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The UNITED TIMOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION* (UTDF), is an Indonesian-based non-profit organization based in Atambua, Belu District, NTT, Indonesia. Founded in 2023, UTDF  honours the 2022 committment and vision of Colin (deceased DEc 2022)  and Ria of responding to requests for development assistance from communities in West Timor in the Districts of Belu, Malaka and North Central Timor.  Activites extended to Timor Leste (TLE) in Dili, Suai and Oekusi n March 2025.

Dr. Ria Gondorwarisito, Chair of UTDF, together with Father John Naihati  (Head UTDF) and field staff, have responded to community identified needs in Belu District, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.  In March 2025, they reponsed to requests for assistance from poor communities in the outskirts of Dili, Suai and Oekusi in Timor L'Este.

Funding from the United Nations Women's Guild  (UNWG), Rome. has enabled the building of  7 ferro-cement water tanks and 7 disability-accessible (GEDSI-Gender Equity Disability Social Inclusion) toilets. By July 2025  with other donation,s  the UTDF was a le to assist communities to build  120 water tanks and 20 disability toilets in the three Districts,  and Timor L'este.

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  •  *(previously known as the Colin Barlow Ria Foundation) 

Mission, Vision & Values

OUR MISSION

To address the communities' basic needs including  providing acccess to water and sanitation, and improving health and wellbeing and standards of living.

To support communities in their committment to scaling up of community development  acttvities of their choice and priority needs.

OUR VISION

Alleviating poverty in West Timor (districts of Belu, Malaka, North Central Timor) and Timor L'Este, by empowering communities to help themselves.

OUR VALUES

TRANSPARENT

COMMITTED

EMPATHETIC

EFFICIENT

RESPONSIVE

TRUSTWORTHY

FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT

Dr. Ria Gondowarsito
Dr. Ria Gondowarsito
Founder and Chairperson
John Naihati
John Naihati
Head
Dr. Evert Y. Hosang
Dr. Evert Y. Hosang
Deputy Head
Rinche Verdial Surik
Rinche Verdial Surik
Administrative Secretary
Vincent Wun
Vincent Wun
Treasurer
Aloysius Noya
Aloysius Noya
Technical Coordinator

Latest Posts

Donors
Donors
July 9, 2025

People who care for our activities in Timor

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Toilets
Toilets
July 8, 2025

GEDSI Gender equity, disability and social inclusion) Toilets

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Water Tank Installation
Water Tank Installation
April 12, 2024

Construction of water tanks with a capacity of 15,000 liters per family

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Ongoing & Upcoming Activities

Agricultural Training

Agriculture training within the context of food security mainly on maize and rice in the District of Malaka.

March 2025

Go to TLE in March 2025 from Atambua for a needs assessment to spread the 15,000 Lt ferro cement water tanks and the GEDSI toilets.

Teacher Training

Teachers' training in the Districts of Belu, Malaka and TTU covering the elementary and secondary levels.

Regional Development in the Districts of Belu, Malaka, North Central Timor

Supported by the Catholic Archdiocese of Jakarta in the Water & Sanitation, Education, Agriculture and Livestock.

Introducing Lamtoro Taramba

The above variety is widely known in NTT, in the livestock producing area for breeding and fattening. The Lamtoro Taramba is a vital protection against insect pests, while securing livestock feed on a large scale, known as Leucaena Psyllid. This variety is easily spread and highly resilient to climatic changes.

Locations of the United Timor Development Foundation

The United Timor Development Foundation operates in various locations across Timor Indonesia and Timor Leste, serving communities in both regions with our development initiatives. The total land area of the UNITED TIMOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION amounts to 4,859.7 km2.
UTDF Map

Areas in Timor Indonesia

1. Belu District

Atambua of Belu, is about 20 km from the border of Timor L'Este (TLE). The influx of TLE refugees started in 1999 which quickly made Atambua a big town, the second largest on West Timor behind Kupang, and the fourth largest in NTT. The District of Belu covers an area of 1,127.3 km2.

2. Malaka District

Betun of Malaka, borders with Belu District in the northern part, with TTU and TTS on the western part. In the southern part Malaka borders with the Timor Sea and on the eastern part, with TLE and therefore also recipient of TLE refugees. Malaka District covers an area of 1,109.2 km2.

3. North Central Timor

Kefamenanu, capital of TTU (Timor Tengah Utara), borders with the enclave of TLE in Oekusi/Ambeno. The city hosts less TLE refugees except in the areas closest to the TLE border. Its topography consists of both mountainous and flat areas. TTU covers an area of 623.2 km2.

Areas in Timor Leste

1. Suai

Suai is a part of Covalima District in Timor-Leste (TLE), located near the western border with Indonesia, adjacent to the Malaka District. It is one of the key agricultural centers, known for its rice and maize production due to the fertile plains and irrigation systems in the area. Suai covers an area of 202,6 km2 with a population of 9,866 (census 2015)

2. Oekusi

Oekusi (also spelled Oecusse), officially known as the Oecusse-Ambeno Special Administrative Region, is an exclave of Timor-Leste (TLE) located within Indonesian territory. The region includes both coastal lowlands and hilly interior terrain. Oekusi covers an area of approximately 814 km2.

3. Dili

Dili the capital city of Timor-Leste (TLE), is situated on the northern coast of the island along the Ombai Strait. As the largest city and main port of the country, Dili serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Timor-Leste. Dili covers area of about 368 km2.

Support Our Mission

Please join us in our journey to innovate and to respond to the needs of the communities of the UTDF. Your support will be life changing for the people of this part of NTT and Timor Leste. Our financial system is transparent for donors to note of the latest balance, updated monthly. If you wish to donate to the UTDF, please transfer directly to:
Bank Mandiri
Account Name
Yayasan Bersatu Membangun Timor (United Timor Development Foundation)
Account Number
181-00-0220381-9
Branch Code
KC ATAMBUA 18102
SWIFT Code
BMRIIDJA
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Contact Us

Get in touch with us for any inquiries about our foundation and community development initiatives.
Dr. Ria Gondowarsito

Founder United Timor Development Foundation

+61 431 371 669
Dr. Evert Y. Hosang

Deputy Head

+6281339807337