Empowering Change: Gate Charity x RKPS Jambi’s Initiative for Waste Pickers in Kampung Pemulung

2024-10-08, 10:05

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Gate Charity, in partnership with Rumah Kreatif Pemuda Siginjai (RKPS) Jambi, recently completed a community program aimed at improving the quality of life for waste pickers in Kampung Pemulung, Jambi, Indonesia. Waste management has been a growing issue in Indonesia’s urban areas, with the waste pickers of Kampung Pemulung among the most affected, facing challenges related to education, health, and social stigma.

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RKPS Jambi, an organization driven by young individuals passionate about social change, initiated this project to empower the Kampung Pemulung community. The program provided non-formal education for children of waste pickers and skills training for adults. In addition to educational support, it addressed health needs by organizing check-ups, promoting cleanliness, and educating the community on health practices.

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Environmental awareness was another key aspect of the initiative. By teaching proper waste management practices and encouraging recycling activities, the program aimed to foster a more sustainable environment. Economic empowerment was also at the core of this project, as it involved marketing recycled products made by waste pickers and offering entrepreneurship training to help improve their economic welfare.

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The initiative successfully raised awareness about environmental cleanliness and empowered waste pickers to participate in waste management activities. Through skills development and economic support, it opened up new opportunities for waste pickers and their families, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and welfare.

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Gate Charity and RKPS Jambi hope that this program will not only contribute to the lasting betterment of Kampung Pemulung but also inspire other young people to engage in social activities and become agents of change in their communities.

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