Appreciation Night in Kampung Melayu

(Baca Versi Bahasa Indonesia)

Community of Kampung Melayu, together with ACF held a appreciation night to the organizations/institutions giving their aid and support to Kampung Melayu during February 2007 flood. The event was also meant to expand networks between each organization and to further tighten the relationship with the community of Kampung Melayu. The event took place on Kampung Pulo, Saturday June 2nd 2007.

Head of event organizer, Mr. Yayang opened the event. Welcome greeting was also presented by Head of RW 02 which states his compliment for the organizer for having this show. Another greeting was presented by Head of RW 03, and ACF, represented by (Community Organizer Team Leader).

The climax of the event was the reward given to 10 organizations actively involved in flood response 2007. The 10 organizations are:
1. Wahana Visi Indonesia
2. Oxfam
3. Hipperpala
4. Sanggar Ciliwung
5. Santa Maria Church
6. Kelurahan Kampung Melayu
7. Head of RW 02
8. Ex Head of RW 03
9. Puskesmas Kelurahan Kampung Melayu
10.At Tawabin Mosque

The next session is discussion concerning problems related to the flood issue. One main idea arise from the community is the need of disaster management organization in Kampung Melayu, mainly in Kampung Pulo. The discussion session was also resulted to an agreement to have composting activity for garbage management. Santa Maria Church will facilitate the activity. For the disaster management organization, Mr. Yayang was given the trust to follow up the idea. Joint praying was conducted as a closure.
Writer : Nurely Yudha
Editor : Erma Maghfiroh
Translator : Erma Maghfiroh