Water resources are the key of people’s lives. Natural preservation as well as the key to the country’s economic resilience, both domestically and internationally. Fulfilling the need for clean water is still a problem for districts and cities of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province due to watersheds (DAS) and damage to forest ecosystems. Data in the year of 2019 states that 75 percent of NTT residents have access to sustainable water sources. This presentation only refers to the availability of water sources and does not fulfil other basic rights such as good service standards with the existence of pipelines and affordability of water prices for residents (www.mongabay.co.id).
In the year of 2022, Yayasan Inspirasi Indonesia Membangun or known as The Foundation for Inspiration of Indonesia Development (YIIM) supported by Insight Investments Management Company (INSIGHT) through the humanity and social program provided assistance in the procurement of clean water boreholes and clean water reservoirs for the indigenous people of Praiyawang Village, Rindi District, East Sumba Regency, NTT. This program is in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs number 3 concerning of health, namely ensuring a healthy life and improving health/welfare at all ages and SDGs number 6 ensuring the availability and sustainable management of clean water and sanitation for all. In addition, the program supports one of the government’s three priority programs, namely superior Human Resources (HR) where access to clean water and proper sanitation is a key factor in determining a person’s health quality.
YIIM and INSIGHT clean water assistance is given to people in need located in traditional village areas, where the community depends on raising livestock. Before getting the clean water boreholes assistance in order to meet their daily clean water needs, the indigenous people of Praiyawang Village used to get clean water by buying water from sellers through water tank cars.
Work on the procurement of clean water boreholes began in January 2022 and was completed in March 2022, starting from the survey process, traditional ceremonies, drilling wells, installing pumps, casting reservoir foundations, and installing pipe network installations.
On June 2, 2022, the Drilling Water Inauguration Ceremony was held, attended by Mrs. Dewi Astari as YIIM Secretary, Mr. Haryo Sandono as Head of Marketing Institution Insight Investments Management Company, Mr. Hudi Prihmono as Operational Director of DAPENBUN, Mr. A. Evan Triwisno Durusing as Head of PTPN XIV Secretariat and also attended by representative of local indigenous of NTT Province, Mr. Ir. Fary Djemy Francis, M.Ma and also attended by the Head of Village, Tamu Umbu Nggaba, head of local tribe, as well as the Head of Sub-district and residents of Priyawang Village, Rindi Village, Rindi District, East Sumba Regency.
President Director of Insight Investments Management Company, Mr. Ekiawan Primaryanto conveyed, “This CSR activity is an ongoing commitment from INSIGHT in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to fulfil a healthy and prosperous life while at the same time providing clean water and proper sanitation. INSIGHT would also like to thank all those who helped to make this water well drilled, especially for the Insight Investors who have contributed to invest by the Insight Mutual Fund product. INSIGHT sets aside a portion of its revenue to be allocated in various CSR activities, one of which is this drilled well. Hopefully it can be useful for all the people here.”
In her speech, Mrs. Dewi Astari conveyed, “We are fully supported by Insight Investments Management Company for the umpteenth time in collaboration with the Plantation Pension Fund, it has provided benefits to the community through social humanitarian programs for clean water well for residents of the Priyawang village. This program is a form of our concern for the importance of the availability of clean water and sanitation for the community and in order to support the SDG’s Program number 3 and number 6. The success of the construction of this water borehole is also a manifestation of the synergy of all parties involved for the welfare of the Sumba people. Hopefully this well will bring many benefits to the indigenous people of Priyawang Village and also to the tourists.”
In addition, the remarks of the DAPENBUN representative Mr. Hudi Prihmono conveyed “DAPENBUN is committed to the community, especially the plantation community and based on input and considerations from the Director of PTPN XIV, today we can both witness that the drill well of the Priyawang Traditional Village has been erected. This drilled well was built since January and was completed in March, the creation of a healthy and prosperous community is our hope, DAPENBUN in carrying out its CSR program, DAPENBUN always cooperates with YIIM and INSIGHT as DAPENBUN’s Partner. Hopefully this drilled well is useful, maintained, thus all the surrounding communities can get clean water”.
The assistance was handed over directly to the Priyawang Village Head, in the form of one submersible type pump, three 5200 liter capacity towers, three stone masonry thoren mounts, 1.5 inch 400 meter HDPE pipe installation, 2,200 Watt PLN electricity meter installation costs. Currently, as many as 18 faucets are installed with water pipes from the reservoir to the traditional house, and public facilities to the sub-health center. As many as 200 people in the Praiyawang traditional village have received the benefits of clean water assistance provided by YIIM and INSIGHT. Through this program, it has also helped indigenous people to take care of various kinds of livestock which are a source of income for indigenous peoples.
YIIM in cooperation with INSIGHT are committed to spreading inspiration to various regions in Indonesia. YIIM as a non-profit institution is open to all parties who wants cooperation to support or provide donations in any form. Because every donation given to YIIM will be channeled directly to the beneficiaries who are entitled and less fortunate. Hopefully with this assistance can inspire people to sharing amid the limitations caused by the current pandemic.
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