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ACTNews, BALIKPAPAN
– The surging COVID-19 deaths has forced the grave diggers in Karang Joang KM
15 cemetery in Balikpapan to work harder. Every day, they dig dozens of graves
for COVID-19 victims. As a form of appreciation and support, Aksi Cepat Tanggap
(ACT) and Gerakan Nikmatnya Berbagi (GNB) provided food packages and hygiene
kits for them.
Uswatun Hasanah of
ACT Balikpapan said the funeral workers work tirelessly every day. Because of
this, they deserve to be appreciated and supported.
“The funeral
workers are mostly of lower-middle-class. Their salary is fixed although they
are working harder these days during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their risks are
also great," said Uswatun, Friday (7/30/2021).
Uswatun continued,
ACT and GNB East Kalimantan delivered food packages to 35 funeral workers at
Karang Joang KM 15 cemetery. Each package contains rice, health drinks, eggs,
milk, and cooking oil. They also received hygiene kits to keep their
cleanliness to avoid contracting the coronavirus.
Coordinator of Balikpapan
City Covid-19 Cemetery Fajar expressed his gratitude for the aid packages from ACT
and NAM. According to Fajar, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the funeral workers’
role is very essential.
“Thanks to ACT and
GNB for their help. We hope that this assistance can bolster our spirit and
motivation to carry out our duties," said Fajar.[]
