Also known as East Timor, Timor-Leste lies in the Pacific Ocean, just north of Australia. Most of its 1.1 million citizens make their living by subsistence farming and fishing, and economic development efforts have been slow since the country gained its independence in 2002. You can help borrowers from Timor-Leste create opportunities and improve their lives and communities with a small loan. Click on one of the loans below to learn more.