HARAPAN HIDUP LAYAK DI BOJONGKASO | INDONESIAKU (24/06/24) Part 2

Summary

The video script explores the challenges faced by the residents of Desa Bojongkaso, a developing village in West Java. Despite its status as a developing village, the area struggles with inadequate infrastructure, particularly in terms of roads and educational facilities. The script highlights the community's reliance on a single suspension bridge for access, the labor-intensive process of producing palm sugar, and the high costs and risks associated with transporting goods and seeking medical care. It also touches on the economic disparity, with villagers receiving lower prices for their products compared to urban areas, and the urgent need for better healthcare access and road infrastructure.

Takeaways

• 😔 The village of Bojongkaso in West Java is classified as a developing village, yet it struggles with inadequate infrastructure, particularly in terms of roads and educational facilities.
• 🌉 The 'Gantung Buni' bridge, built in 2017, is a crucial access point for the village, but it only allows for two-wheeled motor vehicles, limiting transportation options for the residents.
• 🚜 The journey to the village is challenging, especially during the rainy season, with one resident mentioning the difficulty of traversing the red soil and rocky terrain on a motorbike.
• 🏥 Health care access is a significant issue, with pregnant women and patients having to endure a 3 km journey on foot to reach medical facilities, which are far from the main road and 25 km away from the village.
• 🤰 For expectant mothers, the lack of nearby medical facilities poses a high risk, as they may need to be transported by boat to reach the nearest health center in Sukabumi.
• 🏘️ The residents of Ciwaitali, a sub-village of Bojongkaso, rely heavily on the production of palm sugar as a source of income, with the village capable of producing up to 10 tons of palm sugar per month.
• 🌴 The process of making palm sugar is labor-intensive and dangerous, involving climbing palm trees to collect 'Nira' water, which is then processed into sugar over several hours.
• 📉 The villagers face economic challenges, as they sell their palm sugar at a fixed price of Rp14,000 per kilo to local buyers, whereas in Jakarta, the price can reach Rp35,000 per kilo.
• 💼 The income from palm sugar production is inconsistent and sometimes insufficient to meet basic needs, as illustrated by a resident who had to borrow money to pay for their child's school fees.
• 🏞️ The village's remote location and poor infrastructure make it difficult for government support to reach the residents, leading to a lower quality of life compared to other areas.
• 🙏 The village head expresses a strong desire for government assistance to improve infrastructure, health care, and education facilities, emphasizing the need for equal treatment and opportunities for the villagers.

Q & A

What is the status of Desa Bojongkaso according to the village development index?

Desa Bojongkaso is classified as a developing village according to the village development index.

What is the main issue with the infrastructure in Desa Bojongkaso?

The main issue with the infrastructure in Desa Bojongkaso is the lack of proper roads and educational facilities, which are far from adequate.

What is the significance of the hanging bridge (Jembatan Gantung Buni) in Desa Bojongkaso?

The hanging bridge is a main access route for the village, especially for Dusun Ciawali and Dusun Kel, and was built in 2017 by the community.

How does the transportation cost affect the villagers of Desa Bojongkaso?

The high transportation cost affects the villagers by making it expensive to transport their agricultural products, especially during the rainy season.

What is the main occupation of the people in Dusun Ciawali?

The main occupation of the people in Dusun Ciawali is farming, particularly producing coconut sugar (gula kelapa).

How much coconut sugar can be produced by Desa Bojongkaso in a month?

Desa Bojongkaso can produce up to 10 tons of coconut sugar per month.

What is the process of making coconut sugar in Desa Bojongkaso?

The process involves collecting sap from coconut trees, boiling it to evaporate the water, and then cooling it down to solidify into coconut sugar.

What challenges do the villagers face in terms of healthcare facilities?

The villagers face challenges such as inadequate healthcare facilities, long distances to reach the nearest health center, and difficult access during the rainy season.

How does the lack of proper roads affect the transportation of patients to healthcare facilities?

The lack of proper roads makes transportation of patients difficult and dangerous, especially during the rainy season, when they have to be carried on boats or guided through narrow and slippery paths.

What is the price difference between the coconut sugar sold by the villagers and the price in Jakarta?

The coconut sugar is sold at a fixed price of Rp14,000 per kilo by the villagers, while it can reach up to Rp35,000 per kilo in Jakarta.

What assistance does the village head of Desa Bojongkaso hope to receive from the government?

The village head hopes for assistance from the government in the form of infrastructure development, financial aid, and improved access to healthcare and education for the villagers.