Jakarta \u2013 Indonesia\u2019s National Zakat Agency (Baznas) has launched the\nZ-Ifthar programme as a means of consolidating and expanding market\naccess for micro, small and medium enterprise (UMKM) operators supported\nby Baznas during the sacred month of Ramadan across 30 locations in 27\ncities throughout Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlhamdulillah, Baznas is launching Z-Ifthar at 30 locations. This\nprogramme is here to provide market access for products from our\nsupported UMKM. We want to provide genuine economic circulation for them\nover the next 15 days so that the blessings of Ramadan are also felt\neconomically by our supported beneficiaries,\u201d said Saidah Sakwan, Head\nof Baznas Distribution and Empowerment Division, in a statement in\nJakarta on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Baznas is also providing mentoring on halal certification and\npackaging improvement to ensure their products are highly competitive\nand have potential for repeat orders after Ramadan.<\/p>\n
The positive impact of the Z-Ifthar programme is being felt directly\nby the supported UMKM operators.<\/p>\n
Sinta, owner of \u201cDapur Bunda Sinta\u201d in the Kebon Manggis area,\nMatraman, Jakarta, revealed that her participation in Z-Ifthar has not\nonly increased income but also expanded her customer base.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlhamdulillah, through Z-Ifthar this Ramadan my business has grown\nand customers have increased. My signature products, such as sticky rice\ntapai and coconut ice cream are now more well-known and I receive orders\nvia WhatsApp. My hope is that Baznas will continue to organise this\nactivity every year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In similar comments, Rosdiana, another UMKM operator supported by\nBaznas, expressed gratitude for the strategic location facilities and\ncapital assistance provided.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the beginning until now, my turnover is highest here. Today I\nbrought 100 portions and alhamdulillah they have almost sold out.\nBesides receiving a free stall, we are also assisted with operational\nfunds from Baznas,\u201d said Rosdiana.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/baznas-launches-z-ifthar-programme-across-27-indonesian-cities-to-boost-umkm-market-access-1772334057", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }