PRINGSEWU (December 20, 2024) – The 2024 National Social Solidarity Day (HKSN) commemoration was held in Pringsewu Regency, Lampung, with the theme "Strengthen Solidarity Towards a Golden Indonesia." This annual event elevates the spirit of cooperation and social solidarity that are part of Indonesia's cultural heritage. Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) emphasized the importance of reviving the spirit of cooperation as capital to realize a golden Indonesia.
The series of HKSN 2024 activities began with simultaneous community service throughout Indonesia on December 20, involving around one million people. In addition, the Ministry of Social Affairs also collaborated with various partners, such as the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) and BRI, to enliven the event with health services, social services, and aid distribution.
At the peak of the event, Gus Ipul provided assistance to the people of Lampung worth a total of IDR 3 trillion, including basic needs assistance, economic empowerment, and the Family Hope Program (PKH). In addition, Gus Ipul also held a "graduation" for 32 PKH Beneficiary Families (KPM) and encouraged them to achieve economic independence.
The entire event became a symbol of social solidarity, with the hope of strengthening the sense of cooperation and social solidarity to achieve a better life for future generations of Indonesia.