Yogyakarta, 8/6/2025 – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a sacrificial animal slaughter event on 8 June 2025 as part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to ending poverty and hunger. The event began at 08:00 AM and continued until all activities were completed.

This year, the faculty sacrificed three healthy and well-sized cows, ensuring that the meat could benefit as many underprivileged families as possible. Beyond fulfilling a religious obligation, the sacrificial event also served as a social initiative aimed at alleviating hunger and supporting vulnerable communities.

The event opened with a prayer led by Mr. Jawat, which reminded participants of the spiritual importance of sharing and caring for others. The atmosphere encouraged reflection on the values of togetherness and compassion that lie at the heart of the sacrificial tradition.

The Dean of FIB UGM delivered a speech affirming the faculty’s role in upholding social responsibility. The event was viewed not only as a religious tradition but also as a meaningful contribution to addressing social issues such as poverty and food security, in alignment with the SDGs.

Following the Dean’s remarks, Mr. Musadad, Chairman of the Takmir, expressed his appreciation for the active participation of faculty members and students. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts and the spirit of solidarity in supporting those in need.

The meat from the sacrificed animals will be distributed to various local communities with the goal of reaching as many families as possible and ensuring their access to nutritious food. This initiative directly supports the SDGs’ mission to end hunger and promote food security for all.

Through the implementation of this sacrificial event, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences demonstrates its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and sets an example for other institutions in fostering compassion and driving positive change in society.

[Humas FIB, Alma Syahwalani]

SDG 2: Zero Hunger | SDGs 2: End hunger | SDG 5: Gender equality | SDGs 5: Equality | SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation | SDGs 6: Clean water | SDG 10: Reduced inequalities | SDGs 10: Children | SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities | SDGs 11: Community | SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions | SDGs 16: Conflicts | SDG 17: Partnerships for goals | SDGs 17: Global partnership

In the midst of the raging conflict, the Palestinian people continue to struggle tirelessly to survive. To find out more about their condition and struggle, students of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada attended a TALK SHOW entitled “The Struggle of Palestinian Women and Children Amidst the Israeli Onslaught” with FATMA ALGHUSAIN as the guest speaker. She is the Executive Director of Amna Care Fund, an organization that helps the Palestinian people, especially women and children. “I have experienced four wars while living in Palestine. But this one is not a war. This is genocide!” She said. Mrs Fatma Alghusain also explained the current situation in Palestine.

This activity will be held on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at 11.00 – 13.00 WIB at Soegondo Building 709 for participants who can attend offline, and via the zoom link for participants who can only follow the event remotely or online. As a form of solidarity for the freedom of the Palestinian people, talk show participants can also prepare their best infaq. In addition to students, the event was also attended by the Head of Arabic Literature Study Programme UGM, Dr Zulfa Purnamawati, S. S., M.Hum. and Mr Imam Hidayat, S.Pd.I., M.Pd. as a representative of Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta. After the Q&A session ended, the Head of Arabic Literature UGM handed over souvenirs to the speakers. With this cooperation between the Arabic literature programme and the Dompet Dhuafa, it is hoped that it can make people aware of the current conditions in Palestine.

SDG 1: No poverty | SDGs 1: End poverty | SDG 2: Zero Hunger | SDGs 2: Food | SDGs 2: Food gap | SDGs 2: End hunger | SDGs 2: Consume

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