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26 April 2025

Healthcare Support: Maintenance for Blood Donation Unit

Access to proper healthcare in rural areas often falls short of national standards. Yet, efforts to improve supporting infrastructure and medical facilities continue across regions, including Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan.

This time, attention is centered on the Blood Donation Unit operated by the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI).

The vehicle, which has long served as a vital tool for mobile blood donation services across remote communities, is now in urgent need of maintenance.

To ensure the unit remains fully operational and ready to serve the public, BMBBD has extended support by providing Rp95.000.000 in funding for its repair and refurbishment.

The mobile unit serves more than one purpose. Beyond collecting blood, it plays an important role in emergency response, public education, and humanitarian action.

Over the years, it has become a reliable means for PMI Tapin to reach individuals in need, especially in isolated and underserved villages.

Restoring a Lifeline of Service

BMBBD’s support goes beyond technical repairs, such as parts replacement and facility upgrades. The company’s contribution is also aimed at restoring the vehicle’s vital role in community care and education.

The blood unit supports multiple key functions:

  • A first aid response vehicle at the PMI Tapin Headquarters
  • A mobile response unit for communities affected by disasters or emergencies
  • A learning platform for youth organizations such as the Youth Red Cross (PMR), Volunteer Corps (KSR), and Community Volunteers (TSR)
  • A ready-to-deploy operational unit for ongoing blood donation drives and social initiatives.

Through this contribution, BMBBD hopes to help reactivate the unit’s humanitarian role, ensuring it can once again travel safely and serve communities with greater efficiency and reliability.

Company representatives have also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that deliver direct, tangible impact for the community, particularly those aligned with public health, resilience, and collective well-being.

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26 April 2025

Economic Independence with Goat Farming Management

Food security is no longer just a matter of ensuring food availability, it’s also about empowering communities to achieve economic self-reliance.

With that in mind, BMBBD has taken a proactive step toward rural development by launching a goat farming management training program in collaboration with local government authorities and community members.

The program aims to enhance food security while broadening public knowledge of sustainable livestock practices, specifically goat farming, which has long been viewed as a viable option for small-scale agribusiness in rural Indonesia.

At the same time, the training initiative supports poverty reduction efforts by equipping livestock aid recipients with practical knowledge they can directly apply in the field.

Comprehensive Training Across Communities

Participants received comprehensive instruction covering various aspects of goat farming, from selecting healthy livestock and managing daily care routines to improving animal health and productivity.

The training also explored sustainable goat-rearing strategies, value-added product processing, and efficient land use to support long-term farming efforts.

To ensure the program delivered both scientific and practical value, the sessions featured livestock experts and food security specialists who shared their insights directly with participants.

Training was conducted with several community groups, including:

  • BUMDes Maju Bersama, Rumintin Village
  • BUMDes Hasrat Mulia, Kalumpang Village
  • Berkat Mufakat Livestock Group, Tampunang Hamlet, Shabah Village
  • BUMDes Datu Panjang, Harapan Masa Village

The initiative is expected to serve as an entry point for rural communities to achieve greater food independence and unlock new economic opportunities through the livestock sector.

For BMBBD, this training represents more than just capacity-building, it marks an important step toward improving local welfare while promoting a long-term vision of sustainable rural entrepreneurship.

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26 April 2025

Home Renovation Program Aiding Vulnerable Households

Housing is one of the three basic human needs. A proper home can provide a sense of safety, comfort, and serve as a crucial foundation for a family’s growth and well-being.

That is why access to decent housing plays an essential role in improving the overall welfare of the community.

In pursuit of this goal, BMBBD once again carried out a home renovation (bedah rumah) program as part of its commitment to social development.

The program aims to help residents living in substandard housing conditions to obtain safer, healthier, and more comfortable homes.

This initiative focused on four key areas in Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan, with a total of 15 houses renovated.

The breakdown of the program implementation by location is as follows:

1. Kalumpang Village, Bungur Sub-district

A total of 2 houses were renovated in Kalumpang Village. The villagers expressed their gratitude, as their previously uninhabitable homes have now become livable and comfortable for their families.

2. Sawang Village, South Tapin Sub-district

Five houses in Sawang Village were selected for renovation. The process was carried out gradually, involving local labor and the active participation of surrounding residents.

This program also served as a means to strengthen the relationship between the company and the community.

3. Rumintin Village, South Tapin Sub-district

Five houses were also renovated in Rumintin Village. Beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the company’s support and attention. The renovated homes are now equipped with better and safer basic facilities.

4. Tambarangan Village, South Tapin Sub-district

In Tambarangan, 3 housing units received repair assistance. The community warmly welcomed the program, recognizing it as a meaningful initiative that helped ease the burden on low-income families.

Creating A Better Future

Through this home renovation program, BMBBD hopes to improve the quality of life for communities surrounding its operational areas.

This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to continuously contributing to creating a positive and sustainable impact on the surrounding environment.

From a proper home grows hope and a brighter future.

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25 April 2025

School Supplies Donation in Five Areas of Tapin

Every child has the right to receive proper education, including access to essential facilities and school supplies that support their learning activities.

Through its Community Development and Empowerment Program, with a strong focus on education, BMBBD provides support for children living in the communities surrounding its operational areas.

As part of this effort, the school bag distribution program was initiated to reflect the company’s social commitment to advancing education.

The program specifically targets elementary and kindergarten students across several areas in Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan.

This initiative aims to ease the financial burden on parents while also giving children a renewed sense of enthusiasm and motivation in pursuing their education.

The school bags were distributed directly in five different locations, in collaboration with local community leaders and village officials. Below is a summary of the activities at each location:

1. Kalumpang Village, Bungur Sub-district

As the first destination for the bag distribution program, representatives of the Kalumpang Village hope that this support can motivate students to be more enthusiastic about learning and encourage regular school attendance.

2. Rumintin Village, South Tapin Sub-district

A similar activity was carried out in Rumintin Village, with involvement from the school’s staff. The children were visibly excited to receive their new bags.

3. Sawang Village, South Tapin Sub-district

The school bag distribution was conducted smoothly and warmly in Sawang Village. School representatives expressed hope that this program would continue with other educational support in the future.

4. Tambarangan Village, South Tapin Sub-district

Tambarangan became the next distribution point. The recipients, particularly elementary school students, welcomed the initiative with great joy.

5. Harapan Masa Village, South Tapin Sub-district

Harapan Masa Village also received an allocation of free school bags through the program. The activity ran in an orderly manner, with active participation from teachers.

BMBBD hopes to bring renewed spirit to the children in communities surrounding its operational areas, while also demonstrating a genuine commitment to social development.

This small step is expected to make a big impact on the future of the younger generation.

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