Saturday, 02 May 2026
ACEH TAMIANG | INDATANEWS.COM ~ Four months after devastating flash floods and landslides struck Aceh Tamiang in November 2025, hundreds of residents in Pantai Tinjau Village, Sekerak District, are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Thick mud continues to blanket large areas, while many homes remain damaged and uninhabitable. Yet amid hardship, survivors continue to show remarkable resilience and hope.
Emotional scenes unfolded at the Ahmad Basyirdarussalam Foundation hall on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), as residents gathered with tears of gratitude and hopeful smiles to welcome much-needed support.
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Aid Through Art and Education
A total of 255 affected families received assistance from a delegation of the Forum Jurnalis Perempuan Indonesia (FJPI), in collaboration with Rumah Literasi Ranggi (RLR) and Medan Teater Tronic (MTT).The aid included staple food supplies, cash assistance, and hundreds of books for children and families. The donations were raised through a theater performance titled "Ketika Air Datang, Perempuan Bertahan" (When the Water Came, Women Endured), staged in Medan on March 7, 2026.
Read Also:Blending art with humanitarian action, the performance featured ten actors under the direction of Hafiz Taadi. It portrayed the emotional experiences of women during the disaster, successfully mobilizing public support for the victims.
The initiative was supported by multiple organizations, including DAAI TV Medan, the Budha Tzu Chi Foundation, YPSIM Medan, Teater Dermaga, INALUM, and local volunteers.
Read Also:Pantai Tinjau Village Head, Evi Ananda, expressed deep appreciation.
"I am truly moved and grateful. The women journalists, in particular, have shown extraordinary care. This assistance means so much to our community," he said, his voice trembling with emotion.
Director Hafiz Taadi also highlighted the importance of collaboration."Art is our way of expressing empathy and delivering help. Together, we can achieve greater impact," he noted.
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A deeply touching moment came when actress Rindy Rayani recited a poem titled "Suara dari Sumatera" (Voice from Sumatra), moving many in the audience to tears.
"This poetry feels like a remedy for our wounded souls," said one resident.In addition, Ranggini, founder of RLR, distributed hundreds of books to children in the village.
"Books are windows to the world. After so much loss, children need new dreams," she said.The combination of material aid, artistic expression, and educational support is helping restore strength and optimism among Pantai Tinjau residents as they begin rebuilding their lives and looking toward a brighter future. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Darmailawati | Sri Endang Lasmiaty
