JAKARTA —Embracing a spirit of compassion and a commitment to aid the people of Palestine, Pertamina Retail has partnered with Dompet Dhuafa for a noble collaborative effort. PT Pertamina Retail (PTPR), through its Islamic Preaching Council (BDI), has channeled humanitarian donations to Palestine via Dompet Dhuafa. The contribution, totaling IDR 50 million, was directly presented by Iin Febrian, the President Director of Pertamina Retail, to a Dompet Dhuafa representative at Graha Pertamina, Gambir, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (5/12/2023).
Iin Febrian shared that this humanitarian donation for Palestine represents a modest gesture by Pertamina to engage with the community, funded by the management and all officers of PT Pertamina Retail.
Through this partnership with Dompet Dhuafa, Pertamina Retail aspires to offer tangible support for Palestine’s recovery and bring hope to those in need within the region.
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“This is our way of contributing, of participating in humanitarian efforts. We are deeply moved by the situation in Palestine. It’s about extending our help to our brothers and sisters, and it goes beyond the humanitarian aid we provide. Pertamina, as a group, has demonstrated a strong commitment to humanitarian causes,” he stated.
The ceremony for the donation handover to Palestine also featured Ahmad Faqih Syarafaddin, the General Manager of ZIS Collection at Dompet Dhuafa. Faqih noted that the Palestinian conflict has been a focal point for Dompet Dhuafa well before the tragic events of October 7, 2023.
Moreover, in managing the humanitarian funds donated by the Indonesian community, Dompet Dhuafa has implemented three strategic schemes.
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“Firstly, we are collaborating with the Government to dispatch logistics to El Arish, Egypt, which will then be distributed through the Rafah crossing into Gaza. President Jokowi has already released two batches of these supplies,” Faqih disclosed.
“Secondly, we are partnering with local organizations in Gaza. They typically provide reports within two weeks, and fortunately, DD Kitchen is operational again. We’re distributing 1,000 food packages daily. Thirdly, we’ve dispatched a four-member team from Dompet Dhuafa, as part of the Indonesia Humanitarian Alliance (IHA), to oversee the aid in Cairo, Egypt. This ensures that logistics from Cairo reach El Arish and then proceed through the Rafah gate. Given the numerous checkpoints from El Arish to the Rafah gate, our team is tasked with advocating for and ensuring the delivery of aid from the Indonesian community,” he added.
Recognizing the opportunity for further collaboration, Pertamina Retail is keen on enhancing its partnership with Dompet Dhuafa. This goes beyond aid for Palestine, aiming to extend assistance to other needy communities. Faqih also expressed gratitude for the burgeoning partnership between Pertamina Retail and Dompet Dhuafa.
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“We are immensely grateful for this trust. Collaborating with Pertamina at large is not new to us. We ask for your prayers that we may continue to faithfully manage this responsibility. Thank you for your trust,” Faqih concluded in his address. (Dompet Dhuafa/Anndini)