Djarum Foundation Explained

Djarum Foundation is a non-profit organization from Indonesia active domestically in the areas of sport, environment, education, culture and social. President Director of the Djarum Foundation is Victor Hartono.^[1] The organization was officiated on 30 April 1986 based on informal activities of the two brothers Michael Bambang Hartono and Robert Budi Hartono (father of Victor Hartono) starting from 1951.

Program and Activities

Routine activities run by Djarum Foundation have always been synced with their mission, which is to put Indonesia forward to prosperity. According to Djarum Foundation's five duties, the program and activities involved are also focused on social, sports, education, environment and culture.

Social Duty

• Blood Donor: Djarum Foundation Social Duty organized blood donor events at Djarum Sport Centre in Jakarta. The event was held for Djarum's employees and affiliates, which has been done 3 times in 2016, and has successfully collected 1095 bags of blood.^[2]
• Natural Disaster Treatment: The Social Duty of Djarum Foundation partnered with the Fire and Disaster Relief Services in Jakarta, organizing a fire prevention training and socialization in Kapuk, Cengkareng, West Jakarta on October 5, 2015. Djarum Foundation also hand over some fire extinguisher tools for the particular location.^[3]
• Dengue Fever Prevention: Since February 2013, Djarum Foundation Social Duty entered Cipinang Melayu district to prevent Aedes aegypti mosquitos in the particular area through Kader Jumantik program. In December 2016, Djarum Foundation Social duty invited 90 villagers from RW 01, 02, and 03 to join the Jumantik training program.^[4]
• Free Cataract Surgery: In November 2016, Djarum Foundation partnered with St. Elisabeth Hospital in Ganjuran and Ganjuran parish, holding free cataract surgery for the people, with the total of 57 participants.^[5]
• Fishermen Health Treatment: In February 2016, hundreds of Kendal fishermen joined a free health treatment that was hosted by Djarum Foundation Social Duty, who partnered with the Naval Force Base (TNI Angkatan Laut) and Yayasan Bangun Sehat Indonesiaku Surabaya (health organization).^[6]
• Mass Circumcision: In January 2016, Djarum Foundation partnered with Yayasan Bangun Sehat Indonesiaku and Naval Force Base (TNI Angkatan Laut) in Semarang held mass circumcision for Pelabuhan Tasik Agung residents in Rembang district. 30 local children aged 9–13 year olds joined the social event.^[7]
• Orphanage Quality Improvement: In 2005, Djarum Foundation did physical improvements to eight orphanages in Kudus, by adding more facilities and renovated the premises. The orphanages were Darul Muntamah, Budi Luhur, Dzikrul Hikmah, Darussalamah, Darul Hadlonah, Nurul Jannah, Kalimosodo, and Melati.

Sports Duty

• PB Djarum: The Badminton club expanded their search for young, talented athletes during the Open Audition for Djarum Badminton Scholarship 2017 in several different cities.^[8]

Environment Duty

• A 1.350 km-Trembesi-Plantation from Merak through Bayuwangi: From 2010–2015, Djarum Trees For Life have successfully planted 41,758 Trembesi trees along 1,350 km path from Merak through Bayuwangi.^[9]

Education Duty

Vocational High School Programs

• Vocational High School Improvements Program: SMK Raden Umar Said in Kudus has ‘3D Animation’ major with the help from Djarum Foundation, where the organization provided human resources and animation tools and facilities.^[10] Besides that, Djarum Foundation also supports the creation of SMK NU Banat Kudus students, which were Muslim fashion that was being presented at Indonesia Fashion Week.^[11]

Cultural Duty

• Indonesia Menari 2016: In November 2016, Galeri Indonesia Kaya organized an event called “Indonesia Menari 2016”, inviting Indonesians to get to know their traditional dances better. As an annual event, being held for the 5th time, the event was simultaneously held in 8 indoor spots in Grand Indonesia, Jakarta.^[12]

Notes and References

1. News: Meet our New APC members. 2016-09-05. ASIA PHILANTHROPY CIRCLE. 2017-06-14. en-US.
2. Web site: Donor Darah Penutup Tahun 2016. www.djarumfoundation.org. 2017-06-14.
3. News: Djarum Foundation Sosialisasi Pencegahan Kebakaran warga Tambora dan Cengkareng - Tribunnews.com. Tribunnews.com. 2017-06-14. id-ID.
4. News: Aksi nyata menuju permukiman bebas nyamuk. Pemasaran. Konten. 2016-12-22. beritagar.id/. 2017-06-14. en. 2018-01-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20180125015323/https://beritagar.id/artikel/gaya-hidup/aksi-nyata-menuju-permukiman-bebas-nyamuk. dead.
5. Web site: Peduli Masyarakat Sekitar, RS St Elisabeth Ganjuran Adakan Operasi Katarak Gratis. Tribun Jogja. 2017-06-14.
6. Web site: Ratusan Nelayan Ikuti Pengobatan Gratis Djarum Foundation suaramerdeka.com. berita.suaramerdeka.com. id-ID. 2017-06-14.
7. News: 30 Anak Ikuti Khitanan Masal. 2016-01-18. Jawa Pos RADAR KEDU. 2017-06-14. id-ID.
8. News: Audisi Umum Djarum Beasiswa Bulutangkis 2017: 16 Peserta Audisi Banjarmasin Raih Tiket ke Kudus - Tribunnews.com. Tribunnews.com. 2017-06-14. id-ID.
9. Web site: Menanam Trembesi 1.350 KM Merak-Banyuwangi Archives - Marketplus. Marketplus. en-US. 2017-06-14.
10. Web site: Triawan Munaf Sebut Studio SMK Ini Setara Disney. Media. Kompas Cyber. KOMPAS.com. 2017-06-14.
11. News: Busana Muslim SMK NU Banat Kudus Pukau Indonesia Fashion Week. Liputan6.com. liputan6.com. 2017-06-14.
12. News: Meriahnya Indonesia Menari 2016, Ajak Masyarakat Menari Bersama. https://web.archive.org/web/20161122174445/http://citizen6.liputan6.com/read/2657396/meriahnya-indonesia-menari-2016-ajak-masyarakat-menari-bersama. usurped. November 22, 2016. Liputan6.com. liputan6.com. 2017-06-14.