UIN Jakarta Distributes Humanitarian Aid for Sumatra Disaster Through Three PTKIN Partner Institutions
Jakarta, UIN News Online — Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta has distributed humanitarian assistance for communities affected by disasters across several regions in Sumatra. The aid distribution was coordinated through the university’s Social Trust Fund (STF) in collaboration with three State Islamic Higher Education institutions (PTKIN) as regional partners.
The partner institutions involved in the distribution are IAIN Takengon (Central Aceh), IAIN Mandailing Natal (North Sumatra), and UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi (West Sumatra), which served as local hubs for delivering aid directly to affected communities.
The assistance was delivered in stages, adjusted to the conditions and urgent needs of each disaster-hit area. The support included basic necessities, educational supplies, hygiene kits, and psychosocial assistance, particularly for children impacted by the disasters.
In Central Aceh, aid was distributed to communities affected by floods and landslides across several districts. Relief items included staple food packages, ready-to-eat meals, clothing, cleaning supplies, cooking equipment, and additional logistical support to address emergency needs. Local university representatives and volunteers were involved in field distribution to ensure aid reached remote areas.
In Tapanuli Tengah, North Sumatra, assistance was channeled through IAIN Mandailing Natal to flood-affected communities in several villages. The support included hundreds of food packages, hygiene kits, and school bags for children, many of whom were still attending school under difficult conditions after losing their homes.
Local authorities and university representatives emphasized that many residents remained in evacuation shelters, while others were gradually returning home despite challenging post-disaster conditions such as mud and damaged infrastructure.
In Agam, West Sumatra, aid was distributed through UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, with a focus on both material assistance and psychological recovery for children affected by flash floods and landslides.
Funding support was used to conduct trauma healing programs in local schools, aimed at helping children restore emotional stability and confidence after experiencing disaster-related trauma.
A representative from the implementing team noted that many children were still experiencing fear and anxiety following the disaster, especially during extreme weather conditions, making psychosocial recovery an urgent priority.
Through this initiative, UIN Jakarta reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian action and inter-institutional collaboration. The university emphasized that disaster response is not only immediate relief but also long-term recovery, including education continuity and community resilience building.
The Social Trust Fund (STF) of UIN Jakarta continues to play a central role in managing donations and ensuring transparent and accountable distribution of aid to affected communities.