Isolated communities are still waiting…
In the remote communities of Timor-Leste and Arnhem Land, someone is waiting right now. They are waiting for help, and as the minutes tick by, that wait is filled with a nagging pang of worry that won’t stop until they hear the engine of a MAF plane coming.
For most of us, waiting is an inconvenience. But in these communities it is the difference between crisis and safety.
Help us meet our target of $395,000 to complete the vital refurbishments of P2-MAG and P2-MAH. You can help end the wait for remote communities in Timor-Leste and Arnhem Land.
- RESCUE FROM DISASTER
- TEACHERS
- PARAMEDICS
- MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Your Gift, Matched
Your gift has twice the power to
fund the mission.
To finalise the refurbishments of P2-MAG and P2-MAH and get them fit to fly, we aim to raise $395,000 by 30 June. Help us unlock the full $28,500 gift match by making a donation to ensure these aircraft are mission-ready to respond in times of need.
$150×2
helps equip the cabin
Critical safety gear, including life vests and first aid kits.
$500×2
helps install an Artificial Horizon
Ensures bad weather or thick clouds don’t stand in the way of a rescue.
$1,000×2
helps fund a Traffic Avoidance System
Provides vital awareness for our pilots flying in unmonitored, remote airspaces without air traffic control.
The Problem
Help shouldn’t have to wait for clear skies.
In Timor-Leste, MAF operates the country’s only air ambulance service. This service is a crucial lifeline for isolated communities, especially during the wet season when roads are in poor condition.
However our current fleet is restricted to visual navigation only, meaning our planes are unable to operate during periods of poor visibility or at night. Poor visibility is most common during the wet season, which means people in remote communities are left waiting when help is needed the most.
Your support will help us achieve IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) status in Timor-Leste. This will allow our pilots to navigate safely using instruments alone, enabling MAF to operate flights at night and during periods of low visibility.
Safety waits
as families nervously prepare their homes for an inbound cyclone.
Health waits
as an ambulance struggles to navigate unsealed roads.
Hope waits
as education lies out of reach for cut-off communities.
Let’s end the wait together
Essential upgrades
For the past 12 years, P2-MAG and P2-MAH have served communities across Papua New Guinea and we now have the opportunity to make them ready for a new mission. Your gift will help upgrade key safety systems, and ensure we can keep flying in some of the world’s most remote locations.
Equipment Upgrades
Traffic avoidance system, artificial horizon, LED lights
Refurbishment & Consumables
Life vests, first aid kits, survival kits
Maintenance & Conversion
Parts for the 200 hour flight check
Ferry Costs
Fuel costs, parking, landing, CASA registration
The Impact
Testimonials
See how your gift will change lives on the ground in Timor-Leste and Arnhem Land.
“One of the hardest parts of my job is knowing I have to leave a patient that needs our help waiting, because the conditions don’t allow us to fly.“
Ping Domtta
Country Director and Pilot, Timor-Leste
“The accident was very bad… If it weren’t for the MAF plane, I would rather just choose to die in Maliana because there was no way I would reach Dili alive by road. When I heard the plane was coming for me, I was very happy.”
Cristiano Monis Martins
19-year-old student, Timor-Leste
“Before Cyclone Narelle hit, we evacuated 70 residents from isolated homelands to safety. When the storm passed and left roads impassable, we returned to deliver 1.7 tonnes of food. It was great to see the residents happy to receive their food as they helped unload our aircraft.”
Rhett Griffith
MAF Reservations Officer
The Impact
Invest in life-saving flights
Your partnership doesn’t just fund new instruments and tools – it brings help, hope and healing to the most isolated people on Earth.
6x
Faster Access to HOSPITAL Care
In Timor-Leste, travel from the isolated community of Los Palos to Dili, takes 6 hours by road, or just 50 minutes by air.
40%
INCREASED FLIGHT SPEED
Every minute matters in a medical evacuation, and P2-MAG is able to fly faster than our existing aircraft.
24/7
EXTENDED FLIGHT WINDOW
IFR technology removes the constraints of darkness and low visibility – unlocking additional flight availability.
+25%
INCREASED MEDEVAC CAPACITY
In 2025, the Timor-Leste program flew 321 medevac flights with three planes. Expanding our capacity means more patients can be helped.
Gift Matching
What is a gift-match?
A match fund is a pool of money set aside by donors to match contributions made by others, effectively doubling the value of individual donations.
In this case, MAF has had two major donors step up to create a $28,500 match fund. This means every single dollar you give right now will be matched dollar-for-dollar, allowing your support to go twice as far to advance our mission without costing you a penny more.
How it works
- You Give: Make a donation of any amount to MAF.
- They Match: We pull an equal amount from the $28,500 pool and add it to your gift.
- Impact Doubled: MAF receives double the funding to put directly toward our work.
It’s a first come, first served fund. That means that this matching opportunity is only available until the $28,500 pool is completely used up – So don’t miss out! Make your gift today!
Help shouldn’t be grounded at sunset.
Bringing mission-ready planes to people in need in Timor-Leste and Arnhem Land.