JAKARTA – In order to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 1446 H while maximizing the implementation of zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf (Ziswaf) and humanitarian funds, Dompet Dhuafa held a Welcoming Ramadan Gathering entitled “You Inspired Us” on Thursday (16/1/2025). Located at Twin House, Cipete, South Jakarta, social media activists were present:influencers, KOLs, bloggers, communities and content creators; to help disseminate Dompet Dhuafa’s messages of kindness.
Through the Welcoming Ramadan Gathering, it is hoped that a space can be created to share ideas, inspire each other, and build collaborations that benefit the wider community, especially in facing the poverty crisis. Influencers who attended, are expected to utilize their influence to spread messages of kindness, about the importance of sharing, and encourage their followers to welcome the month of Ramadan with gratitude and the spirit of sharing.
Etika Setiawanti, Secretary of the Dompet Dhuafa Republika Foundation, said that in 2025 Dompet Dhuafa invites the Indonesian people to prepare themselves to give more meaning to themselves, to others and to Allah Swt.
“It’s great that today we are in touch with KOLs, influencers, bloggers, and content creators in order to welcome Ramadan, the holy month that will soon arrive. Through Dompet Dhuafa, God willing, there will be many programs that we will roll out, requiring the participation and contribution of all friends. Of course, influencers and KOLs play an important role in helping to spread messages of kindness, so that more people support Dompet Dhuafa’s good movements and more benefits are felt by our brothers and sisters in need, “said Etika Setiawanti.
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Dompet Dhuafa collects zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf, and humanitarian funds to be implemented into good programs, especially in Ramadan 1446 H. Andriansyah as Chairman of Ramadan 1446 H, explained the Ramadan 1446 H program, including Sharing Iftar, Bareng Yatim Shopping, Borong Dagang UMKM, and Tebar Zakat Fitrah.
“The Dompet Dhuafa program itself in Ramadan 1446 H, we have programs that involve influencers and KOLs. Dompet Dhuafa’s Ramadan programs include Berbagi Buka Puasa which targets marginalized communities where we break the fast together in the villages. Then we have the Bareng Yatim Shopping Program, where we invite orphans to enter the shopping center then we give them the freedom to choose the items they need,” said Andriansyah.
“Then we have a program that targets MSMEs, where MSME traders when they are about to break the fast, we buy and distribute takjil to the surrounding community. Finally, there is also the Tebar Zakat Fitrah Program to remote areas of the country targeting orphans including Shopping Together with Orphans, “he continued.
Dompet Dhuafa continues to be committed through funds derived from zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf, and humanity not only used for emergency assistance, but also managed productively. The funds are allocated through various economic programs that focus on five main pillars. The goal is to increase the dignity and change the living conditions of the beneficiaries (mustahik) so that they can transform into beneficiaries (muzaki).
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This event is also a form of appreciation from Dompet Dhuafa to influencers who have made great contributions. On this occasion, Dompet Dhuafa invites influencers to play a more active role in helping people in need, especially in preparing and living Ramadan with meaning.
In addition, this activity is also to strengthen cooperation networks that can have a positive impact. In the midst of various challenges faced by the community, such as economic inequality, education, and health, Dompet Dhuafa strives to be present as an institution that is able to provide appropriate solutions and assistance. Collaboration with influencers is expected to further expand the reach of positive messages and support the good efforts that continue to be carried out by Dompet Dhuafa.
“I would like to thank you once again for friends, in accordance with today’s tagline that all of you You Inspired Us. Thank you for being with Dompet Dhuafa,” Etika added.
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One of the Influencers present, Fahira, said that today’s activity reminded her of the importance of preparing for Ramadan as well as possible. The preparation includes various aspects, ranging from useful activities to the wise use of wealth.
“All the programs are good, especially spending on orphans, buying MSME merchandise, all the activities that were described earlier, in my opinion, are all good things, even friends who want to join the program to go directly to help people, want to feel how to spend orphans, buy MSMEs, you can just go to Dompet Dhuafa or join Dompet Dhuafa directly,” Fahira said. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photo: Anndini Dwi Putri
Editor: Dhika