supporting the women in their product development efforts is the japanese ngo parcic with an office inili. ever since the country's independence, parcic has given aid to people in the coffee trade. once the only national export. the ngo supports the introduction of processing technology into small-scale farms. it is also engaged in fair trade, buying and selecting beans for both domestic sale and for export to japan. here in this ngo, there are 23 staff members. junko ito, the east timor director, says working with coffee farmers has given her insight into the position of women in this society. >> the ngo is attempting to support the development of products based on readily available local materials which can be sold to generate cash. providing the women with a direct source of income is seen as a means to improve their status and rise above poverty. the projects that began in 2008 now involve 21 women's groups and more than 20 products have been commercialized. >> the village of suai loro lies southwest of dili. the roofs of local houses are made from coconut palm fronds. the village