EN-ID Blog
Yogyakarta, May 15th, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, in collaboration with Herbalife Family Foundation, today announced the successful completion of a community-based program focused on stunting prevention in Kedungkeris Village, Ngilipar District, Gunungkidul Regency. The program, titled “Building a Brighter Future for the Next Generation: A Household-Centered Stunting Prevention Approach through Integrated Housing and Settlement Development, WASH Access, and Awareness Improvement,” has made significant strides in addressing stunting and improving community health.
Stunting remains a critical health issue in Indonesia, affecting an estimated 21.6% of children under five years of age nationally and 23.5% in Gunungkidul Regency. This program aimed to combat stunting by addressing its root causes through a holistic approach.
“We are proud of the positive impact this program has had on the community of Kedungkeris,” said Rudi Nadapdap, Senior Manager of Field Operations Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. “By providing access to safe and healthy housing, clean water and sanitation, and crucial health education, we are empowering families to create a nurturing environment for their children to thrive.”
The program’s key achievements include:
- Construction of 5 new houses
- Construction of 30 private toilets
- Construction of a Posyandu (integrated health post) building
- Training programs on healthy homes and clean and healthy behaviours (PHBS)
- Training for Posyandu cadres
- Provision of supplementary feeding
Arif Mustolih, Director Public Affairs Herbalife Indonesia, stated that this program is the result of collaborative efforts to find solutions and address the challenges of malnutrition, including the high rate of stunting among children in Indonesia.
“This collaboration with Habitat for Humanity which started in 2019, is part of the Casa Herbalife Program, a global initiative by the Herbalife Family Foundation that works with community organizations to provide nutritious food, educational resources, and safe environments for children and underserved communities,” said Arif.
Globally, the Herbalife Family Foundation has awarded $5 million in grants to 164 nonprofit organizations across 59 countries and territories for the 2024–2025 period.
The closing ceremony for the program was held on May 15th, 2025 at Posyandu Sendowo Kidul, Kedungkeris Village, Ngilipar District. The event was attended by local government officials, representatives from the Nglipar Community Health Center (Puskesmas), Posyandu cadres, beneficiary families, community leaders, and staff from Habitat for Humanity Indonesia and Herbalife Family Foundation.
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