Central Jakarta Promotes Work of Children with Disabilities in Local Market
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Hopefully, their work results can be enjoyed by the wider community
The Central Jakarta administration ensures that works of art by children with disabilities can be promoted and sold in the local market.
Central Jakarta Administration and People's Welfare Assistant, Muhammad Reza Phahlevi said the works of children with disabilities need to be facilitated in various bazaar activities, thus many people can enjoy them.
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Through this cooperation, the works of children with disabilities could be marketed at the Dekranasda exhibition. the Central Jakarta Culture Sub-agency must become a bridge for the regional apparatus organizations (OPD) to help market the works of children with disabilities.
"Our first step is to push their work to become souvenirs for visiting guests," he explained.
Central Jakarta Culture Sub-agency Head, Moh Nurdin admitted that he was ready to oversee and continue to provide business opportunities for children with disabilities. Their works would also be used as souvenirs for guests visiting his office.
"We will work together with the Central Jakarta PPKUKM Sub-agency. When they enter there, children should be able to produce various crafts according to demand," he uttered.
With this effort, he hoped that they would be more eager to produce work and be productive, thus they could improve their economy.
"Hopefully, their work results can be enjoyed by the wider community and will continue to develop," he closed.