Inspiring, Collaboration between Minister of Social Affairs and Arih, the Figure of Kartini Nowadays

Writer :

Indah Octavia Putri

Translator :

Alif Mufida Ulya

JAKARTA (April 25th, 2024) – In the spirit of Kartini Day, Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini attended the Kartini Nyeni Exhibition organized by Senyawa+ in Central Jakarta, Sunday (21/4).

Not only presented to see the work of Indonesian women, the Minister also spoke with the founder of Senyawa+, CEO of YouTube Indonesia, female artists, and content creator, Arih Lystia (30).

Arih is a beauty content creator from Lampung. Arih went viral after uploading her content on creating unique character make-up using his knees.

Arih's meeting with the Minister in Senayan City Forest Court at Thousand Kartini "Different but Same" Event last week organized by YouTube Indonesia ended with an offer of therapy to restore Arih's current condition.

"God and the universe destined my meeting with Mrs. Risma. Who would have thought that just from a short meeting and small talk, I would get help from the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA)," said Arih about her meeting with the Minister.

On the same occasion, the Acting Head of "Inten Soeweno" Integrated Center (STIS) in Cibinong M.O. Royani said that she received a direct message from the Minister to meet Arih and carried out an initial assessment to determine the condition, as well as appropriate treatment and assistance for Arih.

"My team and I met Arih on Friday (19/4) to see her condition. Apart from that, there was also a team from "Prof. Dr. Soeharso" Integrated Center in Surakarta who came to facilitate the bionic hand," he said.

Royani also said that he had prepared accommodation at STIS in Cibinong as a temporary residence for Arih and her mother during the therapy period. "Yesterday, we communicated with Arih and her mother. They were willing to stay at the Center during the therapy period to be more focused," he said.

Apart from providing assistance, the Minister also asked for content collaboration with Arih so that she could motivate other friends with disabilities. "I hope that Arih will be an inspiration for other friends with disabilities because God definitely created us with a purpose so that we have to push ourselves to be better every day," said the Minister.

Arih also expressed her gratitude to the Minister for the opportunity and assistance she had been given. "Because I didn't get this opportunity in my area, I had to wait 10 years to be able to meet you and get help from this bionic hand. Thank you, Mam," said Arih.

Apart from that, Arih also appreciated the performance of MoSA’s employees who were fast and responsive in providing services, "Thank you very much to the staff at MoSA who have provided super fast and responsive service," she concluded.

Public Relations Bureau
Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs

2024-04-25
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