Habitat Updates
Tangerang, September 3, 2025 – Kakaobank has once again partnered with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia in the program titled “2025 Kakaobank Connect Village: ICT Education, Quality of Education, and Access to Technology.” This initiative aims to improve the quality of education and access to technology in the Rajeg District, Tangerang Regency, while also supporting the construction of decent homes for low-income families.
A total of around 50 volunteers from Kakaobank Korea and Superbank Indonesia actively participated in the three-day program, held from September 1 to 3, 2025. The program successfully built 17 decent homes and established an educational facility in the form of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Laboratory at SMP Bhakti Pertiwi. The lab is equipped with 21 new computers, supporting e-learning activities and the development of students’ digital skills.
Rajeg District faces significant economic challenges. Among the five villages designated as extreme poverty zones, three were prioritized for poverty alleviation programs. Many students from low-income families live in homes that do not adequately support their growth and development, affecting both their physical well-being and their ability to focus on education. This program addresses the real challenges faced by children from low-income families, particularly those with special needs or limited access to digital education.
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Hayden Shin, Corporate Support Group/Head of Group Executive Vice President Kakaobank Korea stated, “We are proud to contribute to enhancing educational and technological access for children in Rajeg. Through this collaboration, we hope to create a better learning environment and support the growth of children from underprivileged families.”
Handoko Ngadiman, National Director at Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, added, “This collaboration demonstrates the importance of synergy between the private sector and humanitarian organizations. In addition to providing decent housing, the ICT laboratory will enhance the quality of education at SMP Bhakti Pertiwi, giving students adequate access to technology and supporting modern learning.”
The 2025 Kakaobank Connect Village program serves as a tangible demonstration of Kakaobank’s commitment to supporting education and community well-being, while reinforcing Habitat for Humanity Indonesia’s efforts to provide decent housing and adequate educational facilities for low-income communities in Rajeg.
Writer: Syefira Salsabilla
Photo: HFHI/Kevin Herbian
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