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David Scarf honoured for his work in Timor-Leste

15/01/2025 


Congratulations to Confrère David Scarf, who has been awarded the Order of Timor-Leste.

The Order of Timor-Leste symbolises the nation’s gratitude to individuals who have played an active and crucial role in the development of Timor-Leste. David was presented this honour by HE Inês Maria de Almeida, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Australia.

As the former Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Timor-Leste and Oceania, David received this award in recognition of his work to establish the Order of Malta Medical Clinic in Dili, which provides free medical care to 700 Timorese patients a month and the Creating Leaders Scholarship Program, that enables children from some of the poorest families of Timor-Leste continue in formal education.

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