Kuningan Regent: Baznas Sacrifice Programme Boosts Local Economy
Kuningan Regent Dian Rachmat Yanuar said the National Zakat Agency (Baznas)’s Kurban Berkah Berdayakan Desa programme has boosted local economic activity through productive and sustainable livestock management.
“This programme is not merely a ritual; it serves as a tool to empower communities by enhancing economic capacity. With improved economic conditions, prosperity will, God willing, follow,” he stated in a Jakarta press release on Thursday.
Dian expressed optimism that the initiative, held in Sayana Village, Jalaksana District, Kuningan Regency, West Java, on Wednesday (27 May), would have broader benefits and drive community welfare in Kuningan.
“This is a programme with social and economic impact. I am confident that Baznas’ professional livestock management will make Kuningan more prosperous,” he added.
Dian praised Baznas for selecting Kuningan as one of its flagship programme areas, the Balai Ternak (livestock centre).
“Hopefully, Baznas’ Balai Ternak initiative will help address ongoing challenges, including poverty and unemployment,” Dian said.
National Zakat Agency Chairman Sodik Mudjahid stated that for 2026, Baznas will prepare 3,359 local male livestock for management by 2,089 trained farmers across various regions, with a total fund allocation of Rp39.22 billion.
“The Kurban Berkah Berdayakan Desa 2026 programme offers dual benefits: ensuring sacrificial animals reach the needy for meat supply while delivering sustainable economic impact for livestock-owning beneficiaries. All Baznas initiatives aim to empower communities,” he explained.
Sodik noted there are currently around 103 livestock centres spread across 15 provinces.
He added that with growing demand, the number of trained farmers is expected to exceed 2,089 beneficiaries and livestock centres will increase from the current 103 sites to meet future sacrificial animal needs.
“Moving forward, Baznas will allocate more funds for empowerment activities rather than just consumptive aid. Our goal is not merely for farmers to survive, but to transition from beneficiaries to donors,” Sodik Mudjahid concluded.