The Friends of Baucau Inc is a community-based group in the Cities of Yarra and Darebin, Victoria, Australia which was formed following the struggle for independence in Timor-Leste. Over the past eleven years it has helped the people of Baucau in a variety of ways as they work to rebuild their region. The organisation is currently in a process of transition as it becomes an independent community organisation.

Statement of Purpose

The Friends of Baucau aim to:

• Assist the people of the Baucau Sub-District, through transfer of knowledge skills and resources as appropriate, particularly regarding health, education and training, and community development.
• Support projects aimed at strengthening communities and encouraging self-sufficiency, and consistent with cultural, environmental and social sustainability in the Baucau Sub-District.
• Build better knowledge and understanding between the communities of Baucau Sub-district, Darebin and Yarra.
• Work to achieve the above aims in conjunction with the City of Darebin and the City of Yarra.