DDHK.ORG - In February 2022, the spread of the Omicron variant Corona outbreak continued to worsen in Hong Kong. Many Hong Kong residents, including Indonesian migrant workers, have tested positive and have had to undergo quarantine or self-isolation.
"It's time for us to show concern for others. The healthy help the sick. Friends of Expatriates and Friends of Migrants can provide assistance to those who are quarantined or self-isolating via Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong” said the General Manager of DD, M. Imam Baihaqi, when delivering the financial report of the institution he leads, Tuesday, March 7, 2022.
In February 2022, Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong (DDHK) reported, raising a total donation of HK$40,252. In detail, based on the report, DDHK received zakat payment funds of HK$7,968. For infaq, DDHK recorded a donation of HK$29,257. DDHK also recorded a waqf fund income of HK$2,300 and humanitarian donations of HK$727.
“Friends, here is the DDHK report for February 2022. Thank you for your support. Hopefully this epidemic can strengthen our togetherness to help each other," said Imam Baihaqi.
Donations from Indonesian citizens in Hong Kong and Macau are collected by DDHK through several channels. Namely:
- Donation boxes placed at the BNI Remittance offices in Causeway Bay, Tsuen Wan, Hung Hom, and Yuen Long branches;
- Donation box at BRI Remittance office Causeway Bay branch;
- A donation box at the Dapur Kita restaurant in Causeway Bay;
- Donation box at Amanda's Store, Causeway Bay;
- Pick up donations by calling 6464 2555;
- HKD Account Transfer with FPS ID: 166006742 (Dompet Dhuafa Association Limited);
- Rupiah Account Transfer through Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) with number 500 5050 608, an Dompet Dhuafa Republica;
- Alms via SMS Telin by typing ZAKAT, INFAK, or WAKAF and sent to 333;
- TNG app: paybill method (pay bills) by selecting Dompet Dhuafa Association Limited; and
- Direct Payment: by coming to the office Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong at Leighton Road Flat D Lei Shun Court Building 3 / F No. 116, Causeway Bay.
- Give charity and donate by sticking an Octopus or patadong card in the machine provided at the DDHK office in Causeway Bay.
Since February and continuing until March, DDHK has also opened a donation service for those who are self-isolating or quarantined. Assistance can be provided via 7Eleven or Circle K, by showing the QR code provided by DDHK.
Throughout February 2022, DDHK had an expenditure of HK$91,461. The details are for operations, fundraising activities, social assistance, da'wah activities, providing training, and for humanitarian assistance.
Disaster and Social Assistance
In February 2022, DDHK distributed aid and compensation funds to 6 regions in Indonesia. Namely to Kendal, Cirebon, Magetan, Karawang, Malang, and Banyumas. All of this assistance was provided through the management of the da'wah partner taklim assemblies, as well as program participants and the DDHK Volunteer Team.
During this period, DDHK also provides assistance to migrant workers who are self-isolating and undergoing quarantine in Hong Kong. DDHK also provided assistance to the country, namely to Surabaya, Kediri, and Pekalongan.
This month DDHK provided shelter services to 8 Indonesian migrant workers in Hong Kong who needed temporary housing due to various factors. In addition, DDHK also made 2 visits to the hospital.
Media and Da'wah Sector
In the field of media and news, DDHK continues to publish news and information about the Islamic world, institutional activities, religious consultations, as well as the latest information from Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Macau. Including, about the latest news about the development and handling of the corona virus pandemic. A total of 32 news and articles were published through the website ddhk.org. While on social media, DDHK made 153 posts on the Facebook page Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong, 51 posts on Instagram, and 24 videos on Youtube channel DDHK News.
Through the da'wah program, DDHK provides 13 online consultations, 30 online religious tausiyah, and organizes 25 Qur'an learning classes, for adults, boys and girls, and children. “These activities were attended by 679 people, consisting of various groups. Namely, expatriates, Indonesian migrant workers, expatriate mothers, and children," said Imam Baihaqi.
DDHK also provides online tausiyah via WhatsApp messages and Facebook posts. This tausiyah message is given every day.
For the Migrant Class program, DDHK provides 3 English classes, 1 computer class, and 1 sewing class. "Due to restrictions on activities from the Government, we have closed our training classes and courses. Some of it is done online," said Imam Baihaqi. [DDHKNews]
