EN-ID Blog
Living in Margamulya Village, Tangerang Regency, Cupyadi (38) earns a living by selling green mussels as a street vendor. Each day, he only manages to bring home about 30,000 rupiah, which is barely enough to cover his family’s daily needs.
His wife, Kartini (34), works as a farm laborer, trying to supplement their income to cover their children’s school expenses.
However, their struggles are not only due to financial hardship. The house they lived in was dilapidated and on the verge of collapsing. The rotting bamboo frame, the bamboo walls with holes, and the leaking roof during rain testified to their ongoing struggle.
“My house was no longer livable; my two children had difficulty studying at home,” Cupyadi said sadly.
This situation changed when Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, donors, and volunteers, came to help rebuild a decent home for Cupyadi’s family.
Now, Cupyadi and his family are experiencing a remarkable change. With a new, safe, and comfortable home, Cupyadi works harder, waking up every day at five in the morning.
His earnings have increased to 150,000 rupiah per day. Cupyadi can now save money for his children’s education without worrying about home repair costs.
“Alhamdulillah, this decent home makes me happy. My eldest child has achieved top honors after being able to study safely and comfortably in his new room,” Cupyadi expressed with heartfelt gratitude.
