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Heavy rain poured over Bogor Regency throughout the night, leaving the rocky footpath wet and slippery in the morning. The air was still cold as the Habitat for Humanity Indonesia team prepared to set off toward the hill. There, deep within the dense forest, lay a water source that the residents of Babakan Madang had long awaited.
This was no ordinary journey. With determination, the team members trekked the steep terrain for over 30 minutes, navigating muddy and rocky trails while pushing through the forest, still damp from the night’s rain. Fatigue was not a barrier—because they knew that every step taken was part of a greater mission: bringing clean water access to hundreds of people who had been living with limited resources.
Upon arrival, they wasted no time and immediately divided tasks. Some team members began measuring the width of the small river to be dammed at three meters, ensuring that the dimensions of the dam would be strong enough to store and channel water to residents’ homes. Meanwhile, others carefully measured the water flow rate, calculating how much could be distributed to each home, prayer hall, mosque, and school in dire need of clean water.
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For years, the residents had relied on the mountain’s natural springs for their daily needs. But the water was not always abundant. During the rainy season, the flow was plentiful, yet in the dry season, water became scarce and a source of conflict. Many families lacked access to clean water entirely, making equal distribution an urgent necessity for the entire community.
“This dam is being built to address the issue of limited clean water access, especially during the dry season, and to ensure equal distribution for all residents,” explained Rendra, WASH Manager of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, while surveying the site with his team.
What Habitat Indonesia is doing today is an investment in the future. This project is not just about constructing infrastructure—it is about building healthier and more dignified lives. Every drop of water that will flow from this dam is not only to meet basic needs but also to nurture hope and prosperity for every family in the village.
Help us provide clean water access to more families. Your donation through #SahabatHabitat can bring hope to those in need. Visit www.habitatindonesia.org/donations/membangun-air-bersih to contribute.
(kh/av)
