Social Minister Gives Motivation to "RR" Children Victims of TIP and Other Children at the "Handayani" Center in Jakarta

JAKARTA (10 September 2021) - The Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, accompanied by the Director General of Social Rehabilitation, Harry Hikmat, visited the child victims of the Trafficking in Persons (TPPO) "RR" at the "Handayani" Center in Jakarta, this morning. “RR” is a 14-year-old woman who comes from a poor family.

Previously, it was known that “RR” lived in Tasikmalaya, but because of the family's economic pressure, he tried to find a job. Then he was offered to work by a young man in a cafe in Bogor, but when he got there, “RR” was sold by a man who was indeed a human trafficking syndicate. “RR”'s job is to serve men in exchange for 300 thousand rupiahs, but “RR” only receives one hundred thousand rupiahs because there is a discount from the syndicate.

“RR” was assisted by related parties, then referred to the “Handayani” Center to then returning his psychological condition and develop entrepreneurial skills. Currently, the condition of "RR" is calmer and has received some health and psychosocial treatments.

Besides “RR”, Tri Rismaharini also directly met two other children who were victims of terrorist networks. One of them is a hostage victim of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. While sharing life experiences, Tri Rismaharini gave motivation to them.

"Humans are in the wrong place, but God is forgiving. I am sure that you will be successful candidates in the future,” said Tri Rismaharini.

Continuing her motivation, Tri Rismaharini also tells inspiring stories about great people and their life experiences. Tri Rismaharini also said that the Ministry of Social Affairs is ready to continue to support their future. "If you want to go to school, I will help you prepare for your education, if you want to open a workshop or livestock, later you can also prepare it", Tri Rismaharini ordered.

Tri Rismaharini accompanied by Harry Hikmat and his staff also visited all the children at the "Handayani" Center to share stories and provide motivation. All the children at the "Handayani" Center welcomed the Minister of Social Affairs with great enthusiasm. At the end of his motivational presentation, Tri Rismaharini left a message to all the children to keep the spirit and not to be lazy if they want to be successful.