Warsi Encourages Collaboration in the Child Social Service Agenda (Pesona) KAT in Talang Mamak.

Warsi Encourages Collaboration in the Child Social Service Agenda (Pesona) KAT in Talang Mamak.
In a forest area that buffers the Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park, there is a hamlet that is far from government service access. This hamlet is inhabited by the Talang Mamak Tribe, namely the Simarantihan Hamlet. Talang Mamak is a remote indigenous community that traditionally lives by relying on forest products and shifting cultivation. This hamlet is part of Suo-suso Village, Sumay District, Tebo Regency, the majority of whose residents are Jambi Malays. In addition to being far from government service access, the Simarantihan Hamlet is also located in a forest area that has a concession permit from PT. ABT which is engaged in ecosystem restoration. In the Simarantihan hamlet, the Talang Mamak Tribe is where Warsi held an important initiative in the collaboration of the Child Social Service Agenda (Pesona) of Remote Indigenous Communities (KAT) which is an innovation of the Tebo Social Service for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (Dinsos P2PA) program.
Building Collaboration
The Tebo P2PA Social Service has a program innovation that is targeted at improving social services for KAT children with an agenda of providing child protection counseling, basic services and access to social security by involving technical service agencies from the government such as Puseksmas, Dinkes, Dinas Pendidikan, and BPJS Kesehatan. To support the innovation of the Dinsos P2PA program, Warsi together with the Tebo P2PA Social Service have signed an MoU to make the Pesona KAT program a success in remote indigenous communities such as Orang Rimba and Talang Mamak in Tebo.
On this occasion, Warsi encouraged collaboration with the Tebo P2PA Social Service to implement the Pesona KAT program at the Talang Mamak location. This collaboration is part of Warsi's efforts to improve the quality of life of children and families in marginalized communities. Simarantihan Hamlet, which is the location of Talang Mamak, was chosen as the location for this activity because of the challenges it faces in terms of access to education, health, and social protection. Together with the Social Service, local health centers, Sekolah Kelas Jauh and BPJS Kesehatan, Warsi and Dinsos designed a series of activities aimed at providing information and direct support to the community.
Child Protection Socialization
The first session began with the socialization of child protection. In a simple but warm meeting room in the traditional hall, Mr. Azrai, as the Acting Head of the Tebo PPPA Social Service, accompanied by Warsi, opened the event by explaining the material on children's rights, how to protect them from violence, and the importance of the role of parents and the community in creating a safe environment.
The participants, consisting of parents, teachers, and community leaders of Talang Mamak, were very enthusiastic in participating in this session. Dinsos PPPA also presented Mr. Putra, a child psychologist staff who provided practical tips on detecting and handling emotional problems in children. The interactive discussion made the participants increasingly understand their responsibilities and commit to supporting child protection efforts in their environment.
Health Services
The second session was filled with health service activities. The local health center together with health facilitators from Warsi carried out free health checks for children and adults. There was a long queue in front of the health service post, with residents enthusiastic to get routine checks, immunizations, and medical consultations.
Doctors and medical personnel provide counseling on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, as well as disease prevention techniques. Not only that, they also educate the community about the importance of nutrition and healthy living habits to prevent various diseases that are common in the area.
Socialization of BPJS Health
In the third session, the focus was shifted to the socialization of BPJS Kesehatan. The BPJS Kesehatan Tebo representative team, who was also accompanied by the Warsi team, explained to residents about the benefits and registration process for this national health insurance program. Many residents do not fully understand BPJS, so this session is very important to increase their awareness.
Participants were given information on how to register, the benefits they will receive, and how to access health services covered by BPJS. The team also assisted in direct data verification for residents who were not yet registered, ensuring they could immediately utilize existing health services.
Distribution of Basic Necessities
The last session of the series of activities ended with the distribution of additional nutritional food packages and suitable clothing from the PPPA Social Service. Warsi, together with the Social Service and cadres, distributed food packages containing basic food ingredients to families in need and clothing. This distribution not only provides material assistance, but also strengthens the sense of togetherness and solidarity among residents.
The Talang Mamak community looked very grateful and enthusiastic. They felt supported and cared for, which gave rise to new hopes in efforts to improve their welfare.
Impact and Expectations
This collaboration not only provides direct benefits in the form of health services, child protection, and basic food assistance, but also builds a strong foundation for the sustainability of social programs in the future. Through this activity, Warsi and its partners have succeeded in creating a model of cooperation that can be adapted for other villages facing similar challenges.
The success story in Talang Mamak shows how synergy between non-governmental organizations, social services, health services, and BPJS Kesehatan can create real positive change. This is a concrete example of how effective collaboration can improve the quality of life of people in underserved areas. With these steps, it is hoped that Talang Mamak will continue to develop into a more prosperous and harmonious community.