Risma Shares Her Intention to Empower Homeless People Through Micro Business

JAKARTA (December 30, 2020) - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini returned to meet residents who are living under the Gedong Panjang toll road, Pluit, North Jakarta.

To the occupants of the huts and illegal buildings under the toll road, Risma conveyed the same message as the residents on the riverbanks whom he had met on Monday. Risma motivated them to have the spirit to improve their standard of living, while offering empowerment programs.

Risma encouraging the men to continue their profession as scavengers, while the mothers will be taught to open micro businesses. Risma offered them to cultivate catfish stalls which it has been managed at the “Pangudi Luhur” Bekasi Social Rehabilitation Center for Ex-Homeless and Beggars (BRSEGP).

"Gentlemen, it's okay to be scavengers to make money. Later, we will teach the mothers how to earn money. There is catfish behind backyard of BRSEGP “Pangudi Luhur”, we will make pecel lele from it. Or make another, which can be sold. "said Risma.

During the visit accompanied by the Director General of Social Rehabilitation, Harry Hikmat, Risma did not forget to greet the children. "Come on, you must become a smart kid. I'll give you a scholarship later. Prove that you can be successful even though you are currently living under toll roads,” she said.

To local residents, Risma emphasized that if they want to change their fate, they must go through education. Risma stated that she had taken serious and real steps to open access to education for children from underprivileged circles while serving as Mayor of Surabaya.

Like a child of scavenger mason, patch worker, masseuse. "Many of them have become scholars. I'll give you a scholarship later. I'll buy these collected items later. I am a scavenger mother,” she said.

To the residents she stated the reason why it was necessary to come to this location, solely to invite them to change their fate. "Please, 'I'm a scavenger mother. I'll prepare the item later. I'll find the ministry's trash for you. But the place is not here sir, because it is not healthy. I'll give you a place, please see it first. There's a nice house, empty, "said Risma.

On that occasion, Risma also discuss with representatives from the Social Welfare Institution (LKS) and the Report Mandatory Recipient Institution (IPWL) who were present at the location. Risma plans to involve them to reach the social welfare service recipients (PPKS).

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