JAKARTA -— The exciting collaboration between Dompet Dhuafa and Gramedia continues. Dompet Dhuafa participated in Gramedia’s literacy festival, Semesta Buku 2025, which was held in more than 50 cities in Indonesia, one of which was at Mall Teras Kota on Wednesday (1/10/2025). In addition to promoting literacy, Gramedia also demonstrated its concern and commitment by donating copies of the Quran, distributed through Dompet Dhuafa, and providing assistance to orphans.
Semesta Buku, which visited the Tangerang area, was initiated by four Gramedia stores, and the donations collected from Gramedia included Gramedia Pamulang Siliwangi, Gramedia Puri Indah Mall, Gramedia Mall Daan Mogot, and Gramedia Puri ST Moritz. In line with Gramedia’s vision and mission to contribute to the intellectual development of the nation, through this event, Gramedia aims to strengthen the literacy culture of the Indonesian people.
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In addition, as a form of commitment, Gramedia collaborated with Dompet Dhuafa to distribute 30 Al-Qur’an packages and donations to orphans.
“Semesta Buku is also related to our social activities, and we are collaborating with Dompet Dhuafa, with whom we have collaborated several times. We are distributing learning packages, and there are also donations of Al-Qur’an for them. Today, we will distribute Al-Qur’an and provide assistance for them,” said Ignatius Edi Sulistyono, Store Manager of Gramedia Serpong.
This annual program is also a regular initiative from Gramedia aimed at literature enthusiasts. Through this program, Gramedia not only offers various literary products with attractive discounts but also organizes various activities such as author meet-and-greets, book signings, and seminars.
Ardi (9), the recipient of the aid, expressed his joy at being able to visit the shopping center and receive an Al-Qur’an. He also seemed enthusiastic when he saw the stacks of books. Every now and then, he would open the pages and read them.
“I’m so happy to be able to come here, see books, and, Alhamdulillah, get a new Al-Qur’an,” he said while telling his story.
Gramedia expressed its appreciation for the good cooperation with Dompet Dhuafa through various programs, such as donations and learning packages distributed to beneficiaries.
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It is hoped that this program can provide tangible benefits, encourage enthusiasm for learning, and develop literacy activities, especially in the Tangerang area. Gramedia also expressed its satisfaction with the support and collaboration that has been established with Dompet Dhuafa, and hopes that this partnership can continue.
Welcoming this, Ahmad Faqih Syarafaddin, General Manager of ZIS Collection at Dompet Dhuafa, expressed his gratitude for the trust that Gramedia has placed in Dompet Dhuafa.
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Gramedia for supporting this program. We hope that the cooperation between Dompet Dhuafa and Gramedia will continue to grow stronger, so that more beneficiaries can feel the benefits of this program,” said Faqih. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Anndini Dwi Putri
Editor: Dhika