14 April 2005: Official Opening TLSPR

On Thursday 14th of April 2005 the Timor Loro Sa'e Centre for Physical Rehabilitation (TLSPR) was officially opened. We were proud to welcome guests, officials, donors, neighbours and clients to the brand new building at Becora. After a traditional welcome dance performed by a local group, the ASSERT board was sworn in and there were a number of heartwarming speeches. Altogether it was a significant event in the history of this new country and one which will make a real difference to the lives of many people.

[Photo: Rainer Guertler from Christian Blind Mission (one of ASSERT's core funders) signs the the marble plaque for the entrance to the TLSPR rehabilitation centre, watched by ASSERT founder Dr Peter Carey.