Gus Ipul emphasizes the important role of youth organization in the community

Jakarta – Indonesian Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) emphasized the important role of youth organization as the leading guard of social change. Before the participants from all regions, Gus Ipul emphasized that the youth organization should appear as a transformation means to promote mutual wealth. He said that this youth organization was not only a forum to come together, but a large home for Indonesian youths about generations, ethnicities, religions and backgrounds. “Youth organization is a big home for all Indonesian youths,” said Gus Ipul, in a written statement, Sunday (8/24/2025). Browse to continue with the content was transferred by Gus Ipul in the Karang Taruna National Work Meeting which took place on Sunday (8/24) at Anka Bakti Building, the Ministry of Social Affairs. On this occasion, it also emphasized the importance of independence and creativity. According to Gus Ipul, members of Karang Taruna should dare to innovate, build social enterprises and create communities that can empower the community while reducing dependence. Inclusive leadership, he emphasized, is an absolute requirement by embracing all parties in decision making. “This has been proven by friends of the youth organization by gathering here today. It’s an inclusive leadership,” Gus Ipul said. Furthermore, Gus Ipul encouraged the youth organization to revive the spirit of cooperation, both through cooperation between parties and the use of technology. Gus Ipul said the youth organization should be a link between local potential and world opportunities. However, all this must be performed by maintaining transparency and accountability. “Youth organization is an organization trusted by the community. Therefore, the youth organizations are now trusted, so the integrity is guarded,” Gus Ipul said. On this occasion he also referred to the importance of empowering social and economic single data (DTSEN). Gus Ipul asked all Karang Taruna management not to run alone in an active role and manage data so that government programs were on target. “If our data is more accurate, the government’s help is right on target. If help on target is right, social welfare will increase quickly,” Gus Ipul explained. Gus Ipul then reminded the national target set by President Prabowo, namely the removal of extreme poverty in 2026 and reducing poverty below 5% in 2029. “If (this target) is successful, our extraordinary history is moving all people to participate (eradicating poverty), including youth organization,” says Gus Ipul. Gus Ipul has repeated the function of youth organization as a social pillar that works with a national vision to build a prosperous society. The role is realized by social security, protection for vulnerable communities, family and community empowerment, to social rehabilitation, so that groups are vulnerable to be productive again. “I have to explain the operational framework for youth organization to be in line with what is carried out by the government. So that the presence of youth organization also has a real impact in the community,” says Gus Ipul. For information, the event was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission I Gerindra Faction as well as candidates for the general chairman of Karang Taruna Budisatrio Djiwandono, Deputy Minister of Social Affairs, Agus Jabo Priyono, chairman of the Karang Taruna National Management 2020-2025 Didik Mukrianto, Indonesia. (Akn/Ega)