Ex-VP to give aid to 32 children
Ex-VP to give aid to 32 children
JAKARTA: Addressing a Golkar campaign rally Sunday, former
vice president Sudharmono said he was moved by the hardship in
Central Jakarta's Karet Tengsin slum area.
He promised to provide educational assistance to 32 children
from impoverished families that cannot afford to attend school.
The former Golkar chief said the money would come from his
private foundation and his "own pocket", Antara reported.
Sudharmono made the announcement after hearing accounts of the
increasing hardship people have been facing in the subdistrict.
Hundreds of homes in the area were destroyed by fire last
year, while other residents have been evicted to make way for
development projects.
"We have been increasingly 'squeezed' by skyscrapers. We are
mere spectators of the rapid development," a resident said. "Will
Golkar help us?"
Golkar chairman Harmoko warned supporters last week against
making empty promises during the election campaign. (pan)
JAKARTA: Addressing a Golkar campaign rally Sunday, former
vice president Sudharmono said he was moved by the hardship in
Central Jakarta's Karet Tengsin slum area.
He promised to provide educational assistance to 32 children
from impoverished families that cannot afford to attend school.
The former Golkar chief said the money would come from his
private foundation and his "own pocket", Antara reported.
Sudharmono made the announcement after hearing accounts of the
increasing hardship people have been facing in the subdistrict.
Hundreds of homes in the area were destroyed by fire last
year, while other residents have been evicted to make way for
development projects.
"We have been increasingly 'squeezed' by skyscrapers. We are
mere spectators of the rapid development," a resident said. "Will
Golkar help us?"
Golkar chairman Harmoko warned supporters last week against
making empty promises during the election campaign. (pan)