Habitat Updates
Jakarta, December 31, 2025 — As we come to the end of a long journey in 2025, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia would like to express our deepest gratitude to donors, partners, institutions, volunteers, and every individual who has walked alongside us throughout this year.
Thank you for the time you have shared. For the energy you have poured in. For the resources offered with sincere hearts. Above all, thank you for believing in a simple yet powerful vision: that every family deserves a decent place to live.
Every step taken this year was more than just an activity. Every house that now stands is more than just a structure. Every story we hear is more than a report. Each one is a trace of kindness — a legacy that remains in the lives of families who now have a safe space to grow, heal, and plan for a better future.
As we look back and retrace our path through 2025, we realize that the collective impact of our actions has reached far beyond what meets the eye.
Since 1997, Habitat for Humanity has been present in Indonesia, this collaborative work has helped 219,704 families achieve stability, independence, and well-being. A total of 39,870 decent homes has been built, bringing long-awaited safety to thousands of families.
Beyond housing, we also expanded access to sanitation and clean water. A total of 31,842 adequate sanitation facilities and various clean-water sources are now part of daily life for many families. Meanwhile, 787 community facilities have been built to strengthen local communities.
Behind these numbers are countless hands working tirelessly in Indonesia for over 28 years. There are 54,747 Habitat volunteers who not only carry bricks and build walls but also plant hope. There are also housing market development initiatives that reached 73,987 individuals, opening a more inclusive ecosystem for low-income families.
Thanks to the generosity and compassion of #SahabatHabitat, 988,668 individuals across Indonesia are now experiencing real benefits from these programs—from Batam, Tangerang, Bogor, Karawang, Garut, Cilegon, Palembang, Yogyakarta, Gresik, Kupang, to Sabu Raijua Island in East Nusa Tenggara.
Among hundreds of thousands of stories, one mirrors the journey of many families. Amalia, a recipient of a decent home in Mauk, Tangerang Regency, had spent years living in unsafe conditions, constantly worried about leaks during heavy rain. Each night, she could only hope her children would stay healthy and unafraid.
Today, her expression changed when she spoke about her new life. “Here, I finally feel like a mother who truly has a place to protect her children. My child can study without worry, and I can think about their future with peace of mind. It feels like being given a second chance to rebuild our lives,” she shared.
Amalia’s story reminds us that a house is not just walls and a roof. A house is a beginning — the place where values, love, education, and hope are nurtured.
Your contributions have helped reduce the number of families still living in inadequate housing. But if we focus only on statistics, we risk losing the deeper meaning of this journey. The true impact lies in the long days of fieldwork, difficult decisions, perseverance in the face of obstacles, and the emotions shared with families who continue to endure. This is what turns change into reality.
Welcoming 2026: Continuing Hope, Strengthening Compassion
As we enter 2026, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia humbly asks for your prayers and support. Next year, we will begin a two-year disaster recovery program in Sibolga, North Sumatra.
In mid-January 2026, the Habitat team will distribute shelter kits to 1,000 survivor families as an initial step toward rebuilding their lives. Anyone who wishes to take part in this recovery journey may contribute through: kitabisa.com/campaign/bangunharapansibolga
As we look toward the new year, we do so with renewed confidence — confidence that every small step matters, and that when we move together, change can happen repeatedly, multiplying in ways we may not expect.
Habitat for Humanity Indonesia is proud to continue building the future with families across the country — not only today, but for the years to come.
With deep gratitude, we say:
thank you for your trust,
thank you for your hard work,
and thank you for being part of the Habitat for Humanity Indonesia family.
We look forward to upcoming years filled with collaboration, growth, and extraordinary stories together.
Video: HFHI/Budi Ariyanto
Writer: Kevin Herbian
(kh/av)
