JAKARTA – As an Islamic philanthropy institution, Dompet Dhuafa, which collects and manages Ziswaf funds (zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf), actively reports on its various activities and programs through creative content in the form of articles. These articles are not just reports of activities, but also contain inspiring and thought-provoking stories about the beneficiaries, volunteers, and parties involved.
Among the many stories, here is a summary of some of Dompet Dhuafa’s selected feature articles covering various fields in Dompet Dhuafa’s five major pillars, namely Economy, Health, Education, Da’wah and Culture, and Social Humanity:
Economic Empowerment
- Maggot Cultivation from Zakat: Alternative Animal Feed to Organic Waste Solution: Innovation in utilizing maggot as an alternative animal feed and organic waste solution. This program shows how zakat funds can be used effectively and sustainably. Maggot Cultivation from Zakat, Alternative Animal Feed to Organic Waste Solution.
- Harvesting Baby Chickpeas on PTGL’s Waqf Land Gives Farmers Stable Income: An innovative farming program on waqf land provides a stable income for local farmers through the cultivation of baby chickpeas. This shows how waqf can be productive and empower the community. Planting Hope to Reap Prosperity, Chickpea Harvesting on PTGL Waqf Land Gives Farmers Stable Income.
- Kahayya Coffee: A Realization of Dompet Dhuafa’s Zakat Fund Management: The management of zakat funds invested in the Kahayya coffee business has an economic impact on the local community. Upstream Kindness Partners Trip to Bulukumba: Kahayya Coffee is a Realization of Dompet Dhuafa’s Zakat Fund Empowerment.
- Funding a College Student from the Proceeds of the Rengat Stik Business: An inspiring story of a stik rengat entrepreneur who managed to pay for his son’s college tuition thanks to the business he started. Funding Children’s College from the Proceeds of the Rengat Stik Business.
- DD Farm’s Young Farmer Who Dreams of Becoming a Musician: The story of a young farmer at DD Farm who also has dreams in the field of music, shows that the spirit of trying and dreaming can go hand in hand. Isnaq Rozaq, DD Farm’s Young Farmer who Dreams of Becoming a Musician.
- Srikandi Sukabumi Farmer Empowered to Send Children to College: An inspiring story of a female breeder in Sukabumi who managed to send her children to college thanks to her livestock business. Breeder Srikandi Sukabumi, Empowered to Send Children to College.
Education Field
- Combing Coastal Cities, the Movement to Build Decent Schools Realizes the Dreams of Remote Children: Dompet Dhuafa’s efforts to build decent schools in coastal areas to realize the dreams of remote children to get quality education. Coastal City: Building Schools, Realizing the Dreams of Remote Children.
- Yusuf, PTGL’s Determined Young Santri from Gunung Kidul: The story of a young student from Gunung Kidul who is determined to study at PTGL (Pesantren Tahfizh Green Lido). Yusuf, PTGL’s Young Student with Strong Determination from Gunung Kidul.
- A self-reliance institute alumnus who was laid off during the pandemic now makes and opens a coffee shop: The success story of a self-reliance institute alumnus who managed to rise amid the pandemic by opening a coffee shop. This proves the importance of training and mentoring in economic empowerment. Alumni of the Institute of Self-Reliance: Laid off during the pandemic, now a pro at making and opening coffee shops.
- The Story of Asa Fayadh, an Orphan Scholarship Recipient: The story of an orphan who received a scholarship and the opportunity to continue his education. Asa Fayadh, an orphan who wants to make his family proud.
- Muhammad Dzaky, an Artist who Loves Quranic Literature: The story of a student who has artistic talent and is fond of Quranic literature, showing that religious education and talent development can go together. Muhammad Dzaky, a student who loves Quranic literature.
Health Field
- Bidan Ayu’s Wholehearted Dedication in Remote Areas of the Country: The dedication of a midwife who serves people in remote areas of the country wholeheartedly. Bidan Ayu’s Wholehearted Dedication in Remote Areas of the Country.
