The Ministry of Social Affairs Assists Grandpa Noorlin through ATENSI Entrepreneurship

SIDOARJO (8 September 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through Social Rehabilitation Center "Budhi Dharma" Bekasi provided Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) support for elderly Grandpa Noorlin (78) in Sidoarjo, based on the results of the needs assessment that had been carried out previously to find out appropriate interventions. Noorlin, lives with his wife in his sister-in-law's house in Keboansikep Village, Gedangan District, Sidoarjo, East Java

Based on the results of the needs assessment carried out on the elderly, their families, and local government officials, it is known that Noorlin has not been registered with the Social Welfare Integrated Data (DTKS) so that she has not received government assistance. The pandemic condition that requires Grandpa Noorlin to no longer work relying on his savings while working to meet daily needs, so that empowerment efforts are needed to improve the economy of Noorlin and his family by opening a business startup according to his physical condition which is still healthy and potential. This is in line with the direction of the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Tri Rismaharini so that all Technical Implementation Unit within the Ministry of Social Affairs can respond quickly to any problems that occur in the community.

Following up on the results of the assessment,  "Budhi Dharma" Center moved quickly after the government lowered the level of Implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM), by providing appropriate ATENSI service in the form of pioneering gallon water and LPG gas businesses for Noorlin which were very much needed around his place of residence. “I want a gallon water business because it doesn't require a lot of tools and materials, the need for drinking water in this village is very large. It will sell well if it is sold in front of the house," said Noorlin.

The distribution of ATENSI support in the form of packaging gallons of mineral water, LPG gas, gallon transport trolleys, gallon transport equipment made of plastic material was handed over to the "Budhi Dharma" Team, Monday (6/9/2021) accompanied by the Provincial Social Service, Sidoarjo Regency Social Service, local RT, Carik and TKSK at Noorlin's residence. "Many thanks to the Ministry of Social Affairs, especially "Budhi Dharma" Center for caring for me. I hope the business runs smooth and grows in the future. Just pray for me," said Noorlin