JAKARTA - The Prabowo Underground Forces (Pasbata) in Gunungkidul region visited Ahmad Tri Efendi's (10) house in Jeruken, Girisekar, Panggang, as a form of concern for the boy who was forced to drop out of school to care for his two sick parents.
During the visit, Pasbata provided real support, both moral and material, to Fendi and his family. The assistance provided was in the form of basic necessities such as rice, oil, and various other daily necessities.
The Pasbata delegation also met directly with Slamet, Fendi's father, to give him encouragement and encourage Fendi to continue his education in the midst of a difficult family situation.
Efendi is known to care for his mother who is paralyzed due to a stroke and neurological disorders, as well as his father who also has neurological disorders. At a young age, he lived his days full of responsibility, from giving drinks to taking care of his mother until late at night.
The chairman of the Pasbata Prabowo Gunungkidul DPC, Martin, emphasized that his party would not remain silent in seeing the condition.
"We are here for Efendi. Don't let any Indonesian child lose their future just because of their family's condition. This is a humanitarian call," said Martin.
The Prabowo Pasbata Gunungkidul also encouraged Fendi to return to school and stated that they were ready to coordinate with the local government and related parties.
"We are ready to help find the best solution, both in terms of education and the health of his family," he continued.
Previously, the Gunungkidul Regency Government had also expressed its commitment to help Fendi return to school through a special approach, as well as ensuring that both parents receive proper health care.
The head of the local RT, Wahono, said Fendi had been to school. However, when he went from first grade to second grade, his mother's condition worsened, from blindness to neurological disorders that led to paralysis.
"Because his mother was sick, Fendi stopped going to school. There was no support from his parents because they were both sick," explained Wahono.
Fendi's father also suffered from nerve disorders that limited his movement. In that condition, Fendi became the most active in taking care of his mother.
"Fendi always takes care of his mother, holds her, gives her water. Her presence can make her mother smile," he added.
Various efforts have been made to get Fendi back to school, from the family, the school, to the residents. In fact, there is an offer of free school in an orphanage in Bantul. However, Fendi refused because he did not want to be far from his mother.
"If in the orphanage, he comes back home every few months. Fendi doesn't want to be far from his mother," said Wahono.
This action is a tangible manifestation of social concern and the spirit of mutual cooperation to ensure that no Indonesian child loses their future.
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