- Yazdan Receives Hearing Aid Assistance: The hearing aid given to Yazdan gives new hope for his quality of life. Exchanging His Favorite Motorcycle for the Smile of the World’s Hearing Child.
- Productive Waqf to Eradicate Cataract: Productive waqf program used to fund cataract surgery, giving sight back to those in need. Productive Waqf to Eradicate Cataracts for Long Island Residents.
Humanitarian Social Field
- Dompet Dhuafa Distributes Clean Drinking Water Aid in Gaza: Dompet Dhuafa’s humanitarian action in providing clean drinking water in Gaza.
- One Year of Defending Palestine: Reflection on one year of Dompet Dhuafa’s humanitarian actions in defense of Palestine.
- Free to Fly, Dompet Dhuafa Raises the Flags of Palestine and Indonesia Using Paragliding: The symbolic act of raising the flags of Palestine and Indonesia through paragliding as a form of support.
- Book One Million Letters for Palestine: Book publication as a form of support and solidarity for Palestine.
- Distributing Learning Support Aid, Dompet Dhuafa and Shopee Indonesia Happen Orphans in Fisherman Village: Collaboration with Shopee Indonesia in distributing learning support for orphans in fishing villages.
- THK North Sumatra Distribution to Villages on the Water to Villages on the Hill: Distribution of aid in North Sumatra that reached various regions, including villages on the water and on the hills.
- Ramadan Parcels from Friends to Make People Happy in Yogya‘s Remote Areas: Renowned musician Mr. Jarwo, participated in inviting fans and directly distributing Ramadan parcels to make people in remote areas of Yogyakarta happy.
- Tebar Zakat Fitrah Creating Smiles: The zakat fitrah distribution that creates smiles of happiness for the recipients.
- Excursion to Pantura, Podcast Ngetem Ngobrol Bareng Pejuang Pulang: A podcast program that discusses social issues with a relaxed and entertaining approach while at the Dompet Dhuafa Mudik Post.
- Nepal Zero Waste Meet 2024 Talks Comprehensive Strategy for Sustainable Waste Management: Participation in an international event discussing sustainable waste management strategies.
- Collaboration NodeActions Network Exercise of All Indonesian Volunteers Association: Network development activities and Dompet Dhuafa’s zakat management partners in the joint training of disaster volunteers from all over Indonesia.
- Dompet Dhuafa Receives 7 Awards at Indonesia Fundraising Award 2024: Dompet Dhuafa’s achievements in the Indonesia Fundraising Award 2024.
Da’wah and Culture
- Once addicted to gambling, now diligent in reciting the Quran: Stories of FHQ Santri in Jeneponto: The positive transformation of a former gambling addict who now diligently recites the Koran at FHQ (Forum Hafizh Quran).
- Dompet Dhuafa Chiki Fawzi Raises Voice for Palestine Through Wastra Nusantara at IN2MF 2024: Collaboration with Chiki Fawzi to raise the issue of Palestine through wastra Nusantara at IN2MF 2024.
- Through Music Sharing, J-Rocks and Bajawa Flores Coffee Share Orphan Gifts: Collaboration with J-Rocks and Bajawa Flores Coffee to share happiness with orphans.
- Young Traveling Explores Cultural Heritage: Inspiring stories in a program that invites the younger generation to explore and preserve cultural heritage.
- Dompet Dhuafa and Bina Trubus Swadaya Present the 4th FGD: Culture Strengthens Empowerment and Prophetic Leadership in Society: Cultural FGDs packaged in the form of reflections and cultural arts performances with the mission of applying noble values of leadership, the result of synergy between Dompet Dhuafa and Bina Trubus Swadaya.
The articles above illustrate the breadth of Dompet Dhuafa’s programs and their impact on society. From economic empowerment, education, health, social humanitarianism, to da’wah and culture, Dompet Dhuafa continues to make a positive contribution to the nation and humanity. The inspirational stories raised in these articles are expected to spark and inspire people to do good so that the benefits are more widespread and conveyed. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photo: Dhika Prabowo
Editor: Dedi Fadlil