From Energy Networks to Care Networks Together with PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk and Filantra
Partner: PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk
Industry : Energy
Objectives : This Basic Food Assistance Program aims to help alleviate the burden of meeting basic food needs for underprivileged communities in the Balikpapan and Samarinda regions through the distribution of essential food packages, and serves as a form of social concern by PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk together with Filantra in providing tangible benefits for the aid recipients.
Challenges :
In the implementation of this program, several challenges must be addressed to ensure that the aid is distributed optimally and provides the right benefits for the community, including:
- Limited ability of underprivileged communities to meet their daily basic food needs
- The need to ensure the aid reaches community members who are truly in need
- Coordination between involved parties, including the corporation, community organizations, and social institutions
- Challenges in synergizing various stakeholders to ensure the program runs effectively and sustainably
- The need for an orderly distribution mechanism to ensure the aid is received by the correct targets
Solutions :
This program presents a solution through the direct distribution of essential food packages to underprivileged communities registered as beneficiaries in the Balikpapan and Samarinda regions. Through organized implementation, the aid is distributed in an orderly and accurately targeted manner, reaching those in need. The provision of basic food necessities such as rice, sugar, and cooking oil serves as a concrete step in assisting with daily basic needs. This program also strengthens the synergy between PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk and various community elements in delivering tangible social care.
Program Impact :
The implementation of this program provides a direct impact for the beneficiaries, including:
- Helping to alleviate the burden of underprivileged communities in meeting daily basic food needs
- Supporting the fulfillment of the community’s basic needs in the Balikpapan and Samarinda regions
- Strengthening the values of social concern and solidarity among community elements
- Enhancing the good relationship between PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk and the community through social responsibility activities
- Providing tangible benefits for the aid recipients through accurately targeted food package distribution
SDGs Relevance :
SDGs 2: Zero Hunger
A goal to end hunger and ensure every individual has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. The Basic Food Assistance Program for IKA PMII Balikpapan contributes through the distribution of essential food packages to underprivileged communities, helping to meet daily basic food needs, reducing vulnerability to limited food access, and supporting the creation of food security at the household level.
Food is Served, Care Grows Within the Community
Amid the challenges of meeting basic needs, access to food remains crucial for underprivileged communities. The Basic Food Assistance Program serves as a concrete step to address these needs through the distribution of essential food packages, helping the community better navigate their daily lives, particularly during the momentum of Ramadan.
The collaboration between PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk and Filantra is part of an effort to deliver a broader social impact. Through Filantra’s role as a connector, this program also opens opportunities for various parties to get involved in strengthening care and delivering sustainable benefits for the community.