South Jakarta Indonesian Red Cross socialized red cross for heads of universities/colleges at Region III of college level of South Jakarta Administration.

expand and develop partnerships

The socialization which was attended by 47 people held at SMKN 57 Hall, Jalan Taman Margasatwa, Jati Padang Urban Village, Pasar Minggu Sub-district.

South Jakarta Community Welfare Division Head, Khabib Asy'ari, said the South Jakarta Administration appreciates and welcomes this activity because it is very important in educating the character of humanity and caring for others.

"We fully support this activity, so that in the future Indonesian Red Cross programs related to disasters, blood donation and others will not only target high school level, but also universities," he said, Tuesday (7/16).

Khabib hopes that all universities in Region III can collaborate with PMI so that it is not just about socializing the implementation, but Red Cross activities can be directly implemented among educational units or students.

Meanwhile, South Jakarta PMI Chief, Abdul Haris, said it is hoped that there will be a follow-up Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between South Jakarta PMI and universities regarding the development of the PMI Voluntary Corps (KSR).

"We want all the humanitarian programs at PMI, such as blood donation, red flags and fundraising months, to run well. Until today, of the 64 private universities in region III, South Jakarta, 12 universities have joined KSR PMI.

Haris added, it is also hoped that concern will arise for fellow humans, especially related to disaster matters and the provision of safe and sufficient blood for the residents of Jakarta.

"Hopefully in the future we can expand and develop partnerships so that our humanitarian programs can run well," he stated.