The Pandu Alam Lingkungan (PAL) student activity unit (UKM) of the Faculty of Forestry at Hasanuddin University (Unhas) distributed aid in the form of staple foods to communities affected by flooding in Sumatra. The donation is an expression of UKM PAL’s concern for flood victims and a way of helping those in difficulty.
The funds were raised from members and alumni of UKM PAL of the Unhas Faculty of Forestry. They were sent to aid distributors, who purchased a number of items to be delivered for the needs of people affected by the flooding in Sumatra.
In an interview on Wednesday (7 January 2026), UKM PAL Chair Andi Arya Euro Stanley said the aid was distributed by sending the collected funds to an aid distribution team in Sumatra, who then bought basic necessities and delivered them to three flood-affected locations: Payah Rabo Lhok Village in Sawang District, Gampong Geudumbhak Village in Sawang District, and Gampoeng Biram Cut Village in Tanah Jambo Aye District.
“We very much hope this aid can ease the burden of those affected by the floods in Sumatra, give them strength, and encourage them to stay strong in this trial and rise again,” said Arya.
Arya also stressed the importance of the spirit of mutual cooperation (gotong royong) and solidarity in facing natural disasters such as the flooding that struck Aceh and Sumatra.
“This disaster reminds us of the importance of solidarity, care, and a sense of togetherness as one community of believers and one Indonesian nation,” said Arya.
Arya said humanitarian actions like this continue to be carried out by UKM PAL as the student organization’s commitment to upholding care for fellow human beings. UKM PAL also provided aid to victims of the flood in Luwu in 2024.
Distribution began on 18 December 2025 and was completed on 5 January 2026.(*/fhut)
Editor : Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.