JAKARTA - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka invited Mama Papua or mothers to shop at one of the supermarkets in Sorong, West Papua, as a form of appreciation for women in commemorating Kartini Day.
After departing from Yahukimo and continuing his working visit in Sorong, Vice President Gibran was greeted with a lively enthusiasm by mothers or known as "Mama" as women who drive the economy of the people in Papua.
"This really helps us. I can buy children's needs, such as diapers, sugar, telu and others. Thank you to Mr. Gibran," said Joice Merauga (46), one of the recipients of assistance when he was met in Sorong, West Papua, Tuesday, April 21.
As a form of appreciation for women, Gibran gave shopping vouchers worth Rp500 thousand each for 100 widows in Sorong so that they could buy daily necessities that could be obtained at supermarkets.
The Papuan mothers seemed enthusiastic to greet Gibran, even some of them had the opportunity to interact directly.
Form of concern
The Head of the Social, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection Service for West Papua Province, Anie Nauw, said that this activity was not just a ceremonial agenda, but a form of concern that was felt directly by the community.
He explained that his party had specifically prepared 100 widows to be able to meet directly with the Vice President.
"This momentum is extraordinary for us. On Kartini Day, Papua mothers can meet directly with the Vice President and feel real attention through simple activities such as shopping together," he said.
Anie also emphasized the importance of sustainability in supporting women, especially in Papua.
According to him, the role of women needs to be strengthened so that they can contribute to various sectors of development.
"We hope that in the future there will be no more inequality. Papuan women must continue to be encouraged to be empowered, work, and have an impact," he added.
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