Our giving community continues to rehabilitate communities on the island of Timor in Indonesia. Project 48 is reaching the village of Oebaki. We are rebuilding and repairing homes, giving families back what Cyclone Seroja took from them.  

Our total rehabilitation project will result in over 80 homes being rebuilt! Our fantastic partner, TMC Indonesia, are the boots on the ground in this effort. Sandy, who is the head of the construction occurring throughout the villages in this outreach is an absolute stud! He travels throughout the communities ministering to families and showing the love of Jesus to all!  

Join this outreach and let's help families rebuild their homes, their hope and their lives. 

For this outreach our community will be funding the repair and rebuilding of 10 homes in the rural villages of Oebaki in Indonesia. 

Neke Mani Feto, Indonesia

TMC Indonesia

Homes of Love, Oebaki, Indonesia

Meet Veni Talan - a remarkable 24-year-old woman living in the remote Fatukopa village. Despite her hardships, Veni's story is one of resilience and the transformative power of kindness.

Growing up, Veni's life was anything but easy. She lost her parents at a young age and was rejected by her siblings due to her physical deformities, leaving her with a profound sense of isolation and misery. As a result, Veni developed a mental disorder that made her fear people and hide away in the forest.

For years, Veni's only means of survival was collecting candlenuts (similar to macadamia nuts) and tamarind from the forest trees, leaving her hideout only out of necessity when she would beg for food. To many, Veni's future was deemed a life of solitude and hardship.

But then, something incredible happened -- one of Veni's neighbors suggested that our team support the rehabilitation of her hut. This small act of kindness would tremendously impact Veni's life.

Months later, when the team revisited Veni and her neighbors, they found her appearance and demeanor completely unrecognizable.  

No longer hiding in the forest, Veni was now interacting with everyone in the community, and her mental health had significantly improved. She was smiling and welcoming people into her new home, which had replaced her old hut. The photo of Veni sitting beside her neighbor, Mehelina Naitboho, captures her newfound confidence and joy. Veni's journey is a testament to how even the smallest act of kindness can have a ripple effect that touches many lives.

Thank you for helping to transform Veni's life completely. This is the true power of your gift! Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most.

Veni's Journey: From Hiding in the Forest to Embracing Life

Abrosius, a Pastor at the Indonesian Bethel Church, was with his wife when cyclone Seroja struck. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, leaving him fearful that his house would collapse. Seeking refuge at his relative's home, Abrosius prayed for the storm to pass quickly.

Once the storm was over, the villagers had to start the rehabilitation and cleaning process of the entire village. Abrosius and his church congregation worked together to help each other.

Thanks to the project, Abrosius was one of the beneficiaries who received a new house. He expressed gratitude, stating that he could not imagine what would happen if another cyclone hit the village while they were still living in their old house. Now, he feels secure and happy living comfortably like he never did before. His inspiring story is just one example of how the project is changing lives in the region.

Tikkhau family in their new home

Our Project Director, Milenita Vega, had the opportunity to visit Indonesia and check out the newly built homes & the others that will be finished in Phase 2. 

Here's what she had to say:
"If you haven't been in the field, it is always difficult to picture what people's daily life looks like in our program locations. I have been on several field visits, each a different experience. I was very excited to visit this particular project in South East Asia. Once I arrived at Timor Island, after almost two days of traveling, I understood our partners' tremendous work.

During my journey, I visited four villages, and each and every one of those was almost unreachable because of their remoteness. The communities live in villages at the top of mountains, with the nearest city being hours away. This directly impacts their quality of life and the services they can access. Most families live in modest huts constructed by themselves, making them vulnerable to natural disasters. Most of them are farmers and survive on their crops.

Hauling in building materials, monitoring & reporting is virtually impossible if it's raining because the roads become muddy, bridges start collapsing, and there is severe flooding. 

The families told me that when Cyclone Seroja hit, they were so scared and didn't know where to go. The few clothes and belongings they had were buried under the mud or carried away by the floods. Their fields were completely destroyed, along with their livelihoods. They were left feeling hopeless and prayed for relief. Some of them moved into relatives' homes, while others spent several months at their local church waiting for a miracle. Many built temporary huts without doors or windows, and several people shared one tiny room where they cooked, ate, and slept.  

When they heard about Mite, an organization that could help them rehabilitate their homes, they knew their prayers were heard and thanked the Lord. 

Every single person I talked with is tremendously grateful for their new home. Their hope has been restored, and joy has been brought back to these communities. 

What you guys are doing is really transformative for these families. Thank you so much! 

 Every single person is tremendously grateful for their new home. 

Enos Toispai is a 66-year-old farmer living in Basmuti village with his beloved wife, their only daughter, and two grandchildren. 

Before Cyclone Seroja hit his village, he produced corn and cassava for his entire family's livelihood. Basmuti village is located in a very hard-to-reach area, where the closest city is around a two hours drive away. 

Thanks to our giving community, this family has a beautiful new home. They now live comfortably in a sturdy 3-bedroom house and no longer feel scared about what could happen if a natural disaster occurred. 

They are very grateful for our supporters and welcome us all to visit! (: 

Meet a family that you gifted with a new home & new beginning. 

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! 

Project 48: Homes of Love, Oebaki, Indonesia

Project 48: Homes of Love, Oebaki, Indonesia