BOGOR —–— Concern for disaster survivors in Sumatra was expressed at the Nurul Akbar Integrated Islamic School (SIT) by distributing humanitarian donations through Dompet Dhuafa. Symbolically, the donation handover took place on Monday (December 22, 2025) at SIT Nurul Akbar, coinciding with the In-House Training (IHT) session for teachers featuring Ustaz Aris Setyawan.
On this occasion, educators not only deepened their scientific capacity, but also created a space for learning and sharing to strengthen the values of empathy and concern, especially for flood and landslide survivors in Sumatra. This also serves as a reminder that kindness and solidarity can grow even in small environments such as schools.
The principal of SIT Nurul Akbar, Sri Rahayu Julas Setianingsih, expressed her appreciation to all those who were involved in this humanitarian action.
“We would like to thank Dompet Dhuafa, all the parents, and the students who participated in the Sumatra disaster donation. Hopefully, the donations collected will be beneficial to our brothers and sisters in Sumatra,” explained Sri Rahayu.
Not stopping at the role of educators, this humanitarian activity also opens up opportunities for student involvement. Such involvement becomes a learning tool for students to directly experience the meaning of sharing, foster social sensitivity, and build awareness of the importance of caring for others.
Thus, humanitarian values are not only conveyed as concepts, but internalized through direct experiences that shape students’ character and empathy.
“The donation collection process deliberately involves students directly as part of early empathy learning. Through the student council, students and parents are invited to collect donations collectively,” added Ayu.
As is known, almost two months after floods and landslides hit three provinces in Sumatra, hundreds of thousands of people are still living in refugee camps. As of January 16, 2026, 166,579 people are still in refugee camps scattered across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, according to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).
Dompet Dhuafa, through its Disaster Management Center (DMC), continues to provide assistance until the recovery phase. Aid for Sumatra is part of our shared responsibility, because this disaster has left a lasting scar on the affected residents of Sumatra.
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The floods that hit Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra not only destroyed homes and public facilities, but also disrupted the lives of many families. As public attention shifts to other issues, survivors still face many difficulties in their daily lives.
The flash floods and landslides that hit Sumatra have left deep wounds, but shared concern can be the path to recovery. Aid for Sumatra is a manifestation of our presence as fellow human beings who support one another. Strengthen the survivors through digital.dompetdhuafa.org/donasi/prayforsumatera. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Enik and Nuriyah
Editor: Dhika