Jakarta, 21 October 2007: Every year Habitat for Humanity International Asia Pacific Region conducts the event of “International Board of Directors’ (IBOD) Awards”. The 2007 IBOD awards offer an outstanding opportunity to showcase best work and best successes in delivering the Habitat mission in every country. This year’s IBOD awards were announced at a special gala celebration dinner on 27^th September during the Asia-Pacific Leadership Conference in Singapore.

HFH Indonesia outstandingly won both categories that HFH Indonesia nominated: Yogyakarta Affiliate for The Joshua Award- innovation in leadership and Bambang Candra with PT Dow Chemical Indonesia for The Nehemiah Award-distinguished volunteer service. The Joshua award is awarded to the affiliate or National Organization or Habitat entity which has significantly demonstrated a high level of commitment to the development and support of the people that carry the Habitat ministry forward, resulting in a diverse, motivated, and high-performing leadership, board of directors and workforce whereas the Nehemiah award is awarded to the candidate who shown exceptional service to the mission of Habitat for Humanity in either a local affiliate or other habitat setting and the nominees have motivated and inspired both individuals and others to reach new heights of achievement.

The award amount is US$ 30,000 for both Joshua and Nehemiah Awards. The Awards recipients will have the opportunity to donate the prize money to be utilized in affiliate or Habitat project location.

Tri Budiardjo expresses his gratitude on behalf of HFH Indonesia, “Without our partners and outstanding leadership, Habitat can not move forward to commit and serve the communities.” HFH Indonesia thank to Dow Chemical Indonesia and Yogyakarta Affiliate of their exceptional achievement and partnership!

Mr. Bambang Chandra on the Ground Breaking Event	Mr. Henry Feriadi on a House Dedication