en.malanginspirasi.com – The Vice Regent (Wabup) of Malang, Dra. Hj. Lathifah Shohib, expressed her appreciation for significant contribution of Aisyiyah on its 109th anniversary at the Joint Lecture Building (GKB) 4, University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM), Campus III, on Saturday, June 6th.
At the event, themed “Strengthening Humanitarian Da’wah to Achieve Peace,” she mentioned that Aisyiyah has been a driving force for social change and community empowerment for over a century.
In her remarks, she assessed the theme as highly relevant to the dynamics of today’s society.
She mentioned that da’wah in the modern era is not only focused on conveying religious teachings.
But must also be able to provide real solutions, spread compassion, and strengthen social harmony amidst various global challenges and developments in information technology.
“Aisyiyah has demonstrated that da’wah can be realized through concrete actions that directly impact people’s lives, from education and health to family economic empowerment to the protection of women and children,” she said.
Furthermore, Lathifah also appreciated the spirit of independence that has long been a hallmark of the Muhammadiyah women’s organization.
She highlighted the culture of mutual cooperation through the “bantingan” tradition practiced by Aisyiyah cadres to support various organizational programs.
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According to her, this spirit of togetherness is invaluable social capital.
In fact, she stated that a similar “jimpitan” culture can be a major strength in building an independent and sustainable social movement.
This independence is evident in Aisyiyah’s ability to build organizational facilities worth billions of rupiah without relying on government assistance.
As a strategic partner of the government, Aisyiyah also continues to collaborate with various Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) in Malang Regency, including the Food Security Agency, the Cooperatives and MSMEs Agency, and the Health Agency.
This synergy will strengthen human resource development while improving community welfare.
Concluding her remarks, Lathifah emphasized that peace does not arise instantly, but must be built through education, role models, dialogue, and a spirit of mutual cooperation.
These values have been upheld and embodied by Aisyiyah in its service to the community, nation, and humanity.
“For 109 years, Aisyiyah has been a role model in presenting da’wah that enlightens, empowers, and benefits the wider community. May this role continue and contribute even more to the nation’s progress,” she concluded.
She expressed her hope that Aisyiyah’s 109th anniversary would serve as a momentum to further strengthen the organization’s role in humanitarian da’wah, women’s empowerment, and improving community welfare.
She also hopes that Aisyiyah will continue to be a strategic partner of the government in realizing a progressive, independent, and harmonious society.
Also attending the event was the Chairperson of the Aisyiyah Central Leadership, the East Java Aisyiyah Regional Leadership, the Muhammadiyah Malang Raya Regional Leadership, representatives of Muhammadiyah Autonomous Organizations, the Central Leadership and Executive Board of Aisyiyah throughout Malang Regency, and the Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Teachers Association (IGABA) of Malang Regency.
