforcing the state of emergency.

They assist with border control to minimize the spread of the virus.

3. Education and Awareness

They participate in educational campaigns to raise awareness among the population about the importance of wearing masks, personal hygiene and vaccination.

4. Building Infrastructure

The military has helped build and maintain quarantine centers and field hospitals.

5. Partnering with International Organizations

They work with the WHO, NGOs, and other organizations to distribute vaccines and medicines.

Humanitarian assistance linked to the FALINTIL-FDTL (Timor-Leste Defence Forces) Engineering Unit is essential to support communities in emergency situations and to develop basic infrastructure.

This unit plays a significant role in several areas, including:

1. Natural disaster response

Assistance in floods, earthquakes, droughts and other natural disasters.

Construction of temporary shelters and distribution of food, water and essential items.

Rehabilitation of affected areas, such as reconstruction of roads, bridges and public buildings.

2. Basic infrastructure

Construction and maintenance of schools, health centres and sanitation systems in rural areas.

Repair of roads and bridges to improve connectivity in remote areas.

Technical support for community engineering projects.

3. Community partnerships

Working in collaboration with local government, NGOs and international organisations to plan and implement humanitarian projects.

Participation in awareness campaigns to educate communities about disaster prevention and emergency preparedness.