Members of Commission VIII DPR RI Appreciate the Ministry of Social Affairs in Distributing ATENSI

Writer :

Humas Ditjen Rehabilitasi Sosial

Editor :

David

Translator :

Karlina Irsalyana

TAKALAR (7 October 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs continues to distribute the Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) support which was symbolically given by the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, and Member of Commission VIII DPR RI, Samsu Niang to Beneficiaries and Orphans, fatherless and motherless whose parents died from Covid-19 in Takalar with a total value of Rp. 1,113,775,200.

ATENSI's support consists of entrepreneurship assistance for 539 beneficiaries in the form of barbershop businesses, grocery businesses, workshop businesses, air conditioning service businesses, and livestock businesses. Accessibility assistance for 25 beneficiaries consisting of Hearing Assistance (ABD), talking cellphones, adaptive walking sticks, talking laptops, wheelchairs, prostheses, crutches, and tripods.

Furthermore, basic needs assistance for 24 beneficiaries in the form of necessities and nutrition. As well as assistance for orphans, who were also handed over directly by the Minister of Social Affairs Risma for 97 children who were left by their parents due to Covid-19.

"We provide monthly assistance for them so that they can still go to school. So, children who have not attended school will get Rp. 300,000/month, those who are already in school Rp. 200,000/month," explained Social Minister Risma.

Member of Commission VIII DPR RI, Samsu Niang appreciated the Ministry of Social Affairs, "This is something we should appreciate, be quick and responsive to solve problems. "Efforts to accelerate distribution for beneficiaries," said Samsu Niang.

In addition to the assistance provided, Social Minister Risma also always provides reinforcement and motivation, one of which is for orphans whose parents died due to Covid-19. "You don't have to feel alone, you don't have to be afraid, you don't have to be inferior. You can do it if you want because everyone is allowed to succeed," said Social Minister Risma.

The emotion felt by Devina Salsabila (15) who had been left by her father 6 months ago due to Covid-19 when Social Minister Risma gave encouragement and allowed Devina to send letters to her.

"I was very close to my father. He always advised me that if I wanted to become a doctor, I had to be passionate about studying and pursuing my dreams. I hope that I can make my mother and sister happy," said Devina.

This ATENSI support is a collaboration of several Social Rehabilitation Centers, namely Gau Mabaji Gowa, Nipotowe Palu, Wirajaya Makassar, Tumou Tou Manado, Todopuli Makassar, and Pangurangi Takalar.

Aslam Saidina (17), one of the beneficiaries of the Aisyiyah Lumbung branch of LKSA Amrullah who received Productive Economic Enterprises (UEP) assistance in the form of a barbershop business with a value of Rp. 5 million. The income he receives in the barbershop business is Rp. 250 thousand / day. "I hope to be more independent and Amrullah Barbershop can develop," said Aslam, who aspires to be a soldier.

Present during this working visit, the Secretary General and other Echelon I Officials in the Ministry of Social Affairs, Special Staff to the Minister, Head of Social Services of South Sulawesi Province, Head of Makassar City Social Service, Head of Takalar District Social Service, Head of Gowa District Social Service, Head of Tanah Toraja District Social Service, Head of Sidenreng Rappang District Social Service, Head of Wajo District Social Service Office, Head of Bone District Social Service, Head of Sinjai District Social Service, Bank Mandiri, the Head of Social Rehabilitation Center “Toddopuli” Makasar, the Head of Social Rehabilitation Center Wirajaya Makasar, and the Head of Social Rehabilitation Center Gau Mabaji Makassar.

2021-10-07
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