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NU Care-Lazisnu partners with Paragon to restore schools and mosques in Aceh, Sumatra

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NU Care-Lazisnu PBNU and PT Paragon Technology and Innovation are providing humanitarian aid to flood victims in Aceh and Sumatra.
  • The program focuses on restoring educational facilities like pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) and places of worship such as mosques.
  • Aid distribution, including essential supplies and renovation support, began in May and will continue until August 1, 2026, in affected areas.

NU Care-Lazisnu PBNU, in collaboration with PT Paragon Technology and Innovation (Paragon Corp), is actively engaged in providing humanitarian assistance to communities affected by recent floods in Aceh and Sumatra. The initiative prioritizes the restoration of essential community infrastructure, specifically educational and religious facilities.

Anik Rifqoh, Deputy Director of Fundraising, Public Relations, and IT at NU Care-Lazisnu PBNU, stated that the program commenced in May and is scheduled to conclude on August 1, 2026. Aid distribution has been ongoing in areas such as Aceh Tamiang, Aceh Utara, and West Sumatra. "The humanitarian aid program is prioritized for flood-affected communities in Aceh and Sumatra. Aid distribution also began in the month of Ramadan 2026 with the distribution of staple food packages," Anik explained.

The humanitarian aid program is prioritized for flood-affected communities in Aceh and Sumatra. Aid distribution also began in the month of Ramadan 2026 with the distribution of staple food packages.

— Anik RifqohDeputy Director of Fundraising, Public Relations, and IT at NU Care-Lazisnu PBNU, explaining the program's scope.

The program targets Islamic educational institutions, including dayah (traditional Islamic schools) and pesantren, as well as mosques and mushola (small prayer rooms) that sustained damage from the floods. In Aceh Tamiang district, assistance includes renovations for Dayah Asy Syafiiyah Al Aziziyah and MTsN 1 Aceh Tamiang, alongside the provision of school equipment for MIN 2 Aceh Tamiang and MIN 7 Aceh Tamiang to support students' education.

Muhammad Iqbal Luthfi, an official from Lazisnu PBNU, emphasized the significance of supporting pesantren, viewing them as vital centers for religious education, character building, and the development of future Islamic scholars. "When dayah are affected by disaster, it becomes our collective responsibility to help so that educational and worship activities can resume properly," he stated. He added that all distributed aid represents the trust of donors who have entrusted NU Care-Lazisnu PBNU to deliver it to those in need.

When dayah are affected by disaster, it becomes our collective responsibility to help so that educational and worship activities can resume properly.

— Muhammad Iqbal LuthfiAn official from Lazisnu PBNU, stressing the importance of supporting Islamic educational institutions.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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