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"Hello ... good morning, friends, good morning, Ms. Minister," said one of the children from the Baduy Tribe, directly from where they live. This greeting received a response from children in other areas, also through a live video connection.
Not all responded with: "Hello guys." The children at Sentra Antasena Magelang responded by playing the drum band. That way, the joy between them can be felt even though they are in the different area.
On this occasion, Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini also greeted the children one by one from the digital screen. She provides opportunities for children to express their desires and thoughts.
The children of Meratus Dayak tribe asked for electricity to be activated in their area. "So, we can learn, ma'am. And bicycle, ma'am," he said.
Children affected by the disaster in Majene, West Sulawesi, asked the Minister of Social Affairs to build a house because their house was damaged by the disaster.
From the easternmost tip, children in Erosaman asked for additional educational facilities, such as school facilities, teachers and supporting equipment. Seeing the courage of the children to express their opinions made the Minister of Social Affairs and the invitees express their appreciation.
"Yes, Indonesian children do have to be brave. Because you are future leaders," said the Minister of Social Affairs at the East Lombok Regent's Office, West Nusa Tenggara Province (01/08).
To the requests of the children, the Minister promised to pay attention. Requests that are the domain of the Ministry of Social Affairs will be processed immediately.
Meanwhile, requests such as house repairs, power lines, and so on, will be combined with related ministries and agencies.
The Minister of Social Affairs also advised them to cultivate an attitude of caring and loving each other. "You must love, care and help each other. Because you are brothers, one nation," said the Minister of Social Affairs.
Indonesian children must not humiliate, bully or hurt other colleagues. "There are other friends who are lacking, maybe they are not perfect in sight, don't have any limbs. But that doesn't necessarily make us look down on us. No, we can't. Because behind their shortcomings there are also advantages. Because in God's eyes, we are all the same," said the Minister of Social Affairs.
Like Ivory, he is a child with multiple disabilities. But he is passionate and works hard. "He can save up to Rp. 20 million from his business," said the Minister of Social Affairs.
On that occasion the Minister of Social Affairs also handed over ATENSI assistance for East Lombok children worth Rp3.8 billion in the form of assistance for children's needs (nutrition, clothing, school equipment, etc.), assistance for special needs (wheelchairs, Walker glasses, etc.), extreme poverty alleviation (access electricity and water), and renovation of child-friendly homes.
Also present virtually the Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection I Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, present at the location of the activity included members of Commission VIII DPR RI Rachmat Hidayat, Deputy Governor of NTB Sitti Rohmi Djalilah, Regent of East Lombok Sukiman Azmy, representatives of the Supervisory Board of the Humanitarian Fund Foundation Kompas Rusdi Amral, Chairman of the Humanitarian Foundation of Kompas Antonius Tommy.
The theme of National Children Day 2022 is "Protected Children for Advanced Indonesia" and the tagline "Great Indonesian Children". The theme is meaningful to motivate Indonesian children to have high ideals, be firm with various challenges and not give up easily.
The series of National Children Day 2022 celebrations will take place at 17 points consisting of 5 sub-districts in East Lombok Regency, 10 community points in the 3T area and 2 points in the Ministry of Social Centers and Integrated Centers.
National Children Day 2022 is expected to be a moment for children from all over Indonesia to communicate with each other
The communities that will host the National Children Day 2022 are Anak Dalam Tribe in Jambi, Baduy Tribe of Banten, Bertam Island Sea Tribe in the Riau Islands, Erosaman Papuan Asmat Tribe, Papua Amagais Asmat Tribe, Asatat Papuan Asmat Tribe, children in Sebatik Nunukan border area, Wini Small Town. North Middle East), Meratus Dayak Tribe, and Majene. ‘Soeharso’ Integrated Center in Solo and ‘Antasena’ Center in Magelang were set to be the locus of the institution.
A series of National Children Day 2022 activities have been carried out, including the ‘Alyatama’ Center Jambi providing school bus assistance. Construction of a school in Majene, assistance with boats for crossing school children on Bertam Island, computers and laptops in Wini, 100 bicycles in Sarmi Regency, Papua, and strengthening of a community center for children in the Meratus Dayak Tribe. **
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Ministry of Social Affairs
