BOGOR, WEST JAVA —-— Dompet Dhuafa, through its Program Management Partner (MPP), Yayasan Indonesia Berdaya, has once again launched a meaningful economic empowerment program. On Wednesday (June 11, 2026), Dompet Dhuafa officially opened the Nusadaya Pasir Angin Food Court at Griya Alam Sentosa in Cileungsi, Bogor Regency.
This program was developed in collaboration with the OK OCE Kemanusiaan Foundation, the University of Indonesia Halal Center, and the Cileungsi Subdistrict Government as part of the implementation of productive zakat to create jobs and support the local economy.
Nusadaya serves as a means of community economic empowerment with a focus on strengthening the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. This program is designed to enhance business capacity and create viable and sustainable business opportunities.
A total of 10 MSME entrepreneurs were selected to participate in the Pasar Angin Nusadaya Food Court Program. Through this program, the beneficiaries receive comprehensive support in the form of business capital, kiosks, business training and mentoring, assistance with business legalities such as the Business Identification Number (NIB), and halal certification services provided in collaboration with the UI Halal Center.
Ahmad Juwaini, Chairman of Dompet Dhuafa, stated that Nusadaya was designed to foster new entrepreneurs from the microbusiness sector, particularly for individuals who previously lacked a steady source of income.
Participants are encouraged to establish businesses that can serve as a source of income for their families. The program is also designed to include a two-year mentoring period.
After that period, business owners are expected to be self-sufficient, continue and expand their businesses, and grow from micro-scale to small and medium-sized enterprises.
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“This is part of a program to address Indonesia’s economic challenges. We have facilitated job opportunities for 10 new entrepreneurs, enabling them to earn an income and grow to meet their basic needs. We hope they will also be able to contribute to improving the well-being of the community as a whole,” said Ahmad Juwaini in his opening remarks at the event.
The launch of the Nusadaya Pasir Angin Food Court program was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the symbolic presentation of aprons to the beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, according to Iim Rusyamsi, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the OK OCE Humanitarian Foundation, the Nusadaya Pasir Angin Food Court program is supported by the use of productive zakat funds to drive economic growth. In addition, this program prioritizes active community participation as its primary goal, so that beneficiaries can be directly involved in the process of empowerment and economic development in their communities.
“We have selected MSMEs as beneficiaries—specifically ultra-micro businesses, which are even smaller than micro enterprises—and the goal is that nearly 70 percent of the participants are women, so they can increase their income to support their household economies, but also contribute to the nation’s economy,” said Iim.
Anna Rahmawati, Chair of the Indonesia Berdaya Dompet Dhuafa Executive Board, emphasized that one of the key strengths of Dompet Dhuafa’s empowerment program is its ongoing business mentoring.
This approach goes beyond providing physical assistance or short-term training. More than that, throughout the process, MSME owners are supported in overcoming various challenges that often hinder business growth—ranging from inconsistency in business operations and frequent product changes to financial management issues that remain intertwined with household expenses.
Through this mentoring program, beneficiaries are encouraged to build more organized businesses, maintain product quality, and develop more effective sales strategies. The hope is that the businesses they start will not only survive but also continue to grow, with a tangible increase in revenue.
“We leverage each other’s strengths; we would like to thank the local government for providing guidance on selecting strategic locations and for recommending the beneficiaries. We also thank UIHC for its support with halal certification, as well as the OK OCE Kemanusiaan Foundation, which has an interest in MSMEs but did not yet have a model like this, so we are collaborating,” said Anna.
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Currently, the Nusadaya Pasir Angin Food Court Program is the fifth empowerment program. In the near future, Dompet Dhuafa will also officially launch Nusadaya Food Courts in the Kuningan and Padang areas.
The Secretary of the Cileungsi Subdistrict, M. Yunan Hatala, expressed his appreciation for this collaborative effort. He thanked Dompet Dhuafa, the OK OCE Humanitarian Foundation, and the UI Halal Center for their support of the Pasir Angin community. He hopes that the beneficiaries will make the best possible use of this assistance.
Friends, amid the current economic uncertainty, there are many challenges that can sometimes cause anxiety—such as the pressure of the cost of living, the weakening of the rupiah’s value affecting purchasing power, and the shocking news of fuel price hikes. Yet, even in the face of these challenges, there is still a glimmer of hope as we support one another.
Through this collaborative effort for good, the Nusadaya Food Court Program offers a tangible solution that not only helps people earn an income but also builds economic self-reliance to make them more resilient. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Anndini Dwi Putri
Editor: Dhika