Collaboration of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Filantra in Rebuilding Comfort at Surau Baitul Muhtadin Post-Disaster
Partner: Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
Industry: Telecommunications and Information Technology (ICT)
Objectives: This activity aims to support post-disaster community recovery by providing social support relevant to the needs of the residents. Additionally, the program is directed at strengthening the function of Surau Baitul Muhtadin as a center of worship as well as a space for community togetherness, while improving the quality of worship facilities and infrastructure to make them more decent, comfortable, and safe to use. Through the implementation of this activity, it is expected that values of togetherness and social care will grow within the community, while encouraging collaboration between the private sector and the community in presenting impactful and sustainable social programs.
Challenges:
In the implementation of this activity, several challenges emerged alongside the community’s condition, which is still in the post-disaster recovery stage, as well as the dynamics of program execution during the month of Ramadan. As for some of these challenges, they include:
- Condition of the community still undergoing social, economic, and psychological recovery, resulting in community participation and involvement that is not yet fully optimal
- Limitations of worship facilities and infrastructure at the activity site, requiring adjustments before the program could run to its maximum potential
- Diverse needs and characteristics of beneficiaries (children, adults, and the elderly), requiring an inclusive and adaptive approach to activities
- Implementation of a series of activities within a limited timeframe (three consecutive days), thus requiring effective time management
- Adjustment of activity schedules with worship times in the month of Ramadan, such as breaking the fast and congregational Taraweeh prayers
- Coordination of activity implementation in disaster-affected areas that still face limitations in access and certain environmental conditions
Solutions:
In answering various community needs and supporting the smooth implementation of the program, this activity was designed by presenting applicable solutions suited to field conditions. As for the solutions presented through this program, they include:
- Implementation of minor renovations to the surau to improve the comfort and feasibility of worship facilities for the community
- Provision of worship facilities and infrastructure such as carpets, prayer robes (mukena), sarongs, and the Qur’an to support religious activities
- Organizing inclusive religious activities for various age groups (children, adults, and the elderly)
- Facilitation of communal fast-breaking (iftar) and congregational prayers as a space for community interaction and togetherness
- Provision of takjil packages and fast-breaking meals for three days to support the community’s needs during Ramadan
- Implementation of Ramadan creative classes for children as a medium for religious learning and creativity development
- Provision of communication facility support (devices and data packages) to support community connectivity needs and surau operations
- Distribution of Ramadan hampers for the marbot/surau caretakers as a form of appreciation and support
Program Impact:
The implementation of the Indosat Berkah Ramadhan 2026 Program “Surau Kita Berdaya” provided various positive impacts felt directly by the community. As for the impacts of this activity, they include:
- Increased comfort and feasibility of worship facilities at Surau Baitul Muhtadin after renovations and the provision of supporting facilities
- Realization of a community togetherness space through communal fast-breaking and congregational worship
- Increased community participation in religious activities during the month of Ramadan
- Increased community access to worship facilities such as the Qur’an, prayer robes, and other equipment
- Improved religious understanding among children through educational activities such as reading Iqro, prayers, and creative activities
- Establishing closer social interactions among residents, including between children, adults, and the elderly
- Support for the basic needs of the community during Ramadan, particularly through the provision of fast-breaking meals
- Strengthening the role of the surau as a center for worship and social activities for the community
SDGs Relevance:
This program is linked to several points in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focusing on social aspects, education, infrastructure, as well as strengthening the quality of the environment and community life. The links can be described as follows:
- SDGs 2 – Zero Hunger: Supporting the fulfillment of community food needs through communal fast-breaking activities during the month of Ramadan, while fostering values of care and the spirit of sharing within the community
- SDGs 4 – Quality Education: Improving religious literacy through the provision of the Qur’an and Iqra, as well as the implementation of religious study activities and Ramadan education for children and the general public
- SDGs 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Supporting connectivity access and the use of technology through the provision of communication devices and supporting facilities that assist community activities
- SDGs 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: Improving the quality of public facilities through minor renovations of the surau and the provision of worship facilities, thereby creating a more decent, comfortable, and sustainable environment for the community.
More Than Just Worship, This is How We Rise Together Amidst Recovery
In the midst of the post-disaster recovery process still felt by the people of Aceh, the presence of a comfortable worship space and strengthening activities becomes very meaningful. Through the Indosat Berkah Ramadhan 2026 Program “Surau Kita Berdaya”, Surau Baitul Muhtadin is revived not only as a place of worship but also as a space to strengthen one another, share, and rebuild the spirit of togetherness. From minor renovations and the provision of worship facilities to a series of Ramadan activities such as religious studies and communal fast-breaking, everything is presented to meet the real needs of the community.
The collaboration between Filantra and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison serves as proof that care can be realized through actions that have a direct impact. Through Filantra, we open a space for collaboration for anyone who wants to take part in presenting relevant and sustainable social programs. Because from togetherness and small steps taken together, we can continue to ignite hope and bring meaningful change to the community.