JAKARTA — The Ministry of Social Affairs has stated that four million orphans in Indonesia require serious attention. In addition to physical assistance, they also need psychological support and affection. As a philanthropic institution actively supporting humanitarian causes, Dompet Dhuafa has once again demonstrated its commitment to honoring orphans through a campaign entitled “Honor Orphans, Help 10,000 Children Achieve Their Dreams.” The program was launched during a press conference held at the Sasana Budaya Rumah Kita Dompet Dhuafa on Monday (July 14, 2025).
The event was attended by Ahmad Juwaini, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dompet Dhuafa Republika; Etika Setiawanti, Director of Mobilization at Dompet Dhuafa; Child Psychologist Seto Mulyadi; D. Elizabeth Driemirda, Regional General Manager of Gramedia; and Ahmad Faqih, General Manager of ZIS Collection at Dompet Dhuafa. Dompet Dhuafa also invited media representatives, journalists, and bloggers.
Through the Muliakan Yatim program, which is currently running from June to September 2025, Dompet Dhuafa aims to reach 10,000 orphaned and underprivileged children across Indonesia, including those in Palestine, which is currently in a dire condition.
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In his statement, the Chairman of the Dompet Dhuafa Foundation, Ahmad Juwaini, highlighted the vulnerability of orphans due to the lack of fatherly care. This requires support from various parties.
“Honoring orphans means giving them our utmost attention and care because they are the future generation of this nation,” said Ahmad Juwaini.
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Ahmad Faqih Syarafaddin, General Manager of ZIS Dompet Dhuafa, presented various programs that have been launched, including educational scholarships from elementary to high school, including Regular Orphan Scholarships and YES Scholarships (Yatim Ekselensia Scholarship) for college preparation, living assistance (charity) in the form of meeting daily and school needs, and business capital assistance for orphaned high school graduates to achieve economic independence.
For those who do not continue their education, Dompet Dhuafa provides vocational training through the Independence Institute, which includes mechanical training, electronics technician training, and other skills.
Additionally, there is the Edutrip program, which gives orphaned children the opportunity to relax and refresh their minds, and the Foster Parent Program, where donors can directly support the daily life of one orphaned child.
Dompet Dhuafa also gives special attention to orphaned children in Palestine. Since October 7, 2023, over 39,000 orphaned children in Palestine have been affected, and Dompet Dhuafa collaborates with local NGOs to distribute essential aid and Quran memorization programs.
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On the same occasion, Director of Mobilization at Dompet Dhuafa Republika, Etika Setiawanti, explained that she is inviting the public to actively participate in the Muliakan Anak Yatim campaign.
“You can support this campaign by making donations or collaborating through the channels we provide, and partnering with Dompet Dhuafa through donations, zakat, or infak. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of orphaned children has significantly increased, and the community’s support is urgently needed to assist them,” said Etika.
During the event, it was also announced that collaboration with various parties would be the main focus of the Muliakan Yatim program. Dompet Dhuafa is also collaborating with Gramedia in this program. Previously, Gramedia had also collaborated with Dompet Dhuafa in the Wakaf Al-Qur’an program. The Belanja Bareng Yatim (Shopping with Orphans) activity is one of Dompet Dhuafa’s efforts to support the needs of orphans. In this activity, children are invited to Gramedia to choose school supplies and books they want.
“We will continue this activity in the future so that Indonesian children will have better access to literacy,” added Elizabeth.
Child Psychologist Seto Mulyadi emphasized the importance of everyone’s role in protecting and supporting orphaned children.
“Orphaned children need love, appreciation, and a conducive environment to thrive. All children are intelligent; with the right support, they can achieve their full potential. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dompet Dhuafa for its consistent efforts in assisting orphaned children,” said the man affectionately known as Kak Seto.
Dompet Dhuafa’s efforts through its flagship program have received a positive response from one of the beneficiaries, Farizki, a student of Smart Ekselensia Indonesia. According to him, the Muliakan 10,000 Orphan Children program has motivated him to pursue his aspirations.
Additionally, many of them require support to obtain skill certifications, particularly in English proficiency. This need is crucial because a significant number of them aspire to pursue higher education but are hindered by the requirement for language proficiency certifications.
To donate and collaborate, Dompet Dhuafa has provided various channels to make it easy for anyone to contribute to a better future for orphaned children. Together, we can also contribute through Investasi Akhirat, Muliakan Yatim di Bulan Muharram. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and Photo: Anndini, DDTV
Editor: Dhika