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Housing Shelter Food Healthcare Clinics Transportati: local programs and next steps

Start at the Covalima Municipal Authority/Balkaun Uniku for referrals across housing, food, water, electricity, and transport needs.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enFederal Government ProgramMinistry of Public Works - Covalima Water and Electricity SystemsNonprofitTimor Aid - Suai/Covalima Programs

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Programs to contact

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Ministry of Public Works - Covalima Water and Electricity Systems

Federal Government Program

Report water, electricity or meter issues and request utility connections and transport-linked assistance for Suai, Covalima; see service points & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-589-200-3466
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Timor Aid - Suai/Covalima Programs

Nonprofit

Apply for Suai/Covalima housing support, shelter repairs, and community livelihood programs with Timor Aid; apply for assistance.

Open provider page +1-670-331-2260

Recommended next steps

  • Start at the Covalima Municipal Authority/Balkaun Uniku for referrals across housing, food, water, electricity, and transport needs.
  • Contact the Suai Administrative Post first if you are in Suai town or nearby sucos and need local government coordination.
  • For food or nutrition help, call the Covalima Municipality Service of Food Security and ask about current municipal distributions.
  • For urgent medical care, go to Suai Referral Hospital or ask the municipal office for the nearest operating health post.
  • For water or electricity problems, ask the municipal authority to connect you with the relevant public works, Bee Timor-Leste, or EDTL office.
  • For shelter after disaster or severe vulnerability, ask the municipal office or CVTL Covalima branch about Red Cross shelter or resilience programs.
  • If the need involves domestic violence or safety for women/children, ask for referral to Fokupers Suai transit shelter or police victim-support services.
  • Contact Timor Aid for Suai/Covalima community programs, especially public health, WASH, agriculture, or rural development support.
  • Contact World Vision Timor-Leste to ask whether its Covalima programs currently cover your suco and household needs.
  • Bring ID, aldeia/suco confirmation, household details, and any medical or utility documents when requesting assistance.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security