EN-ID Blog
A smile of happiness was evident on Sawinah’s face and the faces of hundreds of residents from Kampung Tanjung Kait, Desa Tanjung Anom, Kecamatan Mauk, Kabupaten Tangerang. After years of waiting for certainty, the long-awaited day finally arrived—the day when their land certificates officially became theirs. All of this was made possible through the close collaboration between Habitat for Humanity Indonesia and Koperasi Mitra Dhuafa (KOMIDA).
Symbolically, the Acting Secretary of Tangerang Regency, Soma Atmaja, handed over the Sale and Purchase Deed (AJB) of land to eight representatives of the residents, witnessed by various local officials, including the Head of Bappeda, Ujang Sudartono, the Head of the Housing and Settlement Area Office, the Head of Mauk Subdistrict, Khalid Mawardi, the Head of Tanjung Anom Village, Asbhihani, and the Program Director of Habitat Indonesia, Arwin Soelaksono. The handover took place at the Tjo Soe Kong Temple in Mauk on December 20, 2024.
However, receiving the certificate was not just about a piece of paper—it symbolized the first step toward greater change for the residents of Kampung Tanjung Kait. The “Revitalization of Kampung Tanjung Kait” program is a result of collaboration between Habitat Indonesia, the Tangerang Regency Government, Bappeda of Tangerang Regency, donors, partners, and the local community. The program aims to provide decent housing in the form of a cluster, equipped with public facilities to improve the quality of life for the community.
The Tangerang Regency Government welcomed this collaboration, as conveyed by Soma Atmaja, “We will always support programs that involve many parties and benefit the community. We are ready to encourage and facilitate this cooperation to ensure it runs smoothly.”
As part of this program, KOMIDA provided land liberation loans amounting to 20 million rupiah per family for 87 families in Kampung Tanjung Kait. These funds were used to facilitate the land liberation process, which would then become the official property of each family. Once the process was completed, the residents received the AJB as proof of legal land ownership.
This initiative not only resolved the land ownership issue but also paved the way for the creation of safe, comfortable homes for the families in Kampung Tanjung Kait. With decent homes, residents not only gained better living spaces, but also an opportunity to improve their quality of life and support the local economy.
This program is expected to serve as the starting point for the residents of Kampung Tanjung Kait to achieve a more prosperous and hopeful future. With support from various parties, we can all create a better world for them.
(kh/av)
