EN-ID Blog
Marking the achievement of the Open Defecation Free (ODF) program, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia collaborated with Herbalife Indonesia to hold the ODF Declaration in Kedung Dalem Village, Mauk District, Tangerang Regency on May 7, 2024.
The declaration was delivered directly by the Head of Kedung Dalem Village, Mr. Suryadi, in the presence of the Mauk District Head, Mr. Khalid Mawardi, the Director of Public Affairs of Herbalife Indonesia, Mr. Arif Mustolih, the National Director of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, Mr. Susanto, and families who have received support from Herbalife.
This event also demonstrates the tangible achievements of the collaborative efforts between Habitat Indonesia and Herbalife Indonesia since 2019, where the program has constructed 105 new toilet units, 5 public toilet units, 1 clean water facility, and repaired 1 Posyandu unit. Not only construction, but the program also facilitated WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Training, Posyandu Cadre Capacity Strengthening Training, and facilitated the Nutrition Intake Program as an effort to prevent stunting.
“The presence of Herbalife in this village is a manifestation of our founder’s vision to create a healthy and clean environment. This is our commitment to ensure that every individual has fair and adequate access to basic sanitation,” said Arif Mustolih, Director of Public Affairs of Herbalife Indonesia.
Habitat Indonesia expresses deep appreciation to the Herbalife Family Foundation for its outstanding support in realizing a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment. This support is a concrete step in creating meaningful change in people’s lives.
“On behalf of Habitat Indonesia, I would like to thank Herbalife for its significant contribution in reducing the rate of open defecation practices in Indonesia. Currently, more than 100 families in this village live without open defecation,” said Susanto, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia.
One of the partner families assisted by Herbalife and Habitat expressed deep gratitude for the changes that have occurred in their lives. “For decades, only now do I have a toilet. Now I am grateful, my children and my family no longer defecate in the fields; now we are cleaner and healthier,” said Asiah happily.
With the achievements that have been attained, it is hoped that it can accelerate steps towards Indonesia being free from open defecation practices, where data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in 2023 still shows a percentage of 4.2% of the total population of Indonesia still practicing open defecation.
