Some 83 Kembangan residents, West Jakarta, received assistance in form of Child and Adolescent Care Cards, which were distributed at the Kembangan Sub-district Office's Hall.

This card is distributed to 83 adolescent whose parents died, because of COVID-19

Kembangan Sub-district Head, Joko Mulyono mentioned, the assistance was given to 11 Joglo residents, 17 North Kembangan residents, 4 South Kembangan residents, 18 North Meruya residents, 12 South Meruya residents, and 21 Srengseng residents.

"This card is distributed to 83 adolescents whose parents died, because of COVID-19," he said, Monday (2/7).

He explained, the card was given in the form of an ATM card through collaboration with Bank DKI. Besides, there was also staple food assistance to the recipients from the Intercon RW 09 Taman Kebon Jeruk Community (PTKJ).

"There are also masks from Biznet and wet wipes from the West Jakarta PMI," he added.

West Jakarta Secretary, Iin Mutmainnah appreciated the efforts made by the Kembangan Sub-district in providing assistance to recipients by cooperating with collaborators.

She conveyed that each card contains a balance of Rp 300,000.

"Hope its assistance will help meet the needs of schools and their families," she stated.

Reny Anggraini (42), RT 05/03 South Meruya resident expressed her gratitude for the assistance provided by the Jakarta Government.

"My husband died due to COVID-19 in 2020. I will use this assistance to meet the daily needs and children's needs at school," she closed.