Business Actors Take on Roles in Post-Disaster Recovery in Aceh
Entering the fourth month of recovery following the flash floods that struck Aceh in November 2025, nutritious food aid continues to flow to affected residents. Se’Indonesia, in collaboration with the philanthropy platform Kitabisa, has distributed 25,000 ready-to-eat chicken se’i packages to thousands of family heads in five districts in Aceh Province.
The distribution of aid, equivalent to five tons of smoked chicken, is spread across Aceh Tamiang, East Aceh, North Aceh, Bireuen, and Pidie Jaya Regencies. This step is taken to meet the protein needs of communities still struggling to restore their economic activities.
CEO & Co-Founder of Se’Indonesia, Rinaldi Dharma Utama, stated that post-disaster recovery is a long process that requires ongoing attention from various parties, including the private sector.
“Post-disaster recovery is not something instantaneous. As a business actor born and developed in Indonesia, we hope to accompany the community and provide a little warmth through practical protein intake,” said Rinaldi in a written statement on Wednesday (18/3).
This aid distribution feels even more meaningful as it coincides with the Ramadan 1447 H moment. The presence of chicken se’i becomes a new variation in dishes for residents who usually only consume makeshift menus during evacuation or recovery periods. Roselina, one of the beneficiaries in Aceh Tamiang, expressed her gratitude for the aid.
“This chicken se’i is a new variation that we rarely experienced in the last few weeks. It is very helpful for sahur and iftar menus with family,” she said.
In addition to the nutritional aspect, the presence of the team in the field also aims to provide psychological support to residents through warm interactions during food distribution. Se’Indonesia appreciates the collaboration with Kitabisa and local communities, which serves as an important foundation in strengthening community resilience post-disaster.
“We hope this moment serves as a reminder that attention to affected communities remains important. Every small effort from all of us can help them move forward,” Rinaldi concluded.