Ikawiga and LPS Deliver Charitable Aid to Orphans
IKATAN Alumni Universitas Widya Gama Malang (Ikawiga) has once again demonstrated its social commitment during the holy month of Ramadan. In collaboration with the Lembaga Penjamin Simpanan (LPS) through the programme ‘Peduli Bakti Negeri’, Ikawiga organised charitable donations and an iftar for 500 orphans, impoverished families, and social workers from 25 orphanages across the Malang Raya area.
The event, held at Hall Widyagraha, Widya Gama University (UWG) Malang, East Java, on Saturday, 7 March, became a moment of cross-sector collaboration. In addition to LPS, the activities were supported by PT Ikawiga Kreasi Nusantara (IKKN), Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), BPRS Sumekar, Bank BJB, and contributions from alumni.
The Committee Chairman, Devita Sari, stated that this annual agenda is not merely material aid, but a form of moral mentoring for those in need.
‘Every year we look forward to organising this event. It is not just about providing material assistance, but more than that. We want them to feel that they are not alone, that there are many people who care and love them,’ Devita said emotionally beside the event.
Synergy to Build the Nation
The Chairman of Ikawiga, Moh Supriyadi, emphasised the importance of social sensitivity during Ramadan. According to him, the synergy among alumni, financial institutions, and educational institutions is the key to creating real social impact.
‘Ramadan is a time when our hearts become softer and more sensitive to others’ suffering. The collaboration among alumni, financial institutions, campuses, and the community proves that we can together be the vanguard of positive change for the nation,’ Supriyadi asserted.
In line with this, the Rector of UWG Malang welcomed the active role of alumni in safeguarding the university’s ethos as an institution with high social care.
‘A campus is not only a place to study knowledge, but also a home for a spirit of social concern. When we see these children smile, it is the most precious gift that cannot be compared with anything. Thank you to Ikawiga and all parties who have turned this meaningful moment into reality,’ he said.
Moment of Togetherness
The series of activities included symbolic distribution of aid, Ramadan sermons, joint prayers, and entertainment for the children. The peak of the event concluded with an iftar, strengthening ties of friendship among alumni, sponsors, and beneficiaries.
This programme is hoped to inspire other communities to continue spreading goodness and to be a beacon of hope for people in need amid the current economic challenges.