EN-ID Blog
Habitat for Humanity Indonesia warmly welcomes and fully supports the initiative of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through its “Three Million Homes” program aimed at alleviating housing poverty. Based on data from the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), Indonesia’s housing backlog reached 12.71 million units in 2023. Furthermore, approximately 2.69 million households still occupy uninhabitable homes. We believe that every family in Indonesia deserves a decent, safe, and healthy home as a foundation for a better life.
In line with this spirit, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia has a strong commitment to making a tangible contribution to achieving this noble goal. However, we believe that the most significant impact can be achieved by focusing our efforts on the most vulnerable communities, who are often marginalized from formal housing access.
Therefore, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia specifically directs its support within the “Three Million Homes” program towards providing decent housing for communities in the lowest economic groups (decile 1), with a per capita income below Rp500,000,-/month, and lower-middle income groups (decile 2), with a per capita income of less than Rp1,200,000,-/month. These groups, with their limited and often unstable incomes, face significant barriers in accessing banking services and conventional housing finance schemes due to not meeting credit eligibility requirements. An innovative and collaborative approach is needed to reach those most in need, ensuring that the dream of owning a decent home is not impossible.
Furthermore, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia prioritizes women-led households and people with disabilities. These groups often face double vulnerability in accessing safe and affordable housing. Therefore, our decent housing program is inclusively designed, prioritizing and considering their specific needs, and empowering them to own homes that improve their quality of life and independence. This strategic focus is based on our conviction that by prioritizing the most vulnerable community groups, we not only provide shelter but also open doors to improved health, education, and family economic stability. This is a long-term investment in building a more just and prosperous Indonesian society.
As a first step, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia has collaborated and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Housing and Human Settlements of the Republic of Indonesia, Directorate General of Rural Affairs, Tangerang Regency, Tangerang City, Bogor Regency, Karawang Regency, Kulon Progo Regency, and Gunung Kidul Regency for the development of decent human settlements.
Moving forward, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia invites corporations, academics, and partners to collaborate. Together, we can build resilient, inclusive communities and provide equal opportunities for every family to have a decent home – a place where hope grows and futures are built. Together, we can make a real and sustainable impact, contributing to the government’s “Three Million Homes” program to reach the most vulnerable segments of Indonesian society.
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