Since 2018, Rotary Hawthorn has been a member of the Timor Rotary WASH Consortium, a collaborative effort led by the Rotary Club of Camberwell and including several local Rotary clubs along with the host Timor-Leste Club, Rotary Club of Lafeak. Through Global Grant GG2456718, the Consortium delivers clean water and sanitation infrastructure to remote mountain communities across eastern Timor-Leste.
The Consortium was formed with a clear mission: to provide clean water and sanitation facilities, including training, to communities in remote areas of eastern Timor-Leste where access to clean water remains a significant challenge. In remote regions, women and children typically carry water to homes and schools, often requiring several hours of walking to reach water sources.