Project 37 - Homes of Love is a vital initiative that aims to help the families in the villages of Fatukopa and Fatutnana on Timor Island in Indonesia who have been struggling to rebuild their homes and lives after being devastated by Cyclone Seroja earlier this year. The cyclone caused significant wind damage throughout the region, but it was the floodwaters from the rain that swept entire homes away. These families have been living in makeshift huts on property where their homes once stood for almost a year now, and they desperately need help to rebuild their homes and lives.

This project is a collaboration between a dedicated giving community, our partners on the ground in East Timor, and the families themselves. The goal is to rebuild the homes that were destroyed by the storm, providing shelter for displaced families, and creating a stronger community in the region. The families will be working alongside our partners to rebuild their homes, which will not only provide them with a safe and secure place to live but also help to restore a sense of normalcy and community in the area.

Project 37 - Homes of Love is being conducted in an extremely remote area. Beyond initial emergency response, these remote regions have had little rehabilitation support. Instead, these communities have lived in rickety makeshift lodgings for almost one year and are desperate to rebuild their lives.

We are aiming to impact the lives of 16 families in Fatukopa and Fatutnana. Every gift makes a difference, and we are grateful for your support in helping these families rebuild their homes and lives. Your support will help to show these families that they are loved and not forgotten.

For this outreach our community will be funding the repair and rebuilding of 16 homes in the rural villages of Fatukopa & Fatutnana in Indonesia. 

One of the islands of Indonesia in southeast Asia

Timor, Indonesia

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Homes of Love - Fatukopa & Fatutnana, Indonesia 

Due to the wet season in Indonesia, which lasts until March, access to the project sites in Fatukopa and Fatutnana, Timor, has been extremely challenging. Heavy rains have made the area prone to landslides and flooding, making it impossible to continue with new construction. However, the rehabilitated houses that were previously worked on are still safe and have not been damaged by the weather conditions.

The wet season has also made the roads in the area difficult to navigate, as you can see from the current state of the roads. The team is closely monitoring the situation and will update you on the progress of the project as soon as the weather improves and it is safe to continue with construction. We appreciate your understanding and support during this challenging time.

Flash floods in Indonesia 

Over the past several months, this community helped build homes for 75 families in 10 different villages in Indonesia — helping families who lost everything after Cyclone Seroja devastated their communities. We're excited to share stories of resilient families who now have roofs over their heads & are rebuilding their lives. Thank you for being a home builder! 