JAKARTA – As a demonstration of their commitment and full support for Palestinian sovereignty, Dompet Dhuafa organized a press conference titled “From Indonesia to the People of Palestine” at the Lobby of the Philanthropy Building in South Jakarta on Tuesday (7/11/2023).
The Director of Communications and Technology at Dompet Dhuafa stated, “As of November 5th, data released by the Palestinian side indicates that 10,500 people have become martyrs. Breaking down this data, 8,000 of them are women and children.”
Indonesia has historically been a steadfast supporter of Palestinian sovereignty. In addition to advocating for peace, the Indonesian government encourages assistance for the Palestinian people. After years of consistently providing aid to Palestine, Dompet Dhuafa is once again playing a role by sending humanitarian aid in collaboration with the government. This aid is sourced from the goodwill of the Indonesian people and channeled through Dompet Dhuafa.
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Ustaz Ahmad Shonhaji, Director of Social Services, Da’wah, and Culture at Dompet Dhuafa, emphasized the crucial role of humanitarian organizations in providing aid to survivors in Gaza, Palestine. Dompet Dhuafa has a long history of providing various forms of humanitarian aid.
Akbar Saddam, General Manager of Communications & Strategic Partnerships at DMC Dompet Dhuafa, mentioned that Dompet Dhuafa is swiftly taking action to send aid.
“Yes, so far we have already sent around 2,600 pieces of logistical aid, including 1,000 children’s blankets, adult blankets, and mattresses,” Akbar explained.
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Dompet Dhuafa is also in the process of planning long-term recovery programs in Gaza, should the situation improve. Some of the planned programs include the rehabilitation of hospitals, the provision of ambulances, clean water facilities, and temporary housing in the form of container shelters.
“In the future, we will send approximately 4 containers from Dompet Dhuafa in collaboration with the government and the Indonesian Humanitarian Alliance. These containers will contain baby kits for mothers and children, as well as medical supplies and food. Currently, there is a clean water crisis in Gaza, making it very difficult for the people of Gaza to access clean water. God willing, Dompet Dhuafa plans to build wells for clean water to ease access for the people of Gaza,” Akbar stated.
During this Press Conference for Solidarity for Palestine, Dompet Dhuafa also expressed its stance on Israel’s continuous escalation in Palestine, as conveyed by Ustaz Ahmad Shonhaji. The statement includes:
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- Urging and calling on the international network of the UN to continuously work towards making Israel stop the war and implement a ceasefire for Palestine.
- Encouraging and continuously inviting the Indonesian community to fully support Palestine through prayers, financial aid, and expressing concern and care, demonstrating to the world that Palestine is not alone in defending its land and achieving full independence.
- Inviting all partners and multi-stakeholders, including the community, humanitarian organizations, national, and international NGOs, to collaborate and work together.
In addition to its collaboration with the Indonesian government, Dompet Dhuafa is also providing ongoing aid through local volunteers to support Palestinian sovereignty. Dompet Dhuafa continues to advocate for assistance from stakeholders to help our brothers and sisters in Palestine, especially vulnerable groups such as women, the elderly, and children.
“For the public, do not be discouraged, regardless of the amount of your donation. It brings happiness to the people of Palestine,” concluded Shonhaji. (Dompet Dhuafa/Syafira)