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Gresik, May 8, 2024 – The Gresik Regency Government, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, held the opening of the Habitat for Humanity program, which aims to provide Decent Homes, Clean Water Access, Training in the Water and Sanitation Sector, and Community Economic Empowerment, located in Sooko Village, Wringinanom District. The event began with a field visit to MTs. Maulana Malik Ibrahim, a recipient of the Digital Library program, and visits to recipients of clean water installation assistance and the construction of decent homes.
In accordance with Article 28H, paragraph 1 of the Constitution, which states that “Every person has the right to live a prosperous life physically and mentally, to have a place to live, and to have a good and healthy environment and to receive health services,” this is also reinforced by Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights, Article 40, which states that “Every person has the right to have a place to live and to live decently.”
Habitat for Humanity Indonesia has implemented programs in 16 Districts/Cities in East Java since 2003. In 2015, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia began serving in Wringinanom District, located in South Gresik, with program achievements including 284 family toilets, 377 units of Decent Homes – New Buildings, 2 units of Decent Homes – Renovation, 1 School Toilet unit, 60 Shallow Wells, 2 Integrated Health Posts, 520 participants in Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Training, 425 participants in Family Financial Management Training, 628 participants in Healthy Home & Basic Construction Training, 120 participants in Disaster Mitigation Training, and 180 participants in Economic Empowerment Training.
“However, we still face many problems in the Housing and Settlements sector, including inadequate housing, slum settlements, housing backlog, inadequate sanitation and drinking water conditions, and waste management issues that are still challenging for Local Governments. Collaboration between stakeholders will accelerate the achievement of targets in the Housing and Settlements sector,” said the Regent of Gresik in his remarks and directions.
“In response to the housing sector, which is one of the crucial factors in meeting primary needs, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia is committed to continuing this challenge. Additionally, basic services such as sanitation and access to clean water for low-income communities are also our concern. Our hope is that this can provide a sustainable, inclusive positive impact in improving their quality of life,” said Mr. Susanto, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia.
Specifically, the Regent of Gresik expressed appreciation for the collaboration between the Gresik Regency Government and Habitat for Humanity Indonesia in implementing this slum alleviation program. The Habitat for Humanity Indonesia Program Plan for 2024-2025, located in Wringinanom and Benjeng Districts, includes:
- Construction of Decent Homes – New Buildings for 100 Units;
- Renovation of Decent Homes for 20 Units;
- Construction of Family Toilets for 20 Units;
- Renovation of Community Meeting Halls for 12 Units;
- Construction of 75 Shallow Wells;
- Training in Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) for 1,500 people; and
- Training in Healthy Homes & Basic Construction for 200 people.
