DEPOK, WEST JAVA — Shopping with Orphans retook place on the 23rd day of Ramadan 1444 H, Friday (14/4/2023) at Store D’Park Sawangan, Depok. The Dompet Dhuafa synergy program with LuLu Hypermarket Dept. Store this time invited 15 beneficiaries consisting of orphans from Serua Village, Bojongsari.
Accompanied by Dompet Dhuafa Volunteers, the orphans looked very happy when shopping for Ramadan needs and welcoming Eid at LuLu Hypermarket. After a while, Dhita (15), one of the beneficiaries, chose a pair of black sandals even though the size did not match the size of her legs.
“Yes, I just want to buy sandals for my friend. Mine is still there, so I bought him food and staples,” Dhita replied shyly, holding back an answer when asked why he bought sandals for her friend.
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Yes, on that occasion Dhita refrained from shopping for new clothing needs for herself and chose to give gifts to her friend. Arriving at the cashier, Dhita also revealed her true intentions.
“I used to lose sandals, then my friend helped buy new sandals for me, even though we both needed money at that time,” explained Dhita.
Hearing this, Fathia as Dhita’s companion volunteer sister, was suddenly moved. He didn’t expect to hear that reason from Dhita.
“Participating in this Shopping with Orphans activity is new for me. This is really interesting, because outside of my routine I work on an accounting team of Dompet Dhuafa. I even heard a sincerity and spaciousness of heart from Dhita’s sister in this moment,” said Fathia.
Yudha Andila as Senior Officer of Retail Dompet Dhuafa, in his speech also had time to explain, the synergy of kindness with LuLu Hypermarket Dept. Store is also based on intentions and hands that are moved to do good from sincerity. Become an Infak donation program via the Cashier, distributed in the echo of Ramadan from the Heart.
“Dompet Dhuafa echoes Ramadan from the Heart with the aim of what is triggered from the heart, not just donating, but also touching the heart. One is through the Shopping with Orphans agenda with Lulu Hypermarket, which we carry out at 4 (four) LuLu stores, namely Cakung, Qubic BSD, Mega Bekasi, and D’Park Sawangan,” said Yudha.
In line with that, Awaludin as SOP Operational Manager of LuLu Hypermarket D’Park Sawangan, said, “Of course, we also hope, the kindness that starts from the heart, the impact does not stop. Together with Dompet Dhuafa, God willing, LuLu rolls out kindness for those in need,” he concluded. (Dompet Dhuafa/Dhika Prabowo)