JAKARTA, INDONESIA – LAZNAS DT Peduli took part in the Kick-Off of the Joint Humanitarian Aid Campaign for Gaza, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday (February 26, 2025).
The event reaffirmed Indonesia’s strong commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine, particularly those in Gaza, who are currently facing a crisis due to prolonged conflict.
In collaboration with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) and the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a campaign to raise humanitarian aid for Palestine, targeting a total of USD 200 million or approximately IDR 3.27 trillion.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anis Matta, expressed optimism that the target could be achieved, given the participation of numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and humanitarian institutions, including DT Peduli.
He also emphasized the importance of coordination in the distribution of aid, considering the various security challenges on the ground.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to facilitate communication and coordination among NGOs, the international community, and official diplomatic channels to ensure effective aid distribution.
The event also highlighted the importance of collaboration between the government, charitable institutions, and humanitarian organizations in supporting Palestine.
Abdul Kadir Jailani, Director of Asia, Pacific, and Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the joint campaign reflects Indonesia’s genuine solidarity with the people of Palestine.
DT Peduli for Palestine
As an institution with five core programs—preaching (dawah), education, economic empowerment, healthcare, and social-humanitarian aid—DT Peduli has been actively collecting and distributing aid to the people of Palestine over the past two years.
DT Peduli has delivered emergency relief to Palestine and supported displaced Palestinians living in Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon.
In the Gaza Strip, DT Peduli runs monumental programs that continue amid conflict, including a clean water processing facility and a mosque that serves as a center for refugee shelters.
Meanwhile, in Jordan, DT Peduli operates a mobile clinic truck that provides health check-ups in Palestinian refugee camps, alongside several thematic aid programs.
DT Peduli’s participation in the Kick-Off Event underlines its ongoing commitment to humanitarian efforts for Palestine.
“We fully support the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in coordinating aid for our brothers and sisters in Palestine,” said Arif, International Program Officer at DT Peduli.
“We will continue to strive to distribute aid with integrity and precision, both in Gaza and in other affected areas,” he added.
With support from various stakeholders, including DT Peduli, it is hoped that the collected aid will have a significant positive impact on the lives of Palestinians—through both emergency relief and long-term reconstruction support.
More importantly, the government continues to strengthen its efforts through advocacy and diplomacy for a better future for Palestine.