Anthology of Inspirational Stories from Dompet Dhuafa Throughout 2025

JAKARTA —–— Dompet Dhuafa, as an Islamic philanthropic institution based on empowerment, continues to strengthen its role and contribution in spreading benefits through various strategic programs in five pillars: Economy, Education, Health, Social Humanitarianism, as well as Da’wah and Culture. Through the publication of inspirational content and articles on the website www.dompetdhuafa.org, every story of kindness is packaged to spark change and inspire a spirit of compassion within the community.

Below is a summary of selected feature articles from 2025 that highlight Dompet Dhuafa’s humanitarian and empowerment efforts throughout the year.

Elan Maulana beneficiary of the Green House Melon empowerment program in Langensari District Banjar City West Java

Economic Pillars

  • Kampoeng Ramadan Festival 2025: Strengthening the Business and Spiritual Ecosystem (activities to strengthen MSMEs & the community economy)
  • Young Generation Investing, Waqf as an Economic Solution for the Community (education on productive waqf at SCOFEST 2025)
  • Dompet Dhuafa and Sandiaga Uno Discuss Synergy to Empower MSMEs (inclusive economy audience)
  • Boosting Community Economy, Dompet Dhuafa Launches Sewing Skills Program (economic skills training)
  • Dompet Dhuafa Wins Indonesia Most Excellent Award 2025 (appreciation for zakat economic innovation)
  • Joint Program by Dompet Dhuafa & OK OCE to Improve Community Literacy & Economy (inclusive economic literacy empowerment)
  • Dompet Dhuafa Wins Best Waqf Nazhir BWI Award 2025 (strengthening productive waqf as an economic instrument)
Beneficiaries of the YES Youth Excellence Scholarship in East Java

Education Pillars

Starting with Small Steps, Dompet Dhuafa & Maybank Syariah Share Motivation to Achieve Education (educational assistance for orphans)

Ministry of Education and Culture Collaborates with Dompet Dhuafa to Realize Character Education(strengthening character education)

GIIAS Educare Caring with Dompet Dhuafa 2025 (support for automotive vocational school education)

Matahari Department Store Supports 75 Young Leaders through YES Scholarships as scholarships for the younger generation

MoU on Indonesian Zakat Scholarships Strengthens Synergy between the Ministry of Religious Affairs and LAZ (national scholarship collaboration)

Dompet Dhuafa Attends ABP-PTSI 2025 National Working Meeting (strengthening higher education)

Dompet Dhuafa & Dul Jaelani Collaboration Provides Free Education for Orphans

Youth Expression Festival 2025: 110 Orphans Showcase Their Talents & Creativity (empowering children’s soft skills education)

Free health screening service by the RDK Dompet Dhuafa team on Friday March 7 2025 at the LKC South Tangerang Office

Health Pillars

Extreme Weather Hits Indonesia, Dompet Dhuafa and Ministry of Health Promote Clean and Healthy Lifestyles (public health education)

Dompet Dhuafa Continues to Assist in Handling Medical Emergencies during Mass Actions (health response to mass actions)

Welcoming Eid al-Adha 1446 H, Healthy Sacrifice Education for the Elderly (elderly health education)

Simultaneous Blood Donation Movement Across the Archipelago Ahead of DD’s Anniversary (public health services)

Dompet Dhuafa checks and records aid packages to be distributed to the Gaza Strip

Social & Humanitarian Pillars

Dompet Dhuafa Sends Humanitarian Volunteer Team to Jordan for Palestine (humanitarian action abroad)

Dompet Dhuafa Sends 11 Trucks Carrying 75 Tons of Aid to Sumatra Disaster Survivors (distribution of aid donated by donors)

Dompet Dhuafa’s Fundraising Grows 7.28% in the First Half of 2025

From SEKAR to Pos Mudik: Dompet Dhuafa’s Innovations in the Ramadan 1446 H Program (Ramadan humanitarian social action)

Dompet Dhuafa’s Ramadan 1446 H Fundraising Grows 14.8% (humanitarian social report)

The Spirit of Sharing at the Semesta Festival Welcomes Ramadan 1446 H (Ramadan humanitarian social activities)

Dompet Dhuafa Wins the 2025 Indonesia Most Excellent Award (recognition for its broad social impact)

Dompet Dhuafa Delivers Donors’ Trust to 147,000 People Throughout September 2025 (wide-reaching social achievement)

Ustaz Sopwan Ismail appears solemnly harvesting oyster mushrooms as part of his efforts to foster hope through economic empowerment

Dakwah & Culture Pillar

Dai Ambassador 2025 Ready to Spread Dakwah to 11 Countries (global dakwah training)

Capturing Hope Through the Lens: Compassion Film & Photo Festival Workshop (visual culture of humanity)

Semesta Festival Welcomes Ramadan 1446 H (Ramadan dakwah & culture)

The Story of a Transformative Dai: The Path of Productive Da’wah and Oyster Mushroom Cultivation

The articles above illustrate the breadth of Dompet Dhuafa’s programs and their impact on society. From economic empowerment, education, health, social humanity, to da’wah and culture, Dompet Dhuafa continues to strive to make a positive contribution to the nation and humanity. The inspiring stories featured in these articles are hoped to spark and inspire the community to do good deeds so that the benefits can spread further and be conveyed. (Dompet Dhuafa)

Text and photos: Riza Muthohar
Editor: Dhika