SOUTH TANGERANG — Through its Community Service Institution (LPM), Dompet Dhuafa organized a Media Gathering event titled “Amplify the Voice of Humanity” in the Situ Gintung area, East Ciputat, on Tuesday (12/12/2023). The event was attended by 25 journalists from various national and regional mass media outlets.
This opportunity allowed LPM to create a space for discussion with journalists about social conditions often encountered during coverage. Furthermore, LPM aimed to appreciate the journalists’ hard work and efforts in finding and reporting social and humanitarian activities with Dompet Dhuafa.
As suggested by the event’s theme, LPM encouraged journalists to spread information about acts of kindness. Besides being a social media outlet for Dompet Dhuafa, journalists are also expected to serve as a link for information on communities in need of assistance. This aligns with the journalistic functions listed in Article 3, paragraph (1) of Law No. 40 of 1999 concerning the press, which include information, entertainment, education, social control, and social cohesion.
A discussion session was held between the attending media and Kamaluddin, the SO of Social Services at Dompet Dhuafa, and Noor Awaluddin Asjhar, the Head of LPM Dompet Dhuafa. During the session, Noor Awaluddin introduced LPM’s programs and explained that LPM operates its programs based on three pillars: service, empowerment, and guidance.
“We will gladly process information from our media friends if there are citizens in need of Dompet Dhuafa’s services. If you, our media friends, come across citizens in difficulty around you or during your coverage, please inform us. If they are deemed eligible for assistance, it is our duty to provide help,” explained Awal.
Additionally, Kamaluddin elaborated that besides collecting and distributing zakat funds, Dompet Dhuafa is also deeply concerned with humanitarian issues. At the end of each year, Dompet Dhuafa launches a special humanitarian month program called Humanesia, which is currently underway. For Humanesia 2023, Dompet Dhuafa is once again championing inclusive actions for people with disabilities.
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“Through social services, Dompet Dhuafa always strives to serve the community optimally. We constantly try to ensure that the assistance provided is well received by the beneficiaries and has a positive impact on their lives. Thus, LPM Dompet Dhuafa can meet the needs of the community, whether material, physical, or spiritual,” Kamaludin explained.
As part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration and the Humanesia agenda series, LPM also provided assistance to people with disabilities during this event. Four beneficiaries were present during the assistance reception, receiving aid such as Afo Shoes, Walking Aids, and Hearing Aids.
Alifa (9) and her mother from Cibarusah District, Bekasi Regency, were pleased to attend the event. They received Afo Shoes. For Alifa, the shoes are crucial, especially for her journey to school.
“When she walks to school, with her leg condition, she has to leave at six in the morning. As long as she’s still eager to attend school, we want to continue. Hopefully, when she needs new shoes due to growth, there will be provision. The shoes need to be adjusted according to the growth of her legs,” shared Alifa’s mother, Apih. (Dompet Dhuafa/Muthohar)