BOGOR, West Java–the increasingly massive community movement among young people in various regions, especially Bogor, has tremendous potential. It could mean that many young people who care and want to contribute actively to the things they enjoy while having an impact on the surrounding. For them, joining the community is a means of self-actualization in various issues, which is in accordance with their respective concerns. Of course, these communities need a network to share and grow.
For this reason, on Sunday (10/2/2024), Dompet Dhuafa together with Teras Muda—one of the hijrah communities in Bogor—worked together to present a Leader Connection Forum entitled “Meet, Growth, and More Impact” in the Hall of the D’anaya Bogor Hotel. The meeting facility is designed to be able to be a forum for community activists to meet and share with each other. Through community, bringing more meaning and usefulness.
Opening the Leader Connection Forum that afternoon, Hassan Afif, Dompet Dhuafa’s Brand Activation Manager, explained the potential of zakat and the latest innovations made by Dompet Dhuafa. To the 50 delegates from various communities in Jabodetabek who attended, he said that it was a challenge that was interconnected with innovation. If appropriate, it will bring more meaning and usefulness.
“Leader Connection Forum is an endeavor to build community networks, especially in Bogor and surrounding areas. Currently, the potential for digital zakat is IDR 233 trillion, this is Baznas data for 2022. However, the realization is only 3.4 percent and will continue to increase. Currently, it is increasing by 25 percent per year. On that basis, Dompet Dhuafa ‘gave birth’ to a digital application, namely DD Apps, as a convenience, speed, and the needs of the times. And this needs to continue collaboration. Well, today friends will have the opportunity to learn from cool presenters related to leadership, community, photography, and more,” said Hassan Afif.
Not only that, the Leader Connection Forum is expected to be a positive means for each community to develop their respective communities through improved material provided from speakers who are experts and professionals in their fields.
“Leader Connection Forum is a productive group for sustainable sharing. Collaboration and aspirations can be established. We can explore the true meaning of community. How to have an impactful and sustainable program, as well as how important it is to have planning in every project or program that is carried out,” explained Randy Himawan as CEO of Teras Muda.
The Leader Connection Forum activity was made more meaningful by the presentation of material delivered by Rico Aditama, Part of @yukngajiid who explained the challenges and design of da’wah strategies in various circles, as well as Fasha Maulana as the West Java Governor’s Millennial Aide & Influencer who shared his experiences of social action and literacy in Bogor. The participants also had the opportunity to conduct FGD (Focus Group Discussion).
Dhika Prabowo as Managing Editor & Multimedia of Dompet Dhuafa also explained his experience related to photography/visual storytelling that can bring more meaning and impact in visual literacy and social campaigns. Dhika also added, through photography/visual storytelling, he immortalized the meaning and usefulness by making a photo book entitled “ADHA” about the sacrificial tradition that he recorded for seven years in various parts of rural Indonesia. (Dompet Dhuafa)