PLN Employee Donations Provide Free Electricity Connections for 2,533 Underprivileged Families
JAKARTA – PT PLN (Persero) has once again conducted simultaneous activation of free electricity connections for 2,533 underprivileged households across Indonesia through the Light Up The Dream programme on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. This PLN employee-initiated programme forms part of efforts to share happiness during the Islamic month of Ramadan 1447 H.
Light Up The Dream is a programme providing free electricity connection installation for underprivileged families, funded by voluntary donations from PLN employees. The social initiative has been running continuously since 2020 and has successfully connected electricity free of charge to 44,317 underprivileged families throughout Indonesia.
Titin, a resident of Banjarmasin, one of the beneficiaries, could not conceal her happiness after finally being able to enjoy PLN electricity services 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 neighbours anymore,” said Titin.
Ami, a resident of Kertaraharja Village, Panumbangan District, Ciamis Regency, also expressed gratitude for the electricity connection assistance she received. With PLN electricity now available in her home, she can carry out activities more freely without having to use her neighbour’s electricity supply.
“I am very grateful and thankful to PLN. All this time we only sourced electricity from neighbours, but now finally our house has its own electricity. Especially during Ramadan, it feels like a dream come true,” said Ami.
Jihan Nurlela, Vice Governor of Lampung, who attended the simultaneous activation event of the Light Up The Dream programme in Bandar Lampung, stated that this initiative has brought hope to many families in various regions. According to her, the programme not only provides electricity access to underprivileged communities but also encourages improved welfare through productive economic activities at household level.
“Electricity is not merely lighting, but rather an engine of family economics, a support for children’s education, and a foundation for the development of small businesses and productive community activities. This programme is highly strategic in supporting economic growth in Lampung from the most basic level,” said Jihan.
Bodewin Wattimena, Mayor of Ambon, also expressed his appreciation for the implementation of the Light Up The Dream programme, which continues to provide significant benefits, particularly for underprivileged families. He revealed that PLN’s Light Up The Dream has inspired him to continually endeavour to improve public welfare.
“This activity motivates us in local government to work hard to ensure that no citizens of Ambon City remain without electricity. Thanks to PLN’s sharing, Ambon shines, and its people grow wiser,” said Bodewin.
Yusuf Didi Setiarto, Director of Legal Affairs and Human Capital Management at PLN, stated that the Light Up The Dream programme represents one expression of PLN’s commitment to communities that still lack electricity access. Through this donation-based employee programme, PLN seeks to bring both light and new hope to underprivileged families in various regions.
“We understand that in today’s modern life, it is difficult for a household to live without electricity. Through Light Up The Dream, PLN staff see a human dimension that can be filled with contributions to offer hope,” said Yusuf Didi.
He also noted that the programme represents an implementation of PLN’s Employee Value Proposition, which aims to provide the best work experience for employees, including facilitating those who wish to contribute to bringing energy solutions to Indonesia.
“Through this programme, we want to ensure that the spirit of sharing from PLN staff can truly be felt as beneficial by the community. Our hope is that increasingly more underprivileged families can enjoy electricity independently, so that the economy can move and the living standards of communities continue to improve,” said Yusuf Didi.