LDII DIY Strengthens Sustainable Development Through the Spirit of Jariyah Charity
LDII DIY in the Special Region of Yogyakarta has a range of programs contributing to sustainable development, from strengthening the sharia economy and environmental care movements to education that reflects local Yogyakarta culture. The programmes are expected to reach a wider audience through collaboration with the press.
Chairman of the LDII DIY DPW, Atus Syahbudin, said collaboration with the media is important to socialise the organisation’s social programmes and community empowerment initiatives. LDII DIY has long been part of civil society that seeks to make a tangible contribution to sustainable development by balancing environmental, social and economic aspects with the spirit of jariyah (ongoing charity).
“Through Ramadhan greetings and a joint Iftar with the press, we hope to strengthen communication and cooperation between LDII DIY and the mass media. A harmonious relationship with the press is essential in conveying constructive information to the wider public,” he said on Friday evening (6 March 2026).
In the field of education, Atus noted that LDII DIY places a high priority on guiding the younger generation through character education. This is carried out through religious activities, leadership training, and skills development. These values are instilled through various educational institutions such as Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an (TPA), Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah, schools, pesantren, and majelis taklim. The character education is also integrated with local Yogyakarta culture such as andhap asor, tepo seliro, unggah-ungguh, and the spirit of gotong royong.
“The DPW LDII DIY regards sustainable development and character education as two essential pillars in community development,” he said.
“In the field of social dawah (preaching), LDII DIY emphasises community guidance based on akhlakul karimah (noble character), honesty, harmony, and cooperation. These values are believed to be crucial foundations for building a harmonious society while supporting sustainable development,” he added.
LDII DIY, he continued, also promotes the empowerment of the Muslim community based on sharia principles. Guidance is carried out through the development of micro and small enterprises, emphasising Islamic business ethics, transparency in business management, and economic independence. The programmes are implemented through various business units such as Usaha Bersama, KSPPS Bupelur, and the Baitul Maal wat Tamwil (BMT) network under the LDII community.
Meanwhile in the environmental sector, Atus revealed that LDII DIY has long actively run various community-based movements. One example is the “Kyai Peduli Sampah” movement which invites the public to manage waste from households to mosque environs.
Through the Sedekah Sampah Akbar and Sampah Jadi Jariyah programmes, residents are invited to manage household waste independently. Atus said one practice is the Jugangan Ing Omah and Jugangan Ing Masjid movements, namely making compost holes in home or mosque yards to process organic waste into fertiliser while increasing groundwater absorption. These simple steps are believed to reduce the burden of waste at the final disposal site (TPA).
“This programme is expected to change public mindsets to be more responsible for their own waste and reduce the burden of waste piling up at the TPA,” he said.
The environmental movement has also spurred the emergence of climate-based village programmes. One example is Kampung Sangurejo in Sleman which is being prepared for the national ProKlim Lestari category in 2026. Meanwhile Padukuhan Kembang in Cirimulyo, Kulonprogo has also earned the ProKlim Utama 2025 certificate thanks to various community empowerment and environmental conservation programmes.
In Gunungkidul, LDII residents in Bejiharjo, Karangmojo, have developed an innovative catfish farming method without an unpleasant smell using a feed formula made from empon-empon ingredients, known as the “Ramuan Barokah 354”.
Atus hopes that the media synergy could broaden the dissemination of information on the good practices carried out by LDII residents amid the community.
“Through this synergy, LDII DIY hopes that cooperation with the press can broaden the dissemination of information on the various good practices undertaken by LDII residents in the community,” he said.