Assembling Asa in the Middle of Garbage Piles

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Sunday 11 March 2018 07:31 WIB

DAY before dusk. The smell of rubbish smell smothering the sense of smell. A group of boys is still learning, guided by a young female teacher who looks to create a relaxed and meaningful learning atmosphere. A cheerful look radiated on the faces of scavengers from across the ages. Men and women are no different, they mix to learn to cultivate a better future.

Maulidar Yusuf (27), the name of a women hero for the scavengers. Maulidar, a resident of Lampulo, Banda Aceh, opened a classroom with the goal of helping scavenger children in reaching their goals. He named the learning class the Taman Pendidikan Anak Pemulung, located in the landfill area (TPA) Kampung Jawa Village, Kuta Alam Subdistrict, Banda Aceh City.

The study park has been formed Maulidar since he was still in college. At that time himself with her husband Aiyub Bustamam (30) joined in a similar organization. They plan a program in the social field that is helping scavenger children in the outskirts of the capital of Aceh Province. Before starting the class, Maulidar and her husband first surveyed the location used to run the learning activities.

'' His motivation is caring. That's my great motivation. By looking at those who are the next generation, they should be better with their current condition, "said Maulidar, Friday, March 9, 2018.

The study park has been established since 2012. Until the age of seven years, the study park has a lot to accommodate scavengers. Those who study from elementary school (SD) to junior high (SMP).
Maulidar is not alone in carrying out this social mission. Besides accompanied by her husband, she also has volunteer colleagues who helped in the success of the learning park. Maulidar and the volunteers have the same hope that scavenger children in Aceh can look forward to a better future.

'' Let there be a change also with the condition of their families are all limitations, we want to help these children in terms of their education. These children are there are schools that are also not school, '' he said.