Photo: Improving Community Health through PHBS Training

Access to clean water is indeed the first step in creating a healthy environment, but to achieve sustainable change, education on Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors (PHBS) is equally important. This is what Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, in collaboration with PT Bumi Resources Tbk, has been doing in Kampung Wangun 2, Karang Tengah Village, Babakan Madang (2/5).

A total of 208 local villagers participated in the PHBS Knowledge Enhancement activity, designed to raise awareness about the importance of personal and environmental hygiene. Through a fun and interactive approach, participants learned in an engaging way. Activities such as practicing the six steps of handwashing, interactive quizzes on hygiene myths and facts, and a sanitation-themed snakes and ladders game made the training not only informative but also enjoyable.

One of the participants, Tami, shared that the training was very beneficial. “I now understand more about family hygiene. The little things I used to overlook have a big impact. I will be more careful in maintaining cleanliness,” said Tami.

Tami’s experience reflects the everyday reality of many families in Babakan Madang, where illnesses like diarrhea and dengue fever (DBD) have been persistent challenges—largely due to limited access to proper sanitation and hygiene facilities.

To address these challenges, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, with the support of PT Bumi Resources Tbk, had previously assisted 159 families in Kampung Wangun by providing PHBS training and access to clean water. This support laid a strong foundation for collective behavioral change across the community.

Through this initiative, Habitat Indonesia hopes that every small step taken by individuals will have a significant impact on the health of families and the community. With healthy habits instilled in every household, the goal is to create a stronger and healthier community in the future.