Viral 2 children become scavengers in Sentul, the Ministry of Social Affairs Channels

Jakarta – Integrated Souweno (SOIs) Integrated Center in the Ministry of Social Affairs follows the viral video that detects two children in Sentul, Bogor Regency. The child is Shakeil Rahadian Sya’bana (9) and his younger brother, Shakila Nur Faizah (4). They seem to be looking at school without parent supervision. This condition also received the attention of the Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul), which then instructed the SOI team to make assessment and intervention to the family concerned. The Stis team with the Bogor Regency Social Service, PKH, TKSK, Cadres, Karang Taruna, as well as officials of the district and town officials, went immediately to a family home in a simple rented home in Pakansari Village, Cibinong district. Browse to continue with the content in the initial assessment, Shakeil claims to detect his own will. But the search results show that tracking activities are a family habit as a daily source of income. “I want to be alone. I like it, I want it,” Shakeil said in a written statement on Saturday (5/17/2025). Shakeil’s family is classified as the underprivileged. The father worked strange work as scavengers and construction workers, while the mother just born a third child, Sulthan. Thanks to the help of the local RW, Shakeil’s father is now working as a security officer in a fitness center. Nevertheless, the family is still struggling with basic needs and paying rent. As a form of initial intervention, SOIs provide attention aid in the form of food, nutrition, vitamins and personal hygiene equipment. Then, school supplies for Shakeil and Shakila such as bags, shoes, stationery and books. SOIs also offer educational bikes for Shakeil and Shakila, as well as nutrition and baby clothes for their sister, Sulthan. In addition to substantial help, SOIs facilitate the fulfillment of population documents. Previously, the family did not have a complete document. Shakeil does not even have a birth certificate, although he is 9 years old. The mother is still registered as a resident of West Jakarta. Thanks to collaboration with the sub -district and related agencies, the family now has a complete population document, including birth certificates, family cards and children’s identity cards (KIA). The family is also registered in the Bansos database for recipient to ensure the sustainability of assistance. “We help facilitate so Shakila and his baby can have an act. Now their population data is here as residents,” said Pakansari PKH PKH, Ghina Pratiwi. Meanwhile, Head of Soi, Romal Uli Jaya Sinaga, said Shakeil is an intelligent and active child. He is currently in Grade 2 SDN Cibinong 4, and he shows extraordinary abilities in drawing and counting. Sti’s recommends Shakeil to start his education at Bogor Regency People’s School that starts next year. Although the new People’s Schools are currently available for high school level at high school, the Bogor Regency government is planning in the near future to open primary school levels. “We will guard the educational process, because the potential of this child is extraordinary,” Romal said. He also conveyed a special message from the Minister of Social Affairs, so that Shakeilie would be prioritized to enter the People’s School and continue to get help. This intervention hopes that the Shakeil family can rise and live more properly. Also watch the video: Story of the Volunteer Population Card in Pemulung Village (Anl/Ega) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here