Jakarta Bazis Constructs 30 Samawa Houses in Sigi
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
Now, its process reaches 90 percent
Jakarta Muslim Charitable Donations Board (Bazis) gives assistance by building 30 temporary houses (Samawa houses) for disaster victims in Lolu Village, Sigi Biromaru Sub-district, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi.
Bazis has completed the first construction stage on 20 Samawa houses and 6 public toilets in Dusun 2 and Dusun 4.
Psychosocial Team Sent to Palu and Sigi"The first stage has been started since November 2018 and finished in early February 2019. While in early March 2019, we have started the second stage for Dusun 4. Now, its process reaches 90 percent. Our target is to finish it in early Ramadan Month," explained Rezallih, Coordinator of 'Jakarta untuk Sulteng' Samawa Houses Program from Jakarta Bazis, Wednesday (5/1).
Each Samawa house has 5x6 meters size. His side builds it together with the locals. He mentioned that orphans, elderly, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers will be prioritized to get Samawa house.
"Bazis manages donations used for this program. We will make sure to use this fund to help others who are in need," he stated.
