BOGOR, WEST JAVA – Dompet Dhuafa through the Community Service Institute (LPM) collaborated with the Community Workers Association (IPSM) and the Bogor Regency Social Service, again distributed productive zakat in the form of 22 wheelchairs and 9 walking aids for people with disabilities and the elderly, in seven villages in Rancabungur District, Bogor Regency on Tuesday (14/1/2025).
The process of handing over assistance previously began with an assessment of the beneficiaries, so that it is hoped that these wheelchairs and walkers are really right on target.
Ahmad Sonhaji, Dompet Dhuafa’s Director of Da’wah and Cultural Social Services, expressed his hope that this assistance would provide comfort to the beneficiaries.
“If later this tool is no longer used after recovery. We have arranged a return mechanism to IPSM so that it can be reused by other people in need,” said Ahmad Shonhaji.
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The symbolization of the distribution of wheelchairs and walkers took place at the Rancabungur District Office, Bogor Regency. In line with that, Kamaludin, Head of LPM Dompet Dhuafa, also hopes that this assistance can continue.
“We hope that this assistance will have a significant impact on the community. In addition, the rotation of the utilization of this tool will also expand its benefits for the long term,” said Kamaludin.
Emong (84), one of the beneficiaries, expressed her gratitude for this assistance. All this time, Emong has only relied on a wooden stick to walk.
“It’s difficult for me to walk now, I only use a wooden stick. Thank you very much, I am very grateful. Alhamdulillah, let my benefits be used. Hopefully, it will be rewarded by Allah Swt,” she said emotionally.
This activity is a concrete manifestation of the implementation of productive zakat and collaboration between Dompet Dhuafa, IPSM Rancabungur, and the Bogor Regency Social Service in supporting the needs of underprivileged citizens, especially empowering people with disabilities.
“Hopefully this initiative will be a stimulant to build cooperation with various other stakeholders, especially in the Rancabungur area and Bogor Regency,” continued Ahmad Shonhaji.
Dita Aprilia, Head of Rancabungur Sub-district, also expressed her deep appreciation to Dompet Dhuafa for this assistance.
“We express our deepest gratitude to Dompet Dhuafa for the assistance provided to our residents. This is very helpful to the community, especially those who need assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers. Hopefully this synergy will continue to be established to support the Rancabungur community, “he said.
Dompet Dhuafa continues to be committed to providing assistance that is sustainable and has a real impact on society, especially vulnerable groups such as disabilities and the elderly. Hopefully this step will inspire many parties to participate in social care actions. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Anndini Dwi Putri, Hasna, LPM
Editor: Dhika