East Timor
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After 450 years of foreign rule, East Timor was officially declared independent on May 20, 2002. Catholic Relief Services' goal is to facilitate the development of a nonviolent and just society by strengthening the capacity of communities and institutions to build a peaceful and democratic nation, which highlights good governance and economic recovery as the country realizes its full independence. CRS sees its primary challenge as accompanying the people of East Timor as they strive to develop their new country and economy, and overcome their colonial and authoritarian history, which has left scars on the national psyche.
