Ministry of Social Affairs Distributes Assistance to a Family Living in the Gardens

Writer :

Humas Balai Karya Mulya Jaya Jakarta

Editor :

Annisa YH

Translator :

Karlina Irsalyana

MAJALENGKA (21 April 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through the "Mulya Jaya" Training Center in Jakarta provided assistance to a family which on April 15 had already been assessed and identified their problems and needs. Jeni and Melani, a husband and wife and their four children live in a hut in the middle of a garden owned by residents in Parung Jaya Village, Leuwimunding District, Majalengka Regency.

Based on the results of the assessment, Jeni and Melani’s families need fulfillment of basic needs such as food for children and cooking utensils for business. This is following the direction of the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, and the Director General of Social Rehabilitation, Harry Hikmat to ensure that the assistance provided is empowering them for sustainable independence. Following up on the results of the assessment, "Mulya Jaya" Training Center moved quickly to distribute the assistance.

Director of Social Rehabilitation for the Persons with Social Deviance Issues and Human Trafficking Victims, Waskito Budi Kusumo explained that this was a Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) program which had become a program of the Ministry of Social Affairs in providing dynamic, integrative, and complementary services to the Persons who Need Social Welfare Services (PPKS).

"This is a real form of ATENSI carried out for PPKS. Through this assistance, it is hoped that a family will not only fulfill their basic needs but also become more empowered and independent", said Budi.

Head of the Center, Ai Herliyah, accompanied by the Head of Sub Division of Administration Muchyidin, Coordinator of the Social Assessment and Advocacy Section, Agung Santoso, who participated in this activity, hoped that the assistance provided could meet their basic needs.

"Hopefully this assistance can be useful for Jenni and Melani's family. Besides, I hope that this assistance can fulfill their basic needs and increase their independence by starting a business according to their abilities. By instilling motivation and fighting power to live a better life. Then it is related to administrative matters such as KTP (ID Card), KK (Family Card), and others. Jeni as a husband can be more cooperative with local officials so that they can access existing assistance programs ", explained Ai.

The assistance provided was in the form of assistance to fulfill basic needs consisting of 2 mattresses of 120x200 cm size, 3 bolster pillows, 3 pillows, 2 sheets of sheets, 2 pcs of roll mats, 1 crate of chicken eggs, 50 kg of rice, 10 sardines cans, 10 liters of cooking oil, 4 boxes of instant noodles, 4 cans of biscuits, 3 kg of sugar, 2 packs of tea, 5 boxes of milk, 2 boxes of cereal, 2 boxes of soap, 12 pieces of soap, 12 pieces of toothpaste, 12 pieces of toothbrushes, 6 sachets of shampoo, 5 pieces of detergent, and 2 packs of dish soap.

Empowerment assistance for businesses in the form of 1 gas stove, 2 stoves, 2 pots, 2 basins, 1 dozen plates, 1 dozen glasses, 1 dozen spoons, 1 dozen forks, 1 knife, and 2 spatulas.

Melani cried emotionally to receive the aid package and felt very grateful.

"I am very grateful ma'am, sir. I can only say thank you. God willing, with this help I want to open a business of selling food," said Melani softly, wiping her tears.

"We express our gratitude to the Ministry of Social Affairs through Mulya Jaya Training Center who has empathized with providing food assistance to the residents of Parung Jaya Village in this dire condition," said Uha Suhadi, Head of Patuanan Village.

Currently, the married couple, Jeni and Melani, have been registered for their marriage ceremony at the local religious court and are in the process of summoning a trial to obtain legality. After that, birth certificates will be made for the children.

After the entire series of administrative needs have been resolved, they will then be registered in the Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) program and the Family Hope Program (PKH) in collaboration with the Majalengka Regency Social Service.

"In principle, we are ready to help facilitate Jeni and Melani’s families to enter the BPNT and PKH programs," said Danny, Head of the Social Rehabilitation Division of Majalengka Regency.

This activity was also attended by the Parung Jaya and Patuanan Village Military Command, Parung Jaya Police, Leuwimunding Sub-District Head, Patuanan Village Head, Patuanan Village Officials, and LKS Mawar Persada.

2021-04-22
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