Freeport Indonesia Employees Hold Joint Breaking of Fast, Support 700 Orphans and Underprivileged Children
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) employees organised a joint breaking of fast event and distributed assistance to 700 orphans and underprivileged children in Jakarta and Gresik. The activity was also attended virtually by employees at the operational areas of Kuala Kencana and Tembagapura in Mimika Regency, Central Papua.
PTFI President Director Tony Wenas stated that the presence of orphan and underprivileged children provided positive energy and served as a reminder to continue giving back.
“This aligns with the company’s values, particularly Respect and Commitment towards society and communities in the PTFI environment, whether in Kuala Kencana, Tembagapura, Jakarta, or Gresik,” he said in a press release received by Kompas.com on Tuesday (17 March 2026).
The 700 children in attendance came from various foundations. In Jakarta, the event was attended by 500 children from 11 foundations across the Jabodetabek region, including the Muslim Community of Papua. In Gresik, 200 children participated from foundations in the smelter area.
Beyond the joint breaking of fast, the event featured games, distribution of assistance, and gifts that resulted from donations by PTFI employees across four work areas.
Arif Latief, Chairman of PTFI’s Al Ikhlas Islamic Study Group (Majelis Taklim Al Ikhlas), explained that the initiative was conceived by employees and fully supported by the company. Implementation involved collaboration with the Muslim Community Foundation (Yayasan Masyarakat Muslim) in Tembagapura and various donors.
“PTFI’s presence must benefit all stakeholders. This activity demonstrates that employees can collaborate not only in their work but also in social activities,” he said.
In Jakarta, the event was enlivened by a performance from children’s storyteller Kak Awam Prakoso, who presented educational stories in an interactive manner.
The event continued with various games and competitions enthusiastically participated in by the children, attended by members of PTFI’s management and 135 employees.