The Gender equality and social inclusion is a new IF Program that accumulates various projects that contribute to social cohesion and promote equality. It consists of the previous project portfolio (1) Youth and sports program; and (2) Social solidarity program that from 2022 have been merged into this new program. According to SDP, “Social capital”, the Youth and Sports sector has significant importance for Timor‐Leste`s development9. According to the Strategic Development Plan, the Youth and Sports sector will help to re‐shape Timor‐Leste and contribute to the transformation of our society and economy. Therefore, IF also provides support to construct infrastructure facility or structures that contribute to the successful implementation of this program.

Currently, there are 25 projects under the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Program, including:

• 8 ongoing projects;
• 17 projects under preparation.