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ACTNews, JAKARTA – As Indonesia is still struggling with the pandemic, it
has also been facing series of natural disasters in early 2021. One of them is
the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that rocked West Sulawesi in mid-January. To
assist the earthquake victims that are still in need of food and other basic
supplies, Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) sailed Humanitarian Ships to Mamuju, West
Sulawesi.
A Humanitarian
Ship for West Sulawesi departed from Sunda Kelapa Port, Jakarta on Wednesday (1/27/2021),
carrying 1,000 tons of food and other kinds of aid. The departure ceremony of
the Humanitarian Ship was attended by the Chairman of ACT’s Supervisory Board Ahyudin,
ACT President Ibnu Khajar, Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta for Culture and
Tourism, Dadang Solihin.
Ahyudin, as Chairman
of ACT’s Supervisory Board expressed his optimism about all the people who have
contributed to helping others as proof of the nation's care and generosity.
"The root of the pandemic does not only lead to the economic recession, but also
various social and psychological impacts. Today, we are facing various natural
disasters. We should face it with a sincere heart, positive thoughts that Allah
is the Almighty and Most Powerful. Allah chooses this nation to be tested with
various disasters so that it does not become a pessimistic nation, but an
optimistic nation," he said.
Thousands of
tons of food basic supplies delivered by the Humanitarian Ship were collected
from the public for fellow Indonesians affected by disasters. The the Humanitarian
Ship for the West Sulawesi is a manifestation of the great collaboration of
generosity among Indonesians through the movement of Act Together to Save the
Nation.
"Let us come up with positive things for the greatness of this nation. The series of disasters that hit this nation have slowly transformed Indonesia into a great, strong, humanitarian nation that cares not only for their fellow countrymen but also people of other nations. This year alone, around 4,000 tons of aid have been collected from various elements of the nation, donated by 76,000 generous Indonesian people. From this, we see that the kindness and concerns of the people of this nation are getting more massive. Its generosity, mutual cooperation and sensitivity are unmatched in the world. Insha Allah, we can become a nation that leads world civilization and become the best nation in terms of its involvement in humanitarianism," said Ahyudin gratefully.
President of the
Global Islamic Philanthropy and Chairman of Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT)’s
Supervisory Board Ahyudin (left) and the Deputy Governor of Jakarta Province
for Culture and Tourism Dadang Solihin (right) sounded the sirens as a symbol
of the departure of the Humanitarian Ship from Sunda Kelapa Port for Mamuju
Port, Wednesday (1/27/2021)
ACT always
involves all elements of society in its programs, from individuals,
communities, public figures, government, companies, Muslim scholars, and
various other groups to collaborate with each other by mustering the generosity
of the whole nation. The strength of the nation and the state, of course, is
always supported by two main pillars: a sovereign society and a strong
government.
ACT President
Ibnu Khajar added that thousands of tons of aid transported by Humanitarian
Ships were collected from the residents in West Java, Banten, and Greater
Jakarta Area. "Hopefully, this assistance will be a way to ensure that the
disaster victims in West Sulawesi will get the attention and assistance they
need from fellow Indonesians attention and assistance from all Indonesian
people. There will be 81 posts that will store thousands of this aid and more
than 400 volunteers who are ready to help distribute the aid in West Sulawesi,
"concluded Ibnu enthusiastically.
Dadang Solihin
as Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta for Culture and Tourism also appreciated the
sailing of the Humanitarian Ship. "Our very high appreciation needs to be
conveyed to Aksi Cepat Tanggap, who is always at the forefront of every
disaster response action, which is in the form of a Humanitarian Ship this time
to send thousands of tons of basic supplies to disaster victims in West
Sulawesi. We also invite all people and enterprises to lend their helping hands
to our brothers and sisters in West Sulawesi and other disaster-hit areas
throughout Indonesia. This is the time for us to help each other regardless of
race, religion or ethnicity. Don't be silent. Let's help one another, ”asked
Dadang.
Dadang, on
behalf of the Jakarta Provincial Government admitted that he was proud of
ACT's work, with experience in managing resources and aid distribution for the
poor and disaster-hit communities both in Indonesia and overseas. Therefore, he
was confident that the Humanitarian Ship will be successful and benefit the
community in the disaster-affected areas.
ACT will also
immediately send a Humanitarian Ship to South Kalimantan which will bring 1,000
tons of food aid and other basic supplies. In addition, ACT also prepares its volunteers to assist the
earthquake victims. There are emergency response volunteers, relief volunteers
who take care of the aid distribution, and psychosocial assistance volunteers
that consist of psychologists and preachers that provide spiritual support.
In previous years, as one of ACT's flagship programs, the
Humanitarian Ship has sent assistance to residents affected by the Lombok
earthquake, natural disasters in Central Sulawesi, hunger in Papua, as well as
to deliver aid to Somalia, Bangladesh for the Rohingyas, and to Palestine. []
