EN-ID Blog
Jakarta, May 28, 2025 — Habitat for Humanity Indonesia has officially established a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Residential Area of the Republic of Indonesia to support the acceleration of the national 3 Million Decent Homes Program.
The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between Dr. Drs. Imran, M.Si., MA.Cd., Director General of Rural Housing at the Ministry, and Handoko Ngadiman, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. The signing, held in Jakarta, was also witnessed by Arwin Soelaksono, Program Director of Habitat Indonesia, along with several officials from the Ministry of Housing and Residential Area, marking a joint commitment to addressing housing challenges in Indonesia, especially in rural areas.
This collaboration is a concrete step to strengthen joint efforts in the development of housing and settlements, with a primary focus on accelerating access to decent housing for low-income communities. Through the synergy between government institutions and civil society organizations like Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, it is hoped that structural and financial barriers in housing provision can be addressed with a more inclusive and sustainable approach.
“The signing of this agreement marks a significant milestone in our joint efforts to provide new homes and improve the quality of existing housing. This collaboration serves as a solution to address the ongoing housing backlog. We greatly appreciate the support from Habitat for Humanity Indonesia in the 3 Million Homes Program,” said Imran. He also emphasized the importance of cross-sector partnerships to reach communities in remote and rural areas that still face limited access to decent housing.
Meanwhile, Handoko Ngadiman stated that the partnership would be a significant boost for Habitat for Humanity Indonesia in expanding the reach and impact of its programs. “The support from the Ministry of Housing and Residential Area, especially through the Directorate General of Rural Housing, means a great deal to us. This agreement provides a stronger foundation for us to implement various initiatives aligned with the national housing program. We are currently targeting the construction of 500 decent housing units by the end of 2025 and hope to exceed that number to reach 1,000 units. Our main focus is on families in the first and second income deciles, who are among the most vulnerable in terms of access to housing,” he explained.
Furthermore, the Ministry and Habitat Indonesia are also planning to implement a pilot project in the near future. This project will focus on area-based housing development, which not only provides physical homes but also integrates key aspects such as environmental infrastructure, sanitation, health, and disaster resilience. This holistic approach is expected to create broader and more sustainable impacts while supporting the development of resilient communities.
This collaboration is expected to not only accelerate the achievement of national housing targets but also strengthen public trust in Habitat for Humanity Indonesia’s efforts to provide safe, healthy, and dignified homes for Indonesian families. Moving forward, such synergies are anticipated to open more opportunities and reach even more families in need of decent housing.
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