BUMN Holding Danareksa Provides Assistance For Victims Of The Cianjur Earthquake

Photo: Doc. Antara

JAKARTA - PT Danareksa (Persero) or Holding BUMN Danareksa together with members are committed to continuing to contribute to the community, especially those affected by the Cianjur earthquake, West Java.

BUMN Holding Danareksa provides assistance in the form of recovery activities (trauma healing) to restore the psychological impact of disasters on children initiated by PT Balai Pustaka.

PT Danareksa (Persero) Corporate Secretary Putu Dewika said the activity was an active form of support for the Danareksa BUMN Holding to people affected by the earthquake in Cianjur.

"Together with Balai Pustaka, Holding BUMN Danareksa held various activities that were not only aimed at helping children deal with the trauma experienced, but also providing educational and useful values for the future of the nation's children," Putu said in his statement, quoted from Antara, Tuesday, December 13.

According to Putu, this activity is in line with one of the businesses from Balai Pustaka as a member of the Danareksa BUMN Holding, which is the focus on empowering Indonesian literacy and education.

As a member of the holding that focuses on literacy and education, Balai Pustaka conducts various activities in trauma healing sessions, including musicalization, story telling, writing and playing with children.

BUMN Holding Danareksa believes that post-disaster situations not only need assistance to recover physically, but also psychologically, especially for children who still really need assistance.

The Trauma Healing session was filled with various activities, including writing competitions. Accompanied by a team of volunteers, each child will be asked to write rhymes, poetry, or share about their dreams and as many as 20 of the best articles will be rewarded.

In addition, as a book publishing and development company, Balai Pustaka will also distribute dozens of illustrated story books to children.

In addition to carrying out trauma healing sessions, the Danareksa BUMN Holding also handed over assistance to disaster victims. Assistance was given directly by Holding Danareksa volunteers to representatives of residents.

In providing this assistance, PT Nindya Karya acted as the field coordinator for the provision of assistance in the form of basic necessities, medicines, and several other residents' necessities.

The members of the Danareksa BUMN Holding involved are PT Danareksa (Persero), PT Perusahaan Pengelola Asset, PT Nindya Karya, PT Kawasan Berikat Nusantara, PT Kawasan Industri Medan, PT Kawasan Industri Wijayakusuma, PT Kawasan Industri Makassar, PT Surabaya Industrial Estate Rungkut, PT Kliring Berjangka Indonesia, PT Balai Pustaka, PT Danareksa Finance, PT Danareksa Capital, PT Jalin PT Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulo Gadung, PT Danareksa Investment Management, PT BRI Danareksa Sekuritas, as well as Perum Jasa Tirta II, Perum Jasa Tirta II, PT Indra Karya (Persero), PT Virama Karya (Persero), PT Yodya Karya (Persero), PT Bina Karya (Persero), PT Boma Bisma Indra (Persero).

"BUMN Holding Danareksa is committed to continuing to contribute socially. With holding members from various sectors, it is hoped that the Danareksa BUMN Holding can contribute to more levels of society, especially in the difficult times after the disaster. This is in accordance with the direction of the Minister of SOEs, Mr. Erick Thohir, so that SOEs can work together to help recover for people affected by the earthquake in Cianjur," said Putu.