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Ministry of Social Affairs Distributes ATENSI for Orphans Due to the Impact of Covid-19 in Central Java and DIY
MAGELANG (28 September 2021) – The Ministry of Social
Affairs through Social Rehabilitation Center “Antasena” Magelang has
distributed Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) support in the form of
assistance to fulfill basic needs for orphans, fatherless and motherless whose
parents died due to the impact of Covid-19.
A total of 86 ATENSI
packages were distributed in 4 districts in Central Java and 1 district in
Yogyakarta, namely Magelang City with 3 packages, Salatiga City with 16
packages, Temanggung Regency with 15 packages, Boyolali Regency with 10
packages, and Bantul Regency with 48 packages.
One district in
Yogyakarta, namely Gunung Kidul Regency, has distributed ATENSI support for
orphans whose parents died of Covid-19 on 2 September 2021 ago.
Following the
direction of the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, the Ministry of
Social Affairs will assist orphans whose parents died due to
exposure to Covid-19. Previously, data collection and needs assessment were
carried out by the Social Rehabilitation Companion in collaboration with the
Provincial and Regency/City Social Services.
The Head of Section for
Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly, Suryanti, who represents the Social
Service of Bantul Regency, expressed her gratitude for the ATENSI support
distributed in Bantul Regency. "Hopefully this assistance can increase
their enthusiasm to stay in school and sincerely accept the reality," he
added.