(FEB NEWS) Issues of discrimination and exclusivity have long been a major problem in society. Furthermore, the fulfillment of public rights and facilities often remains a challenge, especially for people with disabilities. We often see people with disabilities facing negative skepticism from the general public, which is feared could further marginalize them.
Based on these issues, and based on the community service point of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, the Community Service Department of BEM FEB UNAIR initiated the "We Care" work program, which this year carries the theme "Unity in Diversity." This work program is expected to be a milestone in initiating in increasing public awareness, especially students, to be able to work together to create an inclusive environment for everyone, including people with disabilities.
The 2023 “We Care” work program has begun its journey since September through Pre-Event 1 (Visit to the Ananda Mutiara Indonesia Foundation), Pre-Event 2 (Implementation of Sign Language Classes in Collaboration with the TIBA Surabaya Community), and Pre-Event 3 (Podcast Collaboration with the Mata Hati Community). In order to close the entire series of events and strands of hope, the 2023 “We Care” Main Event was also held at the Amphitheater of Campus B, Universitas Airlangga, on November 8, 2023.
At the peak of this event, the Community Service Department of BEM FEB UNAIR collaborated with the Ananda Mutiara Indonesia Foundation (Y-AMI) and the Mata Hati Community to showcase various works and talents of the community members, ranging from Remo Dance, Colossal Dance, Bands, to Fashion Shows which were held lively. Not only that, there was also a bazaar filled with tenants from FEB entrepreneurial students, a painting exhibition from Edo (one of the Y-AMI members), and a Live Painting Workshop. This agenda was filled with hundreds of visitors until nightfall. Not to forget, the leadership of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga also attended this event, namely Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia, SE., M.Si., Ak., CMA., CA. as the Dean of FEB UNAIR, Dr. Wisnu Wibowo, SE., M.Si. as the Vice Dean I of FEB, Hedy Diah Syahputri, S.Ikom. as the Head of the FEB Student Affairs Sub-Division, and many more.
In order to support the empowerment of friends with disabilities, "We Care" 2023 has successfully collected donations of IDR 4,000,000, all of which were donated to the Y-AMI Community and the Mata Hati Community.
This work program is also an active response from the Community Service Department of BEM FEB UNAIR to realize the points of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including point 1 (No Poverty), point 4 (Quality Education), and point 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Hopefully, the implementation of "We Care" 2023 will inspire the community to continue working to reduce the gap of discrimination against people with disabilities.
We Care 2023, Unity in Diversity!
FEB One,
UNAIR Great!
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