UMM Students Empower Orphanage Occupants and Build Catfish Ponds

Author : Humas | Thursday, November 18, 2021 06:23 WIB

PMM Students, Deputy Chancellor I and Occupants of the Orphanage Conduct Catfish Cultivation Simulations (Photo: Special)

Apart from being encouraged for academic activities, students of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) are also continuously directed to serve the country. One of them was carried out by the Community Service by Student (PMM) team of wave 2 who went to the Griya Asih Children's and Elderly Orphanage (RAAL), Lawang since early October. The service was closed on Tuesday (16/11).

In these service activities, the students did not only accompany and care for the grandmothers. They also invite orphanage children to learn and play. Providing new insights through a variety of new and innovative activities. Among them are making flowers from straws, arranging bracelets and even painting vases. Interestingly, students also build catfish ponds that can be used as productive land and make flower gardens.

Vice-Rector I of UMM Prof. Syamsul Arifin, M.Sc. Explained that this activity impressed him. Especially because there is a process of dialogue between beliefs. According to him, it became an interesting topic and he pursued it.

“We live in unavoidable differences. We have different skin, cultures, religions and others. But we can be met with feelings as humans who have the same humanity," he added.

Syamsul, his nickname, said that it is very important to prioritize humanity. Especially considering that every religion teaches and upholds humanity in its teachings. So, conveyed by him that we do not need to look at religion to help and love others.

"On behalf of the leadership, we appreciate and thank Griya Asih for providing a place for students to learn about human values," said Syamsul.

On the same occasion, RAAL Griya Asih Administrator Ellen Natalie Poluan said that she was very happy that the students came and helped. Before there were students, there were several programs that had not been implemented. But since they came to help, many programs can be done well. "There are even new activities that make the residents of the orphanage happy," she said.

Natalie said that her dedication would not end in vain. According to him, what people sow will reap the rewards in kind. She also asked that the good relationship that had been established with the second wave of students did not just end. Her side always opens the door if one day someone comes to visit and meet the grandmothers who have been treated for the past month.

“Parents here are like students' parents, as well as younger siblings who are like younger siblings. Moreover, the togetherness that is built through activities of making pots, painting vases and stringing bracelets certainly gives an unforgettable impression," she concluded. (*/will)

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