Social Counselors Play an Important Role in Public Education to Prevent Hoaxes

KARO (June 26, 2021) - Member of Commission VIII DPR RI Rudi Hartono Bangun appreciates various Ministry of Social Affairs programs such as social counseling and Social Rehabilitation Assistance (Atensi). Commission VIII continues to support the policies of the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, especially in increasing the independence of the beneficiary groups.

In the digital era, people receive a lot of information, but not all of it can be justified. "Social counseling can provide education to the public to use information wisely so they don't get caught up in hoaxes," said Rudi recently.

He emphasized that the rapid flow of digital-based information has also become a medium for the development of radical ideas that endanger the foundations of the life of the nation and state. Rudi believes that social counselors can play an active role in protecting the public from misleading information.

"I believe MoSA through social counselors can educate the public to obtain appropriate and useful information, so that they not only understand but can also be actively involved in supporting government programs, including stunting management, which is our collective focus," he said.

Rudi was present at the Working Visit of Commission VIII DPR RI in the context of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the theme Prevention of the Risks and Impacts of Stunting for Children for Family Welfare in Karo, North Sumatra.

Rudi also appreciated the Atensi program, in particular, which provided economic strengthening for persons with disabilities. Rudi praised Minister Risma's steps in encouraging innovation in strengthening the independence of persons with disabilities.

For example, by giving a tricycle motorbike to a person with a disability instead of an onthel bicycle. "That way he can move more agile and reach a wider range of buyers," he said.

"Atensi from MoSA has increased the productivity of beneficiaries," he said. Commission VIII is ready and will continue to support the program for strengthening and independence of persons with disabilities from MoSA.

Secretary of the Social Office of North Sumatra Province, Ardo Mulia Sitompul, expressed his gratitude to MoSA and Commission VIII of the DPR. Various programs from MoSA have a positive and real impact on the people of North Sumatra.