Various Supports Of Bank DKI In Commemorating International Day Of Persons With Disabilities 2023

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JAKARTA - One of the reasons for Bank DKI's support for people with disabilities is through active participation in the celebration of the peak of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Level of Persons with Disabilities Day (HDI), which will be held in Dunia Fantasi, Ancol, Jakarta on Thursday 7 December.

The HDI 2023 event has the theme United in Action to Achieve SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), for, with, by Persons with Disabilities, initiated by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Social Service and attended by 1,500 people with disabilities and companions.

In the event, Bank DKI also participated in supporting the empowerment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by persons with disabilities, by providing additional capital assistance for business development which was handed over directly by the Director of Technology and Operations and concurrently the Managing Director of Bank DKI, Amirul Wicaksono. On that occasion Amirul stated that this initiative is a form of Bank DKI's concern and commitment in building an inclusive society.

"We believe that every individual, including persons with disabilities, has the potential and right to contribute to economic and social development. Therefore, Bank DKI seeks to provide real support so that they can achieve their maximum potential," said Amirul, in his statement, quoted Wednesday, December 13.

The business assistance program for MSMEs with Disabilities launched by Bank DKI aims to provide wider opportunities for business actors with disabilities to be able to develop and compete in the market. Bank DKI will provide various facilities, including easier access to capital and business consulting support, to assist MSMEs with disabilities in optimizing their potential.

The event was also attended by the Special Staff of President Angkie Yudistia, Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono along with a number of related officials, Head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Social Service, Premi Lestari, as well as 1,500 people with disabilities and assistants in government and private disability institutions, Social Organizations and Social Welfare Institutions for people with disabilities in DKI Jakarta Province.

On another occasion, Bank DKI also distributed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assistance worth Rp. 100,000,000, - (one hundred million rupiah) in the form of tools, including electric wheelchairs, netra sticks, hearing aids, crew, to monocular telescopes, for people with disabilities in DKI Jakarta Province in collaboration with the Empowerment Empowerment Foundation on Monday, December 11.

Bank DKI Corporate Secretary Arie Rinaldi hopes that the various supports of Bank DKI for persons with disabilities can have a significant positive impact on the lives of persons with disabilities in Indonesia, especially in DKI Jakarta. Arie also invites the community, business actors, and other related parties to jointly support efforts to create a fair, equal, and inclusive society.

"Through these steps, we hope to open new opportunities, improve quality of life, and reduce disparities that are still in access and support for people with disabilities. Bank DKI is committed to continuing to innovate and collaborate with various parties to create an inclusive environment for all," concluded Arie.