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ACTNews, JAKARTA – The pandemic poses new challenges for teachers around the
world. In Indonesia, teachers now have to adjust to the distant-learning (PJJ)
policy. They have to give homework to their students and teach using classroom
applications.
To appreciate
the enthusiasm of the teachers who consistently provide education in the amid these
difficult times, Global Zakat - ACT provides financial assistance to teachers
through the Sahabat Guru Indonesia program. At SMK Berlian and SMK Respati,
East Jakarta, 9 teachers received financial assistance from Global Zakat - ACT
on Monday (10/26).
"There are
many stories of how teachers strive to teach their students despite the
problems that they face. Apart from having to adept to a system that was
previously foreign to them, many of the teachers’ salary has been cut,” said
Wurryanto from the Global Zakat – ACT East Jakarta Program Department.
Anung, one of
the teachers, told the Global Zakat – ACT team how his salary has been cut off.
“He only earns less than 70% of his regular salary, which is less than IDR
1,000,000. This financial assistance certainly gives massive benefits to these
teachers,” continued Wurryanto.
Wurryanto also
invited the community to continue to accompany these unsung heroes so that in
these difficult times they can continue educating this nation’s children.
"We hope
that more teachers can benefit from the Sahabat Guru Indonesia program to
uplift the teachers’ enthusiasm. Your support is very important. To support
this program, you can donate through Indonesia Dermawan website or through BNI
Syariah account at 99 000 36 26 in the name of Global Zakat Foundation," said
Wurryanto. []
