"Every afternoon after school it is my job to wash the dishes. My parents live in Balibo in the district of Bobanaro. I live with my uncle in Dili so I can go to school. Here I am thinking of my family in Balibo because I miss them.”
"This man reminds me of my grandfather in Balibo. His face is similar to my grandfather’s and they both chew betel nut all day.”
"I love to eat vegetables and bananas. When I am asked to buy food for the family I always go to the market to get the freshest food.”
“I am helping my uncle to build a house. Our current house has three rooms and nine people live there, so we need a bigger home. Everyone in the family is expected to help with the work.”
"I went to the market and met this boy selling doughnuts. He saw my camera and asked me to take his photo. He asked me where will the photo be shown. I said “Australia”. He was very excited and asked me to take more.”
“My family likes to eat tofu everyday. I always buy tofu from this woman at the market because it is fresh and sometimes she gives me a little extra for free.”