To Improve the Economy of Residents, BLBI "Abiyoso" Holds Ramadan Bazaar

Writer :

Humas BLBI Abiyoso Cimahi

Editor :

Intan Qonita N

Translator :

Karlina Irsalyana

CIMAHI (10 May 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Indonesian Braille Literacy Center (BLBI) "Abiyoso" held an activity entitled "Abiyoso BLBI Ramadan Bazaar" which took place 10-11 May 2021 to help drive the economy of the surrounding community which was sluggish.

The period of the Covid-19 pandemic has shaken the stability of the national economy. It takes creativity from all affected parties to survive amid the current economic shocks. Even though the challenges are getting tougher, productivity needs to be improved to ensure prosperity in difficult times.

One of the problems faced by residents during this pandemic is the scarcity of daily necessities that can be reached both in terms of price and distance. There are still many residents who have not been able to or are not used to shopping online, which makes it difficult for them to meet their daily needs.

"We are carrying out this activity to help community members meet the needs ahead of Eid which may be somewhat difficult to obtain due to the ongoing pandemic," said Head of BLBI "Abiyoso" Isep Sepriyan when officially opening the activity.

In line with that, the Leuwigajah Village, represented by Gungun this time, expressed their deepest gratitude to BLBI "Abiyoso" for holding this cheap bazaar. "Thanks to BLBI" Abiyoso "and all parties involved in this activity for helping residents achieve prosperity," said Gungun.

Gungun who is also the Chairperson of the Covid-19 Task Force of Leuwigajah Village also appealed to all parties to continue to implement health protocols. "Do not let us experience an incident like in India. If it happens like that, where are we going? Cimahi is already an orange zone, so is Leuwigajah, so please everyone to keep the program," explained Gungun.

25 people participated in this Ramadan bazaar activity. They consist of various communities, government agencies, and private companies. The products offered are also very diverse. Some offer culinary delights, household furniture, accessories, beauty tools, clothing, ornamental plants, and much more.

One of the communities of Persons with Disabilities who participated is Karya Netra Mandiri, which this time offers textile products in the form of doormats. "We are very happy to be invited to take part in this activity. Here we can show the general public that blind people can not only work through massage," said Sanima Nugraha, a blind person, founder of Karya Netra Mandiri as well as a doormat craftsman who was immediately present to offer his work.

Erna, the parent of a person with Cerebral Palsy disabilities, is also very grateful for the Ramadan bazaar activity, she is a member of the Cimahi City Indonesian Association of Persons with Disabilities. "I am grateful to be able to participate in trading here. This can open up business opportunities not only for people with disabilities but also for their families, like me," said Erna.

Of course, this kind of activity will not stop here. Hopefully, in the future, more creativity will be developed to help others in need.

2021-05-11
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