Qurbani Can Become a Solution to the Climate Crisis: Here's How Dompet Dhuafa Does It
The qurbani ritual holds not only spiritual significance but also the potential to form part of the solution to the climate crisis. This perspective is championed by Dompet Dhuafa through its participation in the Green Jobs Fest 2026 at Cibis Park, South Jakarta, on Saturday (25/4/2026).
In the “Green Talks” talkshow session themed The Human Side of Transition: Bridging Social Sciences into the Sustainable Work Ecosystem, Ali Bastoni, Chairman of Dompet Dhuafa’s 2026 Qurbani programme, explained that qurbani can be viewed as part of the green economy ecosystem.
“At Dompet Dhuafa, we see qurbani as a complex economic cycle. In the context of the green economy, aspects such as nutrition, spirituality, and waste management must consider their ecological impacts,” Ali stated in a press release received by Kompas.com on Thursday (30/4/2026).
He elaborated that the Tebar Hewan Kurban (THK) programme, implemented since 1994, focuses not only on meat distribution but also serves as an economic driver at the grassroots level.
Through this programme, Dompet Dhuafa assists small-scale farmers to become more independent and competitive.
On the upstream side, environmental management is a key concern. Through partnerships with DD Farm, livestock waste is processed into organic fertiliser to minimise methane emissions.
Meanwhile, on the downstream side, innovations are applied in qurbani meat distribution, particularly in frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged regions (3T). Dompet Dhuafa has begun replacing plastic bags with eco-friendly materials, such as teak leaves and rattan containers. In addition to reducing plastic waste, this step also empowers local artisans.
Furthermore, Dompet Dhuafa develops sustainable approaches through endowment fund schemes and mentoring programmes. These efforts aim to help communities, including those affected by disasters, transform into independent farmers.
“Helping is important, but what has a greater impact is making them independent through ongoing mentoring. From beneficiaries, they can become benefactors,” Ali said.
“Jobs in this sector are not limited to specific fields of study. Soft skills are also needed, such as communication, stakeholder management, and analytical abilities, especially for the younger generation,” he added.
Meanwhile, Veronica, Founder and Director of Saka Dala, assessed that Indonesia has great potential in developing sustainable products based on local resources.
However, she emphasised the need for strengthening in innovation and branding to compete globally.
“Indonesia excels in raw materials, but it still needs to drive innovation and boldness to stand out in sustainability programmes,” Veronica said.