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    "data": {
        "id": 1579122,
        "msgid": "bmh-invites-orphaned-children-to-select-their-own-eid-clothes-1772366075",
        "date": "2026-03-01 18:00:00",
        "title": "BMH Invites Orphaned Children to Select Their Own Eid Clothes",
        "author": "Satria K Yudha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Baitul Maal Hidayatullah (BMH) organised a charitable initiative during Ramadan that allowed orphaned children to personally select their own clothing for Eid celebrations, recognising the significant psychological impact of agency and choice on vulnerable children. The programme, which took place at Matahari Department Store in Gresik on 25 February 2026, represents a shift in philanthropic approaches from purely consumptive aid towards psychosocial empowerment.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2014 Providing space for orphaned children to select their own\nEid needs is considered to have significant psychological impact. This\napproach not only meets clothing requirements, but also builds\nchildren\u2019s confidence and self-worth ahead of Eid al-Fitr.<\/p>\n<p>The programme was organised by Baitul Maal Hidayatullah (BMH) through\nthe Blessed Ramadan Shopping activity at Matahari Department Store\nGressmall, Gresik, on 25 February 2026. Beneficiary children were\ninvited to directly select clothing to wear during Eid celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>This approach positions children as subjects with choices, rather\nthan mere aid recipients. Several social observers believe that the\ndirect experience of selecting items can help children learn\ndecision-making and experience equal treatment in public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>A representative from Matahari Department Store Gressmall, Iis,\nexpressed pleasure at being able to participate in the programme.<\/p>\n<p>Imam Muslim, Head of the Programmes and Empowerment Division at BMH\nEast Java, stated that the programme was organised to provide a\nmemorable experience for orphaned children. \u201cWe wanted to provide a\nmemorable experience for them. This is not simply about new clothes, but\nabout building happiness and confidence in orphaned children as they\nwelcome Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr,\u201d he said in a press release on Sunday\n(1 March 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Experience-based programmes such as this demonstrate a shift in\nphilanthropic approaches from consumptive aid towards strengthening\npsychosocial aspects. Ramadan serves as an opportunity to expand this\nimpact, by positioning orphaned children as individuals requiring\nempowerment, not merely assistance.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bmh-invites-orphaned-children-to-select-their-own-eid-clothes-1772366075",
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