EN-ID Blog
Bogor, May 31, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity Indonesia once again held its annual CEO Build charity and volunteer event, carrying the theme “Board Room Leaders, Community Builders.” This year, the event was led by Edwin Soeryadjaya and involved 58 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and leaders from various prominent companies and educational institutions in Indonesia. Together, they built five homes out of 38 decent homes collected through fundraising by participating companies and individuals for low-income families in Kadumanggu Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency.
This activity is part of Habitat Indonesia’s long-term commitment to address the national housing backlog, which currently stands at 9.9 million units. In Kadumanggu Village, Babakan Madang District alone, at least 82 families still live in uninhabitable homes. Since starting the program in Kadumanggu Village, Habitat Indonesia has built 1,061 homesthrough new construction and housing quality improvements. This initiative aligns with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) point 11, which aims to make cities and settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The majority of beneficiaries who receive support for decent housing construction are female heads of households, people with disabilities, and daily laborers who face economic limitations, making it difficult for them to improve their living conditions. CEO Build serves as a platform for active participation of corporate leaders to create a real impact on society.
Since it was first held in 2015, this program has built 82 decent homes: 4 units in Bogor Regency in 2015, 11 units in Gresik Regency in 2019, 29 units in Banyuwangi Regency in 2022, and this year, 38 decent homes in Bogor Regency.
The enthusiasm of this year’s participants further strengthened the spirit of cross-sector collaboration. Gita Tiffani Boer, Director of PT Astra International Tbk, stated, “I am very enthusiastic to be directly involved in this activity with the ASTRA team. This is not just about building houses; it’s also about bringing new hope to beneficiary families.” Meanwhile, Sandiaga Uno, Co-Founder of PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk, added, “After five years, I am happy to be able to participate again. I believe that building decent homes is part of our collective responsibility as citizens to improve the well-being of our brothers and sisters.”
Edwin Soeryadjaya, as the leader of CEO Build 2025 and President Commissioner of PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk, expressed his hope that this activity can inspire more parties to participate. “I am happy to see the spirit and commitment of the CEOs in supporting Habitat Indonesia’s vision. We live side by side in this world, and we should help each other,” he said. Handoko Ngadiman, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, emphasized the importance of multi-stakeholder synergy in addressing the housing gap in Indonesia. “The target of 3 million decent homes cannot be achieved by the government alone. Collaboration between the community, the private sector, and non-profit organizations is needed. We invite all parties to work together to build a better future for families in Indonesia.”
Habitat for Humanity Indonesia expresses its deep appreciation to all CEOs, donors, and sponsors for their support. The CEO Build program is clear evidence that leadership can extend beyond the boardroom and have a direct positive impact on people’s lives. Going forward, Habitat Indonesia will continue to open opportunities for cooperation with various stakeholders to expand the reach of its programs and encourage decent, safe, and dignified housing for millions of families in Indonesia.
(kh/av)
