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Rumah Zakat Trains Volunteers for Emergency Response

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rumah Zakat conducted a three-day Volunteer Basic Training (VBT) 2026 for 42 participants from six branches in Bogor.
  • The training aimed to equip volunteers with essential skills for disaster response, including first aid, search and rescue, and disaster management.
  • The initiative is part of Rumah Zakat's annual effort to regenerate humanitarian volunteers, ensuring they are competent and ready for national missions.

In response to the persistent risk of urban disasters, exemplified by the 3,233 incidents recorded in Indonesia in 2025, the humanitarian organization Rumah Zakat has organized its annual Volunteer Basic Training (VBT) 2026. The three-day event, held from July 10-12 in Bogor, brought together 42 participants from six different branches.

Volunteer Basic Training is always held every year as part of the volunteer regeneration process.

— Irvan NugrahaCEO of Rumah Zakat, explaining the significance of the annual training program.

The training addresses a critical gap: the disparity between the strong willingness of volunteers and their technical preparedness for emergencies. With disasters like floods and extreme weather events frequently striking, volunteers are often the first responders. However, without proper assessment, first aid, and safety protocol knowledge, they can inadvertently become a burden.

The volunteers are the spearhead of every humanitarian mission. We hope they continue to improve their capacity and are ready to be involved in various humanitarian actions throughout Indonesia.

— Irvan NugrahaCEO of Rumah Zakat, expressing his hopes for the trained volunteers.

CEO Irvan Nugraha emphasized that VBT is a cornerstone of their volunteer regeneration process, aiming to cultivate individuals with competence, integrity, and a collaborative spirit. "The volunteers are the spearhead of every humanitarian mission," he stated, urging them to continuously enhance their capabilities for involvement in missions across Indonesia.

The training is expected to be the starting point for the birth of volunteers who have care, competence, and commitment to bring benefits to the community.

— Rulyando Rizky JuliansyachChief Executive of VBT 2026, outlining the training's expected outcomes.

Under the theme 'Impactful and Sustainable Humanitarian Volunteers,' participants received comprehensive training. Sessions covered Islamic knowledge, Medical First Response, disaster management, Search and Rescue (SAR), survival techniques, safeguarding, and leadership in emergencies. The program included practical exercises like a long march and a disaster simulation to hone field assessment, team coordination, first aid, and decision-making skills under pressure. The event was supported by Majelis Telkomsel Taqwa (MTT) and Cita Sehat Foundation (CSF).

Alhamdulillah, I gained a lot of experience during the training.

— Rifaza SaulimatemaA participant from the Depok Branch, sharing her positive experience.
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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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