Light Up The Dream: PLN Provides Free Electricity Connections to 2,533 Families
PT PLN (Persero) has once again conducted a simultaneous activation of free electricity connections for 2,533 underprivileged households across Indonesia through the Light Up The Dream programme on Wednesday, 4 March. Light Up The Dream is a social assistance programme providing free electricity connections to underprivileged families, funded by voluntary donations from PLN employees.
Running continuously since 2020, this social programme has successfully provided free electricity connections to 44,317 underprivileged families throughout Indonesia. One beneficiary, Titin, a resident of Banjarmasin, was unable to conceal her joy after finally being able to enjoy PLN’s electricity service through the Light Up The Dream programme.
“In this blessed month of Ramadan, I can finally meet my daily needs, especially washing and ironing clothes, without having to borrow electricity from my neighbours anymore,” said Titin.
Ami, a resident of Kertaraharja Village, Panumbangan Subdistrict, Ciamis Regency, also expressed gratitude for the electricity connection assistance she received.
“I am very grateful and thankful to PLN. Until now we could only get electricity from our neighbours, but now our home finally has its own electricity. Especially in the month of Ramadan, it feels like a dream come true,” said Ami.
Lampung Deputy Governor Jihan Nurlela, who attended the simultaneous activation ceremony of the Light Up The Dream programme in Bandar Lampung, stated that this initiative brings hope to many families in various regions. According to her, the programme promotes increased welfare through productive economic activities in households.
“Electricity is not merely lighting, but an engine for family economics, supporting children’s education, and a foundation for the development of small businesses and community productive activities. This programme is very strategic in supporting Lampung’s economic growth from the most basic level,” said Jihan.
Ambon City Mayor Bodewin Wattimena also expressed appreciation for the implementation of the Light Up The Dream programme, which continues to provide numerous benefits, particularly for underprivileged families. He stated that PLN’s Light Up The Dream has inspired efforts to continue improving people’s welfare.
“This activity motivates us in the local government to ensure that no residents of Ambon City are left without electricity. Thanks to PLN sharing, Ambon shines, and people become more educated,” said Bodewin.
Meanwhile, PLN’s Director of Legal Affairs and Human Capital Management, Yusuf Didi Setiarto, stated that the Light Up The Dream programme is one of PLN’s humanitarian concerns towards communities still without access to electricity. Through this donation-based employee programme, PLN seeks to bring light and new hope to underprivileged families in various regions.
“We know that in today’s modern life, it is difficult for a household to live without electricity. Through Light Up The Dream, PLN employees see a humanitarian aspect that can be filled with contributions to provide hope,” said Yusuf.
He also stated that this programme is an implementation of PLN’s Employee Value Proposition, aimed at providing the best work experience for employees, including facilitating those who wish to contribute towards providing energy solutions for Indonesia.
“Through this programme, we want to ensure that the spirit of sharing from PLN employees can truly be felt by communities. The hope is that more underprivileged families can enjoy electricity independently, so that the economy can move and people’s standards of living continue to improve,” concluded Yusuf.