The wave of revival among the Bawean diaspora is increasingly taking\nshape. Through a spirit of unity and consensual deliberation, the\nPerkumpulan Bawean Nusantara (PBN) has been officially established as a\nstrategic forum that not only weaves social bonds but also shapes the\nfuture of the Bawean community at national and international levels.<\/p>\n
This association was born from the initiative of seven Bawean figures\nwith a grand vision for the advancement of their homeland, namely M.\nYahya Zaini, Mustafa Kamal, M. Faisol, Dr.\u00a0Zainun Nasihah Ghufron,\nAhsanul Haq, Bahtiar Efendi, and Akhmad Fatah Yasin (Afys). They united\ntheir ideas in a single forum that emphasises the importance of\nconsolidating the strength of the Bawean diaspora, which has hitherto\nbeen scattered across various regions.<\/p>\n
In the outcome of the consensual deliberation of the extended Bawean\ninternational family, Ahsanul Haq has been entrusted with the mandate as\nNational Coordinator of PBN. This appointment is seen as a strategic\nstep to strengthen the organisation\u2019s direction, making it more\nstructured, progressive, and impactful.<\/p>\n
One of PBN\u2019s initiators, Dr Zainun Nasihah Ghufron, emphasised that\nthe presence of PBN is not merely a ceremonial organisation, but a\ncollective struggle platform to elevate Bawean\u2019s potential to a higher\nlevel.<\/p>\n
\u201cPBN was born from both anxiety and hope. We want Bawean not only to\nbe known as an origin region, but also as a reckoned intellectual,\neconomic, and cultural force,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
She added that thus far, the great potential of the Bawean community\nhas not been managed optimally due to the lack of a forum capable of\nintegrating various elements. Therefore, PBN emerges as a bridge\nconnecting generations, across professions, and across countries.<\/p>\n
According to her, PBN\u2019s main focus encompasses strengthening in\nvarious strategic sectors, from education and economy to leadership.\nAdditionally, the preservation of traditions, culture, and ancestral\nheritage is an important pillar that must not be overlooked amid the\ntide of modernisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must not advance economically while losing our cultural identity.\nPBN wants to ensure that both progress hand in hand,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the formation of PBN also serves as a strong signal that\nthe Bawean diaspora is beginning to transform from a mere cultural\ncommunity into a social force capable of making tangible contributions\nto regional and national development.<\/p>\n
With networks spread across various countries, PBN has the potential\nto become a driving engine for global collaboration that can open\nopportunities for investment, knowledge exchange, and strengthening the\ncapacity of Bawean human resources.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, PBN\u2019s greatest challenge is not only maintaining\ninternal solidarity but also proving that the organisation can deliver\nconcrete programmes that address the needs of the Bawean community, both\nin their birthplace and in the diaspora.<\/p>\n
If managed well, PBN will not only be a symbol of unity but also a\nlocomotive of change that propels Bawean towards a more advanced,\ncompetitive future while remaining rooted in the noble values of\nancestral heritage.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pbn-officially-established-in-yogyakarta-ahsanul-haq-leads-consolidation-of-global-bawean-diaspora-strength-1775987503", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }