ATTENDING school might seem like a headache and chore for some students, but for others living in countries like East Timor it is a privilege.
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Luro in East Timor does not have a senior secondary school, so students who succeed in the junior secondary need to move away from home for further education if they can afford to do so.
For some of the lucky ones, their education and accommodation is paid for by donations from students at Yanco Agricultural High School and St Francis Regional College.
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The Rotary Club of Leeton and Tony Roddy have also helped to support students this year.
Friends of Luro, a Leeton-based charity group, organised for the students to be selected, registered and enrolled at the school.
“We transferred donated funds to the schools ... we can do this because we have developed secure contacts in Luro, Dili and the schools,” Friends of Luro member Eric Hudson said.
“Leeton Shire Council also maintains a ‘friendship agreement’ with Sub District Luro since 2004.
“We also sponsor trades training in Trades Centres in Comoro and Fuiloro.”
Guided tours to Timor Leste and Luro can be organized by Timor Trekking for those eager to travel to the country.
Residents interested in the group and would like to be part of it can attend a meeting or contact Mr Hudson on 0429 046 066 to find out more information.
Mary McPhee, George Weston and Mr Hudson were elected to the executive of Friends of Luro at the last annual general meeting.
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