National training and feasibility study on community-based renewable energy
CJC worked with IPAS Fund, TONIBUNG and REP to host a national training and feasibility study on community-based renewable energy in Covalima, 19–25 October 2026.
Centro Juventude Covalima — Empowering Youth, Preserving Culture, Building Sustainable Futures
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Our Mission
Empowering youth, preserving culture, building sustainable futures.
Through programs in education, advocacy, food sovereignty (sistema fini lokál) and renewable energy, we empower youth to become agents of change in their communities and beyond.
— CJC Covalima
What We Do
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Quick Highlights
Youth Empowerment
We nurture the next generation of leaders through competitions, workshops and mentorship.
Read moreIndigenous Knowledge & Culture
We safeguard and revitalize the wisdom of Timor-Leste's communities, from Tara Bandu to oral history.
Read moreClimate Change & Renewable Energy
CJC is at the forefront of climate action — from solar for schools to regional climate dialogues.
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Youth Voices
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Success Stories
Youth fisheries groups set up in Tashilin and Maudemo
The CJC team set up youth fisheries groups in Suku Tashilin and Suku Maudemo for the WorldFish-funded IkanAdapt project.
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Success Stories
Preparing the IkanAdapt project in Tashilin, Suai Loro and Maudemo
The CJC team met the Tashilin community to identify youth fisheries groups for the WorldFish-funded programme.
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Success Stories
Draft Tara Bandu law handed to the Zumalai Post Administrator
CJC's CBDRM (Tara Bandu) staff handed the draft Tara Bandu law to the Zumalai Post Administrator.
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Organising committee formed for Tara Bandu in Tilomar
CJC's CBDRM team took part in the final meeting to form the organising committee for the Tara Bandu programme in Tilomar Administrative Post.
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Tara Bandu ceremony in Suku Labarai, Suai
Working with the Covalima Municipal Administration and supported by the Pawanka Fund, CJC held a Tara Bandu ceremony in Suku Labarai, Suai Administrative Post.
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Success Stories
Micro-business competition: five winners
CJC held a competition for 10 micro-businesses in Covalima after a five-day digital marketing training.
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Agenda
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Upcoming Events
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35th commemoration of the Santa Cruz Massacre
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Tara Bandu ceremony in Suku Beiseuc
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National training on community renewable energy (19–25 Oct)
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Our Partners & Donors
MJDACGASCAusAIDUSAIDPawanka FundAIPPWVTLWorldFishFoSIPAS FundTONIBUNGRight Energy Partnership (REP)European UnionIADEG-SIC
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