Candidate For Chairman Of ILUNI FHUI Rahmat Bastian Explains 10 Tips To Improve Community Welfare And Alumni Community

Rahmat Bastian, a candidate for chairman of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (ILUNI FHUI) for the period 2024-2027. (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - Rahmat Bastian SH, alumni of the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (FHUI) class 1992, is one of the candidates for chairman of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (ILUNI FHUI) for the period 2024-2027. With more than two decades of experience in the world of law, organizational leadership, and community service, Rahmat comes with a vision to strengthen alumni solidarity as well as have a real impact on the community and nation.

Bang RB's seriousness, Rahmat Bastian's nickname, is supported by research conducted on the 20 best campuses in managing and developing alumni associations, which are combined with observations, active listening, and taking direct steps to help fellow FHUI alumni.

"I have received a lot of assistance, support, and learning when I was a FHUI student, so I was called to give back to campus and community. Both personally, with the team, as well as through alumni bonding later, I believe alumni associations are very important not only as bridges between universities and graduates, but also as a strength in creating broad and sustainable social impacts. This is my call to then run for the candidate for ILUNI FHUI for the 2024-2027 period," said Rahmat, in a written statement, Sunday, November 17.

Here are 10 tips from Rahmat Bastian in improving the welfare of the community and the alumni community through optimizing the bonds of alumni of the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (ILUNI FHUI):

1. Professional Network Development - to assist alumni in careers and develop their social ventures, as well as collaborate in business projects. 2. Social and Philanthropic Empowerment - plays an active role in illanthropic programs that focus on social impacts. 3. Mentorship program - Connecting alumni with young students and alumni to provide guidance in career and social life.4. Development of Sustainability Leadership and Education - providing advanced leadership and education training for alumni, through webinars as well as offline classes, among others that teach leadership and innovation skills.5. Involvement in Community Service Activities - alumni can be involved in social activities that have a direct impact on society, such as volunteer programs for underprivileged children.6. Collaboration with Nonprofit Organizations - collaborating with nonprofit organizations to support positive social changes, inter addition to providing medical assistance, economic and educational development. 7. Social and Entrepreneurship innovation - facilitating social innovation by supporting alumni entrepreneurship efforts that have positive social impacts, for example increasing education in remote technology-based areas. 8. Advocacy for Social Policy - being an agent of change by influencing social and political policies through proof-based advocacy, for example for more inclusive education. 9. Access and Equivalence improvement - promoting diversity and inclusivity among alumni and society. Examples, developing initiatives to improve women's involvement in technology areas, providing scholarships to FHUI students from underprivilegate,10. Rebuilding Communities and Reconciliation - plays an important role in social reconciliation and rebuilding the post-conflict community, among others by facilitating dialogue and collaboration.

As a professional with an extraordinary track record, from a legal expert to a mining entrepreneur, Rahmat currently serves as CEO of PT. Khayaera Kotawaringin Rahmat (KKR) and Director at Chindospore. In addition, he has experience as a Co-Founding Partner at BT Partnership and Senior Associate at a leading law firm. His experience in the field of law, business management, and advocacy made him the ideal leader to bring ILUNI FHUI in an increasingly progressive direction.

Rahmat has a work program designed to answer the needs of FHUI alumni and make a positive contribution to the community. Some of the leading programs promoted include:

1. Community Service: Initiating activities such as blood donation, social service, public policy advocacy, and free legal consulting services (pro bono) for people and alumni in need. 2. Alumni Education Development: Facilitating legal alumni of FHUI who wish to continue their education to the levels of S2 and S3, both at home and abroad, through education and experience support. 3. Alumni connectivity: Organizing various events such as annual reunions, inter-enforcement reunions, gathering events, and awarding alumni (Alumni Award) to strengthen relations between alumni. 4. Coaching and Mentoring: Providing coaching programs for students and legal alumni to become entrepreneurs (legalpreneurs) or professionals through seminars, panel discussions,careers fair, and internship programs.5. The establishment of Abadi Transparan Funds: Developing transparent and accountable endowment funds to ensure the sustainability of future FHUI ILUNI programs. 6. Welcome New Graduates: Build a special welcoming program for new alumni to accelerate their integration into the FHUI ILUNI community.

Rahmat is a leader who not only has technical competence but also a high sense of service. As Chairman of the Nusantara National Care Foundation Board and former Chairman of Field I SM FHUI, as well as Executive Director of LK-2 SM FHUI, he has shown his dedication to the legal and social community. With leadership skills, critical thinking, and international experience in the field of tax law, Rahmat believes that he can bring ILUNI FHUI into a solid, transparent, and social impact-oriented organization.

"I am committed to dedicating my time, energy, funding, and expertise as well as the capabilities I have to advance the FHUI ILUNI. Either in the end, I will be elected or not elected in the selection of the FHUI ILUNI Candidate, I will still be ready to support and disseminate my arms to have a positive impact on FHUI students and alumni," concluded Rahmat Bastian.