Why housing should be sustainable
Building resilient and sustainable homes protects families from climate change and disasters, allowing families to sustain their future.
Asia statistics:
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A person living in the Asia-Pacific region is twice as likely as someone living in Latin America and the Caribbean to experience disasters annually.
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Country-level proof points: in 2024, the Philippines ranked first as the most disaster-prone country according to the World Risk Index, with population growth, rapid urbanization, and the expansion of informal settlements resulting in greater exposure and exacerbated vulnerabilities; in Indonesia, between 1990 and 2021 there were more than 300 disasters including 200 flooding events affecting more than 11 million people, with climate-related disasters accounting for about 70% of the total.
Mr Dasar's Story
This opportunity has transformed our lives, and we are deeply thankful. We hope that their kindness will continue to inspire and uplift other families in need.”
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr Dasar lost his job.
To provide for his family, he converted a room in his home into a donut-making business. Unfortunately, due to the weight of their financial burden, the eldest of their 3 children had to temporarily drop out of school.
In addition to their financial worry, Mr Dasar’s wife, Mrs Aprilia has been struggling with mental health issues, which get worse from time to time.
The turning point for Mr Dasar and his family came in August 2024, when partners and volunteers, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia and Habitat for Humanity Singapore partnered with the homeowners to transform their home, giving them a proper place to live and conduct their business.
With their new home, the family now has a proper place of business that supports their livelihood, and their children can return to education and look to the future.
