JAKARTA — Continuing its tradition of goodwill, the fashion brand Buttonscarves has once again directed donations to the people of Palestine through Dompet Dhuafa. This time, Buttonscarves contributed the proceeds from ticket sales for the event “Grand Study: Prayer for Palestine,” held in Ballroom 3 of The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, South Jakarta, on Saturday (9/12/2023).
The event featured Ustaz Felix Siauw, a long-time researcher of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Ustaz Husein Gaza, a humanitarian activist who has resided in Palestine for many years. The Islamic and humanitarian study session was hosted by the couple Arie Untung and Fenita, who are fervent supporters of Palestinian independence.
Hundreds of tickets sold out in less than a minute. The donation was directly handed over by Linda Anggrea, Founder & CEO of Buttonscarves, to Etika Setiawanti, Director of Resource Mobilization at Dompet Dhuafa.
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Previously, Buttonscarves, in partnership with the Modinity Group, had donated IDR 500 million to Palestine on November 9, 2023, which Dompet Dhuafa successfully distributed to Gaza’s residents in the form of food packages and other basic necessities.
On this occasion, Etika thanked Buttonscarves and The BS Lady/BS Men (the nickname for Buttonscarves’ product users) for their enthusiasm. The swift sale of tickets demonstrates The BS Lady/BS Men’s eagerness to support Palestinian independence.
Etika assured that the donations from all event ticket sales would be allocated to our brothers and sisters in Palestine, who are currently enduring a humanitarian crisis. Dompet Dhuafa has been proactively responding to the crisis from the outset through three types of assistance: food, medical supplies, and fuel.
“We hope that our brothers and sisters in Palestine will soon be liberated from the oppression they currently endure, and we are grateful for the community’s support and trust,” she stated in front of The BS Ladies/Boys.
Linda Anggrea also expressed her gratitude for The BS Ladies/Boys’ enthusiasm. She was delighted to collaborate again with Dompet Dhuafa to channel donations to the Palestinian people.
“This time, we collected donations from the ticket sales of the Grand Study and Prayer for Palestine event. All proceeds have been donated through Dompet Dhuafa. Thank you for this collaboration. We hope that from today onwards, we can continue to forge and collaborate on more charitable initiatives with Dompet Dhuafa,” she remarked.
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During the study session, Husein Gaza highlighted that the people of Gaza’s outspoken resistance to Israeli brutality should be matched by a global awakening to humanity. The oppression of Palestinians by Israeli Zionists is not new; it has persisted for decades.
“The people of Gaza, whether under aggression or not, remain oppressed. Before the aggression, only 30% of Gaza’s water was potable. The economic and medical crises are profound. They have been slowly perishing over decades, yet the world has remained silent,” he declared.
The difference now, with the resistance against Israel’s cruelty, is that the world has begun to take notice and condemn Israel’s actions. If the people of Palestine remained silent, they would perish silently. However, by resisting, they confidently face death, sending a message to the world.
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“Hussein stressed the need for collaboration among all humanitarian organizations and global citizens. Whether we like it or not, with or without us, Palestine is destined for independence. The question remains: where and how will we stand when that time arrives?” Husein asserted firmly.
Echoing his sentiments, Ustaz Felix called upon the 1.7 billion Muslims worldwide to unite with clear intent to resolve the Israeli issue effortlessly. Meaningful discussions on liberating and uplifting the Palestinian community must start with a thorough understanding of the Palestinian issue; otherwise, peace will remain elusive.
“To awaken Islamic nations and assist our friends in Palestine, we must first eliminate mental obstacles. Being a person of conscience is sufficient to determine our stance,” he urged.(Dompet Dhuafa/Muthohar)