LippoLand, through PT Gowa Makassar Tourism Development Tbk (GMTD), reaffirmed its commitment to social inclusion through a corporate social responsibility program titled Tabung Karya Vol. 3, themed “Special Keychains, Small Steps Toward Independence.” The program featured a keychain making workshop attended by 75 children with special needs and was held at Madrid Hall, Akkarena, on Saturday, April 4, in conjunction with World Down Syndrome Day.
During the activity, participants were trained to create handmade keychains, aiming to enhance creativity, develop fine motor skills, and build self-confidence. The program is also expected to serve as an initial step toward fostering independence for children with special needs in the future.
The event was organized in collaboration with the Parents Community of Children with Down Syndrome and supported by the South Sulawesi Office for Women Empowerment and Child Protection and the Early Childhood Education Working Group of South Sulawesi.
Chief Operating Officer of PT GMTD Tbk, Jemmy Andreas Persang, stated that Tabung Karya is part of the company’s ongoing initiative to create positive social impact, particularly in the Tanjung Bunga area.
He explained that through Tabung Karya, the company aims to provide an inclusive space where children with special needs can learn, create, and express their potential. He emphasized that every child has unique abilities when given the right opportunities.
Jemmy further highlighted that Tabung Karya is not only intended to support sustainable business growth but also to create long term value for all stakeholders.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Parents Community of Children with Down Syndrome, Andi Rahmatullah, expressed appreciation for GMTD’s support in organizing an activity that is both educational and meaningful.
He noted that the program provides valuable benefits for the children, not only in developing skills but also in building positive social experiences and boosting their confidence.
Through this initiative, GMTD aims to continue contributing to the development of a more inclusive and empowered society, while raising public awareness about the importance of providing equal opportunities for children with special needs, in line with the Independen pillar of the Lippo Untuk Indonesia PASTI framework.