SOUTH TANGERANG — As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening cross-border humanitarian response, DT Peduli took part in the Emergency Workshop titled “Urgent Humanitarian Response to Save Lives in Gaza,” hosted by the Al-Khair Foundation (AKF) in Tangerang, Indonesia, on Saturday (November 1, 2025).
The workshop brought together humanitarian organisations from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines, focusing on the post-ceasefire situation in Gaza and developing strategic action plans for life-saving interventions by the end of 2025.
DT Peduli was represented by Nanang Abdul Aziz, Head of Design, Planning and Control Program, and F. Arif, Assistant Manager for International Humanitarian Affairs. Their attendance reflects DT Peduli’s active role in international humanitarian collaboration, particularly in initiatives for Palestine.
In the opening session, Omar Zarifoglu, Head of Relations and Partnerships at AKF, presented an update on the current humanitarian situation in Gaza and emphasised the urgency of inter-agency collaboration in responding to the crisis.
The event also featured several speakers joining virtually from Gaza, including Dr. Yahya Al-Sarraj (Mayor of Gaza), Dr. Kamalain Shaath (former President of the Islamic University of Gaza), and Dr. Marwan Abu Sa’da (Director General of Projects and International Cooperation, Gaza Ministry of Health). They shared first-hand reports highlighting the ongoing crises in education, infrastructure, and healthcare faced by Gaza residents.
One of the most moving moments came from Mansour Shouman, a genocide survivor from Gaza, who delivered a heartfelt testimony about the daily struggles of civilians during the conflict and the crucial need for sustained global humanitarian support.
The workshop concluded with the joint formulation of recommendations to enhance inter-agency coordination mechanisms and reaffirmed a shared commitment to emergency recovery projects—particularly in health, education, and temporary shelter sectors for affected families.
Nanang emphasised that DT Peduli’s participation in the forum marks a significant step in expanding international humanitarian partnerships and reinforcing Indonesia’s contribution to Gaza’s recovery efforts.
“This meeting strengthens DT Peduli’s positioning as an international humanitarian NGO. Moving forward, we are set to synergise Gaza recovery programs in collaboration with AKF under mutually agreed initiatives,” said Nanang.