407 Children In Semarang Lost Parents Due To COVID-19

Semarang Mayor Hendrar Prihadi (PHOTO VIA ANTARA)

SEMARANG - The Semarang City Government noted that 407 children in the capital city of Central Java lost their parents who died due to COVID-19.

"From the data verified by the Women's and Children's Empowerment Service, there are 407 children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19," said Semarang Mayor Hendrar Prihadi, quoted by Antara, Friday, August 13.

Based on this data, he said, the city government would then move to provide assistance and assistance.

The PDIP politician is committed to completing the education of every child who has lost a parent due to this pandemic.

"The life span of these children is still long, so support from the world of education is needed," said Hendrar, who is familiarly called Hendi.

For children who are currently studying in private schools, the mayor who is familiarly called Hendi will try to be transferred to public schools.

However, he continued, if the children are still comfortable attending private schools, efforts will be made to obtain scholarships from the education office.

Hendi added that in seeking educational assistance for children who lost their parents, the city government also cooperates with the business world.

He said entrepreneurs are ready to provide assistance to support half of the children who are in trouble.

"The concept of gotong royong is an effort to overcome the problems faced during this pandemic," he said.