BEKASI (June 26th, 2024) – Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) appreciated District Social Welfare Worker’s (TKSK) commitment to handling social problems in the society. It was stated by MoSA Secretary General Robben Rico when he started the Role, Duty, and Function Reinforcement for District Social Welfare Workers in 2024 which was held in Gedung Aneka Bhakti Pangudi Luhur Integrated Center in Bekasi on June 26th.

There were 74 representatives of District Social Welfare Worker coordinators at the province/regency/city level throughout Indonesia attending Role, Duty, and Function Reinforcement for District Social Welfare Workers. They were taught about the reinforcement of the duties and functions of District Social Welfare Worker, capacity building, District Social Welfare Worker accessibility for SIKS-NG and SIKSMA, disseminationSocial Security Body for Employment, District Social Welfare Worker assignment on monitoring and evaluation of the beneficiaries of Nusantara Economic Heroes (PENA) Graduates and District Social Welfare Worker reinforcement about monitoring.

At the event, MoSA’s Secretary General Robben Rico talked and discussed through discussion sessions with all District Social Welfare Worker representatives. Robben wanted to listen to how the District Social Welfare Workers worked in the field and what obstacles they faced.

In his speech, MoSA’s Secretary General appreciated District Social Welfare Worker’s commitment to becoming a partner for MoSA in handling social problems. Robben also reminded them of the importance of helping and supporting each other and learning from people around them in society. The spirit to help each other should also be present.

The event was warmly welcomed by District Social Welfare Worker attending the event. MoSA Secretary General accepted so many questions from District Social Welfare Worker from eastern, central, and western Indonesians. There were so many suggestions and recommendations which were directly delivered to Ministry of Social Affairs.

One of the attendants, Nur Soleh who was often called by Cak Nur, a District Social Welfare Worker coordinator in East Java also expressed his pride and he was committed to keep his commitment as a District Social Welfare Worker.

“We’ve agreed to keep the commitment from the beginning. A good communication between District Social Welfare Worker and certain parties is very important. District Social Welfare Worker is one of social pillars who acted as a backbone or pillar that was very important,” Cak Nur said.