Baguia, Timor-Leste

The 1000 Words 'Baguia, Timor-Leste' gallery documents the people and environments of this remote and mountainous region. Baguia is a sub-district of Baucau, which makes up one of the 13 districts of Timor-Leste. Baguia has a population of approx. 14,000 people, with 10 villages across a 22,000ha landscape. WithOneSeed is working with the subsistence farming communities in Baguia, to generate income through a community forestry initiative. The reforestation of their land reduces soil erosion, improves soil and water quality, crop yields and nutrition, which improves the health and wellbeing of the community. It also helps to build the local economy, boost education and training and to deliver social and economic participation.

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