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Keep the electricity and water on at Ratna's home in Jakarta

Ratna is behind on electricity and water bills after a reduction in hours and needs $100 to avoid a shut-off.

🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia1,476 views
Ratna Sinta Hidayat
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Jakarta
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on March unless I pay $100. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have. I live with three children under ten, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Ratna's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Utility arrears: $40 • Reconnection and late fees: $10 • Down payment on a payment plan: $50 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2025-03-26
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Ratna

  1. Update from Jakarta: I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. We're at 77% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 35% thanks to 1 of you. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. More news soon.

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  • Burcu Rabia YalçınQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ratna

    • Kelly Cristiane VieiraPhoto verified

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Dallas.

      • Julián P. Sánchez

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to San Jose so I could bring a meal. Love from Cox's Bazar

        • Lawrence T. Banks

          Best of luck, Ratna. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bergamo.

          • Henry Danjuma

            Stay strong, Ratna. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

            • Erica W. Castro

              Wishing you peace, Ratna. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

              • Ahmed T. Singh

                Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 39 people at work. All the best.

                • Segun Olumide Tijani

                  Wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in George this morning. Take care

                  • Eva Fitzgerald

                    Thanks for sharing this, Ratna. Looking forward to the next update. I hope March is when things finally get easier

                    • Siddharth K. Jadeja

                      Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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