Assistance for Orphans and the Underprivileged: Emphasising Compassion and Community Spirit During Ramadan
A Ramadan 1447 H study session coupled with assistance distribution to orphans and the underprivileged was held at Endan Andansih Mosque in Purwakarta on Saturday, 14 March 2026. In addition to religious teachings, the event included the distribution of food aid to the surrounding community as a demonstration of social concern during the holy month of Ramadan. Various community leaders and invited guests attended the activities, which took place in a dignified atmosphere of togetherness.
In his remarks, Hery Susanto, a member of the Indonesian Ombudsman, who served as keynote speaker, stated that Ramadan represents an important opportunity to strengthen the balance between spiritual worship and social responsibility. He emphasised that religious values are reflected not only in humanity’s relationship with God, but also in care for one another.
“Ramadan teaches us that religiosity does not end with personal worship. Worship should generate social awareness. When we are able to feel the difficulties of others and are moved to help, that is where humaneness and faith walk together,” said Hery.
During the event, organisers distributed approximately 1,000 food aid packages to communities around the mosque. The assistance was provided as a demonstration of concern for residents in need and to help ease the burden on the community during their observance of the fasting period.
Hery viewed sharing activities such as this as having broader significance than merely material assistance. He believed that social activities involving various segments of society strengthen networks of solidarity and build trust within social life.
“When communities, organisations, and leaders come together in a single social movement, what develops is not merely material assistance. What grows is mutual trust, empathy, and solidarity that form a strong foundation for national life,” he stated.
He also highlighted that the dynamic global situation requires society to strengthen unity and social resilience. In the face of various global challenges, Indonesian society must maintain harmony and reinforce care as the collective strength of the nation.
“We witness a world that is not always stable. Therefore, society must continue to strengthen unity and compassion. A strong nation is one whose citizens care for and help one another,” he said.
Beyond emphasising the social aspect, Hery also encouraged the community to use Ramadan as an opportunity to strengthen spiritual quality and inner peace. He believed that inner peace enables individuals to face life’s challenges more wisely and makes it easier to spread goodness to others.
“Inner peace enables a person to face various life problems more wisely. From that peace comes empathy, compassion, and the desire to benefit others,” he explained.
He hopes that religious activities accompanied by social action such as assistance and food distribution can continue sustainably. According to him, such activities not only help those in need but also strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation that is the primary strength of the Indonesian nation.
Also present at the event were Muhammad Yusuf Ateh, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Endan Andansih Foundation, Aceh Endang Usman, Administrator of the Endan Andansih Foundation, and preacher Ustadz Rahmat Baiquni. The activities concluded with a collective prayer led by the local MUI Chairman.