Jogjakarta Temporary housing project

Hope 4 Our Children’s representative, Ina Nasution, also visited Jogjakarta, the place hit by May 2006 earthquake that claimed more than 5000 lives. Before leaving for Jogjakarta, Hope 4 Our Children representative received donation earmarked for Jogjakarta earthquake victims. Based on the recommendation from Dompet Dhuafa, Hope 4 Our Children’s local partner, based on their assessment on the field,  the funds received from the donors were used to build temporary houses for the earthquake victims. 

The cost of construction of each temporary house is about Rp 1.2 million or about $145 for a house with size of 4 meters X 5 meters. The temporary house is placed in front of their destroyed houses. The reason for the location is so that while the survivors are working toward building their permanent house, which may take several months or years, depending on their financial resources, the survivors will have a place to live that provides them with more privacy than a refugee camp.

The other benefit of the project is that the houses were built by local carpenters, employing earthquake survivors who have relevant skills. Dompet Dhuafa provides expertise on the construction and design of the houses.

 Next Steps:

The construction of 15 temporary houses were completed successfully. However, there are families who still live in the ruins of their houses.  Funds will be needed to build additional temporary housing for these families.

For more information on Ina's visit to Jogjakarta, please visit http://www.hope4ourchildren.blogspot.com/