JAKARTA — The initiator and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dompet Dhuafa, Parni Hadi, had a conversation with various messengers of kindness. They are influencers with numerous followers who have accompanied Dompet Dhuafa in delivering acts of kindness. This event took place at Cosmo Amarossa, Cipete, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (20/12/2023).
A gathering with influencers aimed to enhance the synergy between Dompet Dhuafa and its longstanding partners in spreading kindness. Dompet Dhuafa cannot act alone. With support from all stakeholders who play an essential role, such as donors, the government, media, bloggers, and influencers, Dompet Dhuafa can carry out its mandate to empower.
Etika Setiawanti, as the Director of Resource Mobilization at Dompet Dhuafa, stated that Indonesia is now dominated by the Millennial and Generation Z. According to today’s data from Dompet Dhuafa donors, 35 percent are millennials. They have contributed to the increase in Dompet Dhuafa’s fundraising over this year.
Therefore, Dompet Dhuafa continuously strives to simplify services and digitalization in all aspects. From ease of donation, donor services, to distribution to benefit recipients. Thus, activity information and reports can be quickly and openly accessed by everyone, especially influencers who need content material promptly.
“We thank the brothers and sisters willing to accompany Dompet Dhuafa and continue to trust Dompet Dhuafa. Thus, they are willing to spread the good content that Dompet Dhuafa does,” she said.
On this occasion, Parni mentioned that being a volunteer is a calling of the soul. Additionally, being a volunteer is a gift from Allah SWT. However, he advised that a gift could become a source of suffering or a trial. The measure is not the same for everyone. Only Allah knows. Therefore, Parni Hadi encourages everyone to always be grateful for each person’s strengths. Thus, the gift becomes beneficial for others.
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“Then, do good for others and yourself. I hope you can think bigger than me. I want to hear your ideas,” Parni said.
Through this gathering, the discussion was warmly conducted between Parni Hadi and the present influencers. One of the speakers, Aliah Sayuti, expressed her deep impression of every journey taken with Dompet Dhuafa. According to her, participating directly in delivering programs to benefit recipients is very valuable. Indeed, that experience becomes nourishment for her soul to calm the heart.
Many of the attending influencers are writers. Parni Hadi then encouraged them not to stop writing. Although it can sometimes be tiring, it can be overcome by taking a brief rest and then starting again. As humans, feeling tired is natural, and rest is necessary. This is to refresh the intention and mind so that the spirit reemerges.
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“Writing is formulating ideas. Reading is expanding horizons. A book is an artifact of knowledge,” stated the senior journalist.
The event was then closed with a prayer by Ahmad Shonhaji, Director of Da’wah, Culture, and Community Services at Dompet Dhuafa. Subsequently, following Parni Hadi’s message, the influencers wrote down ideas to create goodwill programs. (Dompet Dhuafa/Muthohar)