The Sad Story Of Maria Evin In NTT Who Lives In A Hut Refuges When It Rains To The Ears Of Social Minister Risma

Maria EVin, a resident of Golo Wune Village, left her house in Golo Wune Village, Lamba Leda District, East Nusa Tenggara, Sunday (25/02/2024)/DOK ANTARA

NTT - Ministry of Social Affairs visited Golo Wune Village, Lamba Leda District, East Nusa Tenggara, to provide social assistance in response to the case that befell Maria Evin, a resident who was appointed in the mass media. "Mother, don't be discouraged," said Social Minister Tri Rismaharini to Maria Evin during her working visit to the village, Antara, Sunday, February 25. In addition, there are a number of intervention efforts that have been carried out, namely the provision of attention assistance in the form of basic necessities, additional nutrition, and self-care materials. The Ministry of Social Affairs also coordinates with the Department of Population and Civil Registration of East Manggarai Regency to make a Family Card (KK) and a Identity Card (KTP) for Maria. The Ministry of Social Affairs also ensured land ownership rights for Maria by facilitating the signing of a joint letter, involving her husband Maria's extended family, community leaders, and Golo Wune Village officials. The plan is that the Ministry of Social Affairs will build an Integrated Prosperous House on the land. Previously, the story of Maria Evin (42) appeared in the media. It is known, she lives in a gubug measuring 3x2 square meters, which is considered unfit to live with her children. The house is not electrified because Maria is free of charge so she can't afford it. In addition, the house does not provide adequate protection during bad weather. When it rains, he stays at a neighbor's house to take shelter, because the roof of his house has a lot of holes. For lighting, Maria uses grains from kerosene. Meanwhile, water for daily needs is taken from the river which is one kilometer from her house.

Every day, Maria works as a farm laborer, with a wage of Rp. 25,000, and the schedule is uncertain. He also works to collect stones for sale, which is valued at Rp. 350 thousand for a dump truck collected for a month. Maria has a husband, but her husband migrated to Kalimantan in 2015 to work. In 2017, Maria followed her husband and they had another child, but because she was never noticed and supported while there, Maria decided to return to NTT in 2021 with her children.