JAKARTA —-— Dompet Dhuafa Volunteer (DDV) encourages children to preserve nature through film. This time, through Sineklopedia 2026, DDV invites orphaned and underprivileged children in various regions of Indonesia to watch the film Teman Tegar Maira: Whisper from Papua directed by Anggi Frisca.
According to Ika Akmala, a representative of Dompet Dhuafa Volunteer, after attending the premiere of the film “Teman Tegar Maira: Whisper from Papua” in South Jakarta on Tuesday (January 27, 2026), the film aligns with DDV’s commitment to children’s issues and environmental concerns.
“This film encapsulates the values that DDV has been advocating for,” said Ika.
This film, produced by Aksa Bumi Langit, tells the story of the friendship between a boy with disabilities named Tegar and Maira, a little girl from Papua. The film is full of educational and social messages, highlighting local stories, environmental conservation, and inspiration for Indonesian children to care for nature and culture.
The film stars young actress Elisabet Sisauta (Maira) from Papua, M Aldifi Tegarajasa (Tegar), and singer Joanita Chatarine (Teh Ise). According to the plan, the film will be released simultaneously in theaters throughout Indonesia starting February 5, 2026.
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On the other hand, the director of the film Teman Tegar Maira, Anggi Frisca, expressed her gratitude to DDV for this edutainment film education movement. She advised DDV to continue to be enthusiastic in the movement to watch this film together.
“Let’s watch Teman Tegar Maira. Spread the word to the world that Maira needs friends to protect the forest. ‘We Protect the Forest, the Forest Protects Us’. Greetings to Dompet Dhuafa Volunteers, keep up the spirit of organizing group viewing events, opening activations, let’s move together, raise awareness of this issue together. One Day, One Good Deed!” she explained.
The premiere of the film Teman Tegar Maira was attended by several figures, including Indonesian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anis Matta; Indonesian Deputy Minister of Forestry Rohmat Marzuki; Chair of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy (Otsus) in Papua Velix Wanggai; and Deputy Governor of Southwest Papua Ahmad Nausrau.
This is the second collaboration between DDV and Aksa Bumi Langit, following their previous collaboration on the film Teman Tegar, which was released in 2022 as part of a movement called “CineCharity”.
DDV wants to encourage children in Indonesia to understand the importance of protecting, caring for, and preserving nature and its contents. Sineklopedia 2026 will be held in 26 locations throughout Indonesia, with 4,000 volunteers and 2,500 orphans and underprivileged children expected to participate in this movement.
Through this collaborative movement, Dompet Dhuafa is committed to always being a bridge of kindness for orphans, abandoned children, and the poor through literacy via educational films such as Maira and Tegar. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Moh Reynaldi Risahondua
Editor: Dhika