EN-ID Blog
That morning, the sun slowly peeked from behind the trees in Karang Tengah Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. Its warm rays danced among the dew drops that had yet to evaporate, greeting the enthusiastic faces of volunteers who were beginning to gather. Among them stood Siti, an employee of Trisula Corporation, who, instead of sitting in front of a computer, was holding pliers and iron wire.
Her hands were busy assembling iron for the house’s foundation. This was Siti’s first time joining a house-building effort with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. Her face was flushed from the sun and physical work, but her smile never faded. “Wow, this is really fun and quite tiring, actually. My fingers feel stiff. Usually, I’m typing, and now I’m a construction worker. But it’s really exciting,” she said with a laugh.
Not far from her, Lili, her colleague, felt the same way. “Today was really fun, being able to be directly involved in building homes for families here. This experience makes me feel more grateful,” she said with sparkling eyes.
That day was more than just fieldwork. More than that, it was a day of gotong-royong (cooperation), a day where companies, communities, and volunteers joined hands to achieve something greater than themselves. Through the collaboration between Habitat for Humanity Indonesia and Trisula Corporation, seven low-income families in Karang Tengah Village would have more decent, safe, and dignified homes.
The process began on June 14, 2025, when over 80 Trisula employees built the house foundations. A week later, on June 21, more than 60 other employees returned to install the house walls. From pillar to pillar, brick by brick, they built not just physical structures but also spirit and hope.
Julifer, Director of PT Mido Indonesia (a subsidiary of Trisula), was present at the location and stated, “Through this activity, we want to show a real contribution in helping others. We hope that these houses built can become comfortable homes, as well as open greater opportunities for recipient families to earn a living and build a better future.”
Carrying the spirit of “Let’s Create a Better Life for All,” this collaboration was more than just corporate social responsibility. This activity became a meeting place between the corporate world and community realities. Interestingly, the beneficiaries did not just wait for their houses to be built. They also participated, blending into the rhythm of construction, contributing their energy and spirit.
Throughout that day, the sound of hammers echoed with laughter. Volunteers and residents shared stories, shared food, and even shared sweat. They formed lines, lifted bricks, mixed cement, all done with the same heart – a caring heart.
Activities like this not only leave behind livable homes for families in Karang Tengah Village but also deep memories for Trisula Corporation employees. For the employees, this experience opened their eyes and hearts to realities often overlooked in daily life. For the recipient families, this is the beginning of a new life: safer, more dignified, and full of hope.
Habitat for Humanity Indonesia expresses its highest appreciation to all Trisula volunteers. For us, every wall built is a symbol of care. Every foundation laid is a small step towards a more certain future. Because a home is not just a place to live; a home is where hope begins, and a meaningful life grows from there.
(kh/av)
