BRI holds welfare distribution programme for 8,500 Indonesian children and reaffirms national commitment
Jakarta – State-owned PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk continues to implement various programmes as a form of corporate social responsibility and concern for society through various social initiatives, particularly during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Under the theme “Sharing Meaning for Indonesia”, BRI conducted a welfare distribution activity for 8,500 orphaned children throughout Indonesia. Symbolically, welfare assistance was provided to 500 participants from the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek) held at BRI Lian Tower, Jakarta, on Tuesday (16 March).
The activity was attended by Minister of Religious Affairs KH. Nasaruddin Umar, BRI President Director Hery Gunardi, and members of BRI’s Board of Directors and Commissioners. Simultaneously, BRI also distributed welfare assistance to 8,000 participants through Regional Offices spread across Indonesia.
At the same occasion, BRI also channelled staple food assistance and welfare support for the caretakers of Istiqlal Mosque Jakarta, as well as providing educational funding assistance for Qur’an huffaz across Indonesia.
In his remarks, Minister of Religious Affairs KH. Nasaruddin Umar emphasised the importance of emulating stories of Islamic wisdom that teach values of care and compassion towards the nation’s next generation. He stated that welfare activities not only provide material assistance but are also expected to foster hope and provide moral support so that children continue learning, striving, and pursuing their aspirations.
On the same occasion, BRI President Director Hery Gunardi stated that as an institution born and grown with Indonesian society, BRI believes that the company’s success is measured not only by business performance alone, but also by the benefits it can provide to society. This welfare assistance is part of BRI’s commitment to continue delivering real benefits to the community.
“This is about sharing hope in the Holy Month of Ramadan, where we not only carry out activities related to worship, but also provide assistance to Indonesian children. We believe that every child has different potential. We hope that one day, future leaders will emerge, inspiring teachers, entrepreneurs who empower society, and national leaders capable of bringing Indonesia towards a better future,” Hery said.
He added that throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447H, BRI Group also implemented various social care programmes, including distribution of 279,541 staple food parcels to communities in various regions, distribution of 5,500 school packages for students in East Nusa Tenggara, Southwest Papua, and West Sumatra, and organising the Free Mudik (homecoming) programme for Eid 2026 by providing 238 bus fleets for 12,325 migrant workers.
“May Ramadan 1447H bring happiness and blessings to all of us. We hope that the welfare assistance provided can be utilised to the fullest and provide new spirit for children to continue learning and pursue their future,” Hery concluded.