JAKARTA — Approaching Eid al-Fitr 1445 H, Dompet Dhuafa rolled out the Free Homecoming service to support the community to always stay in touch with their families through the Lebaran homecoming tradition. On Thursday (4/4/2024), Dompet Dhuafa released the beneficiaries of the Free Homecoming Program at the Philanthropy Building, South Jakarta. The total number of beneficiaries who departed for homecoming was 350 people with destinations in various regions in Java and Sumatra.
“Today Dompet Dhuafa is implementing the Free Homecoming program for people in Indonesia, especially in Jabodetabek. God willing, this year Dompet Dhuafa dispatched 350 free homecoming participants,” said Herdiansyah as Deputy Chairman II of the Dompet Dhuafa Republika Foundation (YDDR).
“This year’s Free Homecoming was attended by around 3,000 people. The response of the residents was very good, although they were worried that they were used to using public transportation. In the coming years, it is hoped that this service can be improved. Of the 350 participants selected, those in need such as children, the elderly, and those who are economically disadvantaged are considered,” Herdiansyah continued.
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Herdiansyah also explained that the Free Pulang Kampung Program is supported by Dompet Dhuafa organs, including Community Service Services (LPM) which is responsible for handling and responding to urgent needs, as well as the Disaster Management Center (DMC) which coordinates overall preparation and preparedness in the community.
In addition to Free Homecoming, Dompet Dhuafa also provides other facilities for participants who take part in this program. Starting from food for breaking the fast, goodie bags, to the Holiday Allowance (THR).
In addition, Dompet Dhuafa also released the Mudik Post Service Team which will roll out a variety of program services to oversee the needs of travelers at the locations that have been prepared. The rolling services include health checks, motorcycle service, cellphone service, takjil distribution, disaster preparedness education, massage, haircut, lactation area and children’s play.
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Dian Mulyadi as General Manager of Communication & Corporate Secretary of Dompet Dhuafa added, “Not only Free Homecoming, Dompet Dhuafa also provides homecoming posts for those who do not participate in the Free Homecoming Program. Travelers can stop by, we will serve with the best service. We provide health checks, massages, haircuts, motorcycle services, and iftar packages. The homecoming posts provided by Dompet Dhuafa totaled seven posts spread from the tip of West Java to the tip of East Java”.
Dompet Dhuafa Mudik Post service distribution locations include:
- Serang (Toyomerto gas station)
- Bandung (Al Mahdiyyin Mosque)
- Cirebon (Cirebon Power Park Rest Area)
- Banyumas (Big Mosque At Taqwa Ajibarang)
- Banyuwangi (Abnais Sabil Banyuwangi Mosque)
- Jakarta (Pulo Gebang Terminal)
- Jakarta (Kampung Rambutan Terminal)
- Meanwhile, Public Figure Aiman Ricky appreciated Dompet Dhuafa and reminded the Free Homecoming Participants to be careful in protecting their luggage, and also not to forget their obligation to pay zakat.
“I really salute Dompet Dhuafa for implementing the Free Return Home program which makes it easier for travelers. And for the Free Return Home participants, don’t forget to pay zakat fitrah, travelers can pay zakat fitrah through Dompet Dhuafa,” said Aiman Ricky.
Tika (37), one of the participants of the Free Homecoming Program, admitted that she was very happy and appreciated the program rolled out by Dompet Dhuafa.
“I live in Kebayoran Lama, but with the free homecoming program from Dompet Dhuafa, we can go home to our hometown in Pekalongan, Central Java. It’s been a long time since we went home and I am very grateful that this is very easy for us and thankful to Dompet Dhuafa,” said Tika. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and Photo: Muhammad Haitsam
Editor: Dhika Prabowo