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Tangerang Regency, March 18, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, in collaboration with Sinarmas World Academy (SWA), continues to demonstrate its commitment to building a better future for communities. Through the Build a Brighter Tomorrow program, 10 families in Kampung Cinamprak, Mauk Barat Village, Tangerang Regency, now have safe and comfortable homes.
The key handover ceremony was symbolically conducted by the Chairman of SWA Foundation, Deddy Djaja Ria; Program Director of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, Arwin Soelaksono; and representatives from the local government, including Mauk District Secretary Ahmad Saepul Anwar, Head of Institutional Affairs at the Tangerang Regency Department of Education and Culture, Nanang Chaeroni, and Head of the Tangerang Regency Regional Branch Office for the Banten Provincial Department of Education and Culture, Ahmad Suaheri.
On this occasion, Nanang Chaeroni expressed deep appreciation for the established partnership. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of Habitat and SWA in building decent homes in Kampung Cinamprak. This initiative truly brings a positive impact to the community,” he stated.
A similar sentiment was shared by Ahmad Saepul Anwar. “On behalf of the local government, we express our deepest gratitude. I also hope that what Habitat and SWA have provided in this village will bring long-term benefits to the families receiving these homes,” he added.
Meanwhile, Deddy Djaja Ria emphasized that this program is not just about building houses but also about building futures. “Our collaboration with Habitat in the Build a Brighter Tomorrow program is not merely about constructing houses but laying the foundation for families to live better, healthier, and more prosperous lives. May these new homes become places where happiness, hope, and brighter futures grow,” he said.
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In addition to the key handover, the event also featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a volunteer initiative involving 17 SWA volunteers, including teachers, parents, and students. They participated in painting the walls of five housing units as a finishing touch to the construction.
Janice, one of the SWA volunteers, shared her experience. “This is my third time joining a home-building project with Habitat. This time, I helped paint houses, and I felt truly happy because painting brings me peace. I hope what I did today helps the families here, and I will definitely recommend this activity to my school friends,” she said.
Previously, SWA had conducted a similar volunteer initiative involving more than 30 volunteers who helped lay the foundations and install walls for decent housing units. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to provide safe housing for those in need.
Habitat for Humanity Indonesia continues to invite young communities, schools, and other educational institutions to participate in creating a brighter future by building decent homes. Every small action taken together can lead to significant change, turning hope into reality and paving the way for a better life for communities across Indonesia.
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