The Peak Event of the 2022 National Children's Day Celebration in East Lombok

SELONG (August 1, 2022) — Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini asked Indonesian children to have the courage to pursue and make their dreams come true no matter what.

This message was conveyed by Risma when greeting children from Sabang-Marauke online at the peak of National Children's Day Commemoration (HAN) 2022 at the East Lombok Regent's Office, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Monday (1/8).

"You have to study hard to be successful. Obey your parents. Indonesian children dare to be smart and cheerful. They can't be inferior, they can't be afraid," said Risma.

Risma also advised children not to bully and not to make fun of their friends.

In addition, Risma asked Indonesian children to stay away from drugs.

"Many children are less fortunate. We have to help each other. Some can't hear or see. You can't make fun of friends with disabilities. And don't come into contact with drugs because you are future leaders of the nation," Risma ordered.

Risma also reminded children not to marry at an early age.

In addition, Risma emphasized that boys and girls have the same rights in achieving their goals.

"Focus on studying, don't rush into marriage. You are prospective leaders, you must commit not to marry early. Nothing difference between boys and girls. Women can be leaders, can be ministers. Let’s commit, I'm waiting for your success," said Risma.

Risma said that her party ensures the distribution of assistance to children in the interior and outermost islands of Indonesia who are categorized as disadvantaged.

Moreover, said Risma, when greeting online, children in rural areas conveyed the problem of the absence of electricity, bicycles, boats, and road repairs.

"For the frontier, outermost, remote islands that fall under the category of villages left behind the authority of the Ministry of Social Affairs, we will handle it. For example, the Children's Tribe. The road is still difficult, and the trip to Meratus also has to be taken for hours. Then to Asmat Amagais, you have to take a plane small for one hour followed by land for 3 hours, then the Sea Tribe on Bertam Island is lagging and the outermost islands of Indonesia. We will handle that," said Risma.

On this occasion, the Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Bintang Puspayoga conveyed his message to Indonesian children.

Bintang, who was present online, expressed his appreciation for the Ministry of Social Affairs which cares about the welfare of children.

"Thank you, Minister Risma for your concern for Indonesian children. We hope that the commemoration of National Children's Day will become a joint momentum to move together, synergize and collaborate to realize the golden generation of 2040. We have also prepared assistance for children in Papua, "Hopefully, August 8 has arrived. Happy National Children's Day," he concluded.

Before ending the event, the Minister of Social Affairs Risma also pasted letters on the canvas with the words 'HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY 2022' which was continued by the children by pressing their palms together.

The theme for HAN 2022 is "Protected Children of Indonesia Forward" and the tagline is "Children of Great Indonesia".

Meaningful themes motivate Indonesian children to have dreams.

HAN 2022 is expected to be a moment for children from all over Indonesia to communicate with each other.

HAN Commemoration 2022 Series took place at 17 points consisting of 5 sub-districts in East Lombok Regency, 10 community points in the 3T area, and 2 points in the Centers and Integrated Centers of the Ministry of Social Affairs.

The communities that are the location for HAN 2022 are Suku Anak Dalam in Jambi, Baduy Banten Tribe, the Bertam Island Sea Tribe, the Riau Archipelago, the Asmat Papua Erosaman Tribe, the Papua Amagais Asmat Tribe, the Asat Papua Asmat Tribe, children in the border area of ​​Sebatik Nunukan, Wini Small Town (Timor Tengah Utara), Meratus Dayak Tribe, and Majene refugees.

Soeharso Integrated Center Solo and Antasena Center Magelang were designated as institutional loci.

A series of HAN activities have been carried out including Alyatama Sentra Jambi providing school bus assistance.

Construction of a school in Majene, assistance from a boat for school children on Bertam Island, computers and laptops in Wini, 100 units of bicycles in Sarmi Regency, Papua, and strengthening of a community center for children in Meratus Dayak tribe.

The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Directorate General of Social Rehabilitation distributed Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) to children in East Lombok.

The assistance includes facilities and infrastructure for child-friendly homes, entrepreneurship, and school supplies for Ilmiatun Sholihah Rp. 22,503,000.

From Mataram Paramita Center

Then, Assistance for Social Rehabilitation (ATENSI) for Children in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

1. Aid for Children's Needs

(Nutrition, clothing, school equipment, food, groceries, personal hygiene packages, worship equipment) for 8038 children, an amount of IDR 3,599,698,523

2. Assistance for Children with Specific Needs (Wheelchairs, Glasses, blindfolding canes, walkers, circumcision packages, child-friendly room needs) for 88 children, an amount of IDR 163,370,000

3. Extreme Poverty Alleviation Assistance (installation and access to water, electricity) for 1 family of IDR 15,526,000

4. Renovation of child-friendly homes for 1 house of IDR 25,000,000

"So total ATENSI assistance that was rolled out reached IDR 3,803,594,523," said Director General of Social Rehabilitation Pepen Nazaruddin.

Apart from that, activities in the health sector were also carried out in the form of immunization, vaccines, examination and fitting of glasses and hearing aids, and mass circumcision.

Physiotherapy services are provided by Soeharso Solo Integrated Center.

Competitions in the form of wall climbing and learning archery at Antasena Center Magelang. Art activities in the form of making local handicrafts.

In collaboration with Dukcapil Office, Ministry of Social Affairs provides services for making and updating population identities.

Social campaigns about stopping violence against children, preventing child marriage, and good parenting for children.

The campaign aims to influence the attitudes, opinions, and behavior of parents and society.

Present at the occasion were Member of the House Rachmat Hidayat, Director General of Social Rehabilitation Pepen Nazaruddin, Senior Officials of the Ministry of Social Affairs, East Lombok Regent Sukiman Azmi, and East Lombok Regency Forkompinda.