BANDUNG, WEST JAVA —— Dompet Dhuafa West Java Branch collaborated with Jasa Sarana to launch the Srikandi Tani Program and distribute 60 food packages on Tuesday (9/12/2025) in Cipanjalu Village, Cilengkrang, Bandung.
In his opening remarks, the Head of the West Java Branch of Dompet Dhuafa, Yogi Achmad Fajar, briefly recounted the establishment of the Farmer Village. According to him, Dompet Dhuafa has been managing the Farmer Village since 2018. Initially, Dompet Dhuafa only managed one hectare of land, but now the area has reached 10 hectares.
“More than 60 farmers have been empowered as beneficiaries,” said Yogi.
According to him, this is proof of blessing when zakat, infaq, alms, and waqf (Ziswaf) are managed professionally. Yogi Achmad emphasized that Desa Tani is one of Dompet Dhuafa’s masterpiece programs. Srikandi Tani is part of the Desa Tani Program. As the name suggests, Srikandi Tani is a program specifically for women who want to empower themselves through farming. Through this program, farmers will be provided with assistance from preparing the land to harvesting.
“Eleven female farmers have been empowered through this program. Today, there is one more, bringing the total to 12,” said Yogi.
The lucky woman who received this support is Ai Yeti Sumiati, also known as Mbak Joti. She is a strong mother who is raising her two children and one orphan. This time, Mbak Joti was entrusted with a greenhouse that will be planted with various types of vegetables.
In addition, other residents who were gathered in the Tani Village hall received donations in the form of 60 food packages. According to Yogi, a total of 120 food packages were distributed. However, the other 60 had already been distributed around the city of Bandung.
Furthermore, a representative from PT Jasa Sarana, Uyat Supriatna, was also present and gave a speech at the event. He expressed his delight at hearing about the progress of Desa Tani, which has empowered around 60 farmers.
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According to Uyat Supriatna, the launch of this greenhouse is part of the follow-up efforts to empower farmers. The representative of Jasa Sarana also emphasized his commitment to continue providing the best support for various empowerment programs initiated by Dompet Dhuafa, such as Desa Tani.
“Hopefully, in the future, we will be able to allocate more support for Desa Tani,” he said. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text: Aji Pangestu
Photo: Aji, Iis
Editor: Dhika