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2019 Ramadan Berbagi / Ramadan to Share

ICONE Inc. — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:51:35 +0000

2019 Ramadan Berbagi / Ramadan to Share

Samarinda, 6/12/2019 - With the support of our community here in New England, ICONE has concluded the annual Ramadan Berbagi / Ramadan to Share program for this year. This program is one of ICONE's charity programs to give back to Indonesia that focuses on supporting education among children and youth in need in Indonesia.

This year, expanding our charity outreach outside Java, the donations with the amount of IDR 8,600,000 went to Panti Asuhan Aisyiah Siti Khadijah, an orphanage center located in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Thanks to those who have contributed to the children of this orphanage center while also purchased the scrumptious selections of Indonesian cookies (kue kering) made by our favorite partner and friend "Z's Kitchen Indonesian Baked Goods". Special thank you as well to our local representative, Rahmida Fadhilah, who has delivered the donation to the orphanage despite the heavy flooding that has been paralyzing most parts of the city since last week.

About Panti Asuhan Aisyiah Siti Khadijah

Panti Asuhan Aisyiyah Siti Khadijah is an orphanage center under the management of the Aisyiyah Muhammadiyah charitable department and located at Jl. Merdeka No. 27, Samarinda, East of Kalimantan, Indonesia. For its operations, the orphanage relies on public donations or sadaqah (almsgiving). The orphanage is currently taking care of 30 children (age 1-10 years old) and 24 youths (age 11-17 years old). Various educational programs, as well as vocational activities, are given at this center to better prepare these children and youths to live productively and independently in their future.

About Ramadhan Berbagi / Ramadhan to Share program

This program, while serving its purpose in supporting and empowering our local talents in culinary, is also one of ICONE’s giving back programs to Indonesia, which focuses on providing educational support to children and youth in need. Started in 2016, every Ramadhan, 100% of donation from this program goes to different targeted community and welfare institutions that requires help in Indonesia. Bersama, kita bisa!

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Ramadan Berbagi / Ramadan to Share 2017

ICONE Inc. — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:00:08 +0000

2017 Ramadhan Berbagi (Ramadhan to Share)

Jakarta, 7/9/2017 - For the second time around, ICONE has completed one of its charity initiatives Ramadhan Berbagi (Ramadhan to Share) that focuses on supporting education among children and youth in need in Indonesia today. Charity donations from this year's program went to Yayasan Daarunnas, an orphanage center located at the Bojong Desa village in Tangerang, Indonesia.

Thank you to those who purchased the scrumptious selections of Indonesian cookies (kue kering) made by our local chef, Uum Humaerah, and donated some funds to the children of this orphanage center.

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About Yayasan Daarunnas

Yayasan Daarunnas is an orphanage center located at the Bojong Desa village in Tangerang, Indonesia. Mostly funded by regular donations through zakat/sadaqa (almsgiving), this orphanage is currently taking care of 75 children and youth. The orphanage has been supporting these children in need through foster care, education, and adoption.

For more information on the orphanage center, click here (note: the document is in Bahasa Indonesia).

About Ramadhan Berbagi / Ramadhan to Share program

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Ramadhan Berbagi (Ramadhan to Share) 2016

ICONE Inc. — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 05:13:34 +0000

2016 Ramadhan Berbagi (Ramadhan to Share)

Jakarta, 7/30/2016 - ICONE has concluded its first charity initiative, Ramadhan Berbagi (Ramadhan to Share) that focuses on supporting education among children and youth in need in Indonesia today. Charity donations from this year's program went to Millah Khalilulloh, an orphanage center in Tangerang, Indonesia. Thanks to those who purchased the scrumptious selections of Indonesian cookies (kue kering) made by our local chef, Uum Humaerah, that also donated some funds to the children of this orphanage center.

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About Millah Khalilulloh

Millah Khalilulloh is a small orphanage center located at Neroktog Pinang, Tangerang in Indonesia. Self-funded and operated by only a few of volunteers, this orphanage is currently taking care 50 children and youth. The orphanage has been supporting children in need through foster care, education and adoption.

About Ramadhan Berbagi / Ramadhan to Share program

This program, while serving its purpose in supporting and empowering our local talents in culinary, is also one of ICONE’s giving back programs to Indonesia, that focuses on providing education support to children and youth in need. Starting this year, every Ramadhan, 100% of donations from this program will go to different targeted community and welfare institutions that requires help. Bersama, kita bisa!

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