Jakarta, MINA – Dompet Dhuafa is intensifying its humanitarian efforts and global diplomacy by deploying a humanitarian team to Palestine and 300 cross-border preachers (Dai Melintas Batas) to 11 countries.
The deployment ceremony was held at Sasana Budaya Dompet Dhuafa, South Jakarta, on Thursday, as part of the “Indonesia for Palestine” campaign, which was launched in collaboration with Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs the day before.
The event was attended by Parni Hadi, Chairman of Dompet Dhuafa’s Board of Trustees; Ahmad Juwaini, Chairman of Dompet Dhuafa; Muhammad Anis Matta, Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister; as well as representatives from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) and other key organizations.
Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Muhammad Anis Matta, emphasized that humanitarian diplomacy is part of the country’s foreign policy.
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“We have started coordinating humanitarian organizations as part of humanitarian diplomacy efforts. Dompet Dhuafa plays a strategic role in the ‘Indonesia for Palestine’ campaign, and we believe that they can lead this movement,” he said.
Dompet Dhuafa Chairman Ahmad Juwaini reaffirmed that the mission reflects the organization’s commitment to delivering donor contributions effectively to help communities affected by crises.
“Dompet Dhuafa has always been dedicated to providing aid in crisis areas, including Palestine. Sending preachers is also part of our efforts to spread a peaceful and inclusive message of Islam,” he added.
Dompet Dhuafa has been delivering aid to Palestine through three main channels:
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- The Indonesian government
- Humanitarian Partners in Palestine
- By directly deploying teams to the field
In addition to emergency relief, the organization is prioritizing education programs to support long-term recovery.
“We aim to establish an educational program in Palestine that can serve as a model for other nations. This is part of our commitment to supporting the Palestinian struggle,” said Parni Hadi.
Alongside its mission to Palestine, 300 preachers are being deployed across various countries and remote areas in Indonesia under the “Cross-Border Preaching” (Dakwah Melintas Batas) program, which focuses on Islamic education in underserved communities.
As part of its Ramadan 1446 H humanitarian initiatives, Dompet Dhuafa has also launched food aid and healthcare support for Palestinians, reinforcing global solidarity and public awareness of their struggles.[]
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