DILI (TOP) - President of the Republic, José Ramos-Horta said, in the area of social action and housing, although not within the scope of the Presidency, but does not want to leave his conscience to provide concrete responses to situations that have greater vulnerability.
The concrete response that the President has made during this time is to build 39 houses or social housing in the national territory and direct social support to 10,747 families, 1653 people with disabilities, and 17,425 people who have received social therapy “Rai Mor”.
Information that The Oe-Kusi Post (TOP) accessed in the social media account of José Ramos-Horta said that the Presidency Palace has also supported 283 orphanages, 90 micro-businesses, 387 cultural groups, 35 students, and 50 sports groups. mobilizing the support of 16 donors.
In parallel, through the women's inclusion and empowerment program, 748 women have been supported in training and capacity building, scholarships have been awarded in medicine (Indonesia), and 210 micro-business grants (ranging from $2,500) and 60 cash grants (ranging from $2,500-$150) have been awarded for promotion promotion, autonomy and dignity in the development of economic activity.
These actions were reinforced with the distribution of essential equipment — such as street vending carts (44 Food Carts), stoves and kitchen equipment (90 Entrepreneurs), 9 assistive wheelchairs, transport vehicles (pick up trucks) and motor vehicles (Tiga Roda Vehicles), conjunctional lapses and other top educational materials with international and private sector partners, contribute to the economic and social inclusion of the most vulnerable.
"But the fight against poverty is not limited to material support. It also requires inclusion, dignity, protection and opportunity for all citizens," said President Horta.
“I believe that gender equality, respect for diversity, and social inclusion can only be fully achieved through concrete actions to combat exclusion, promote empowerment of all citizens and their families, leaving no one behind,” he said.
The 1996 Nobel Peace Laureate said it was imperative to strengthen the fight against domestic violence, discrimination, marginalization, and all forms of intolerance that weaken society and destroy human dignity. The high rate of domestic violence, which particularly affects the most vulnerable—women and children—is unacceptable.
“Everyone deserves protection, respect, affection, and support, so that love, mutual understanding, and a culture of peace prevail in our families and communities”.
He added, people in situations of greater vulnerability should be protected from all forms of violence, abuse, and exclusion that compromise their personal, family, and social development.
“They should also be supported in their empowerment efforts through the creation of opportunities that enable them to build dignified, useful, and productive lives, promoting their economic and social well-being”.
He explained that the Presidency does not replace the Government, but strives to complement its meritorious social action, understanding that the fight against poverty comes from our Christian conscience.
