PRINGSEWU, LAMPUNG — At the Pringsewu District Stunting Coordination Meeting, the Lampung branch of Dompet Dhuafa was honored with an award for its contributions towards supporting the acceleration program aimed at reducing stunting rates in the region. The award certificate was directly presented by the Acting Regent of Pringsewu, Adi Erlansyah, to Yogi Achmad Fajar, a representative of Dompet Dhuafa Lampung, on Tuesday (20/2/2024) at the Urban Style Hotel.
“The resolution and reduction of stunting cannot be achieved alone; it needs the support of various elements. Thankfully, with the assistance of various agencies and community members, the Indonesia Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI) indicates that the prevalence of stunting in Pringsewu District in 2022 decreased by 2.8 percent, from 19 percent in 2021 to 16.2 percent. Additionally, the prevalence rate in Lampung is 15.2 percent,” stated the Acting Regent of Pringsewu.
According to Pikiran Rakyat Lampung, the Pringsewu District Government aims to reduce stunting in the district by 10.91 percent in 2024 through specific and sensitive nutritional interventions.
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Yogi Achmad Fajar, the Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Lampung, expressed his gratitude for the recognition. Yogi stated that the award is an acknowledgment of Dompet Dhuafa Lampung’s efforts in tackling social issues through zakat initiatives.
“Alhamdulillah, this is a blessing for all those involved, especially the amils (zakat collectors) and donors of Dompet Dhuafa Lampung. This motivates us to be even more enthusiastic and committed to contributing to the fight against stunting in Lampung,” Yogi elaborated.
In addition to Dompet Dhuafa Lampung, seven other partners were also recognized with similar awards. Among them is the Indonesian Breastfeeding Mothers Association (AIMI) Lampung, a collaborator with Dompet Dhuafa in Lampung. Since 2023, Dompet Dhuafa Lampung and AIMI Lampung have been implementing the Nutrition Awareness Movement Post Program (Pos Genzi) in Pringsewu.
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Through this program, Dompet Dhuafa Lampung carries out 12-day interventions for children with stunting and those at risk of stunting. Moreover, Dompet Dhuafa Lampung also offers education to mothers from disadvantaged families.
“God willing, in 2024, Dompet Dhuafa Lampung and AIMI Lampung plan to organize the Pos Genzi Program again in Pringsewu District at a different location,” Yogi announced.
Additionally, Dompet Dhuafa Lampung actively distributes nutrition packages for healthy children and pregnant women. (Dompet Dhuafa/Lampung)