JAKARTA — The call to raise awareness and support for the people of Palestine continues to resonate. This time, Dompet Dhuafa, in collaboration with prominent Indonesian musicians, expressed their vocal support for Palestine’s independence through the Sound of Humanity (SOH) charity concert. This event took place at Cibis Park, Cilandak, South Jakarta, on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Apart from the concert, the Sound of Humanity event, which lasted from the afternoon into the night, featured a variety of activities. These included poetry readings, Mural for Humanity, Drawing Palestine Totebags, Palestine Merchandise, a Family Run, Humanity Poundfit, Badminton, donation services, and free health check-ups. The music concert saw performances by Dompet Dhuafa’s goodwill collaborators, including J-Rock, Mocca Band, Pusakata, Vickry Rasta, and Febry Rubi.
Prima Hadi Putra, Director of Communication and Technology at Dompet Dhuafa, stated that this event aimed to enhance awareness, especially towards the Palestinian community, as the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza persists.
“Dompet Dhuafa’s initiatives extend beyond crisis response to include ongoing recovery efforts, such as providing ambulances, hospitals, emergency housing, and more. We hope this collaboration will increase public concern and support for Palestine’s quest for independence,” he remarked.
Suci Nuzleni Qadarsih, GM of Marketing Communication at Dompet Dhuafa, shared at a press conference that Dompet Dhuafa continues to distribute food packages in the Gaza Strip. The organization also offers evacuation and medical services and sends winter logistics packages in cooperation with the Indonesian government. Previously, Dompet Dhuafa and its local partners successfully distributed ready-to-eat meals in Gaza City, food packages in Jabalyah and Tofah, Gaza, and provided public kitchen services through Dompet Dhuafa Kitchen, capable of serving 1,000 portions per day.
“We are currently preparing a humanitarian team to head to Rafah to oversee the delivery of aid from Indonesia, particularly those entrusted to Dompet Dhuafa. With the support of musicians, artists, and public figures at this event, we hope Dompet Dhuafa can extend significant assistance to many in Gaza,” she explained.
Baca juga: Para Musisi Turut Suarakan Bantu Cianjur Melalui Sound of Humanity
During the concert, Dompet Dhuafa collected nearly Rp1 billion in humanitarian donations from various donors, including contributions from Pusakata and its fans, Mocca and its fans, Madrasah Pembangunan UIN Syahid, Goozone Sports, Army Indonesia, Universitas Djuanda, Yayasan Pusat Studi Pengembangan Islam Amaliyah, and Pokjakwas PAI Nasional.
These donations were presented by representatives from each group and received directly by Prima Hadi Putra. Additional donations were gathered from Sound of Humanity attendees through donation boxes available throughout the concert.
Mohammad Istiqamah Djamad, also known as Bang Is from Pusakata, encouraged his fans and the wider public not to hesitate in supporting Palestine. He passionately shared his support for Palestine during the event.
Baca juga: Sound of Humanity Makassar, Is Pusakata dan Gema Konser Kemanusiaan Untuk Palestina
“Honestly, my heart is broken. To share a bit, tomorrow I will be in a place likely to draw criticism from netizens, and I’m ready for that tonight. The important thing is that I’ve made a contribution tonight. Tomorrow, I aim to continue being helpful to others in different ways, regardless of any negative comments that may arise. However, we hope for the best,” he expressed. (Dompet Dhuafa/Muthohar)