Supporting The Elderly, PWA, PKU Hospital Yogyakarta, and UNISA Hold Pramurukti Training

Initiated by the Regional Leadership of ‘Aisyiyah (PWA) DIY through the Social Welfare Assembly (Makesos), in collaboration with PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Hospital, and Yogyakarta ‘Aisyiyah University (UNISA), PWA Makesos held the Second Batch of Pramurukti Training, Saturday (17/02).

Wuri Astuti, Chairperson of the PWA DIY Social Welfare Assembly, explained that the purpose of this training was to respond to the needs of the community to provide assistance to families, especially the elderly. All participants are Pramurukti private employees who have approximately 2-5 years of experience in assisting patients.

“The focus of the Social Welfare Assembly is five groups, Duafa, Elderly, Women Victims of Violence or marginalized, Disabled, and Children,” explained Wuri.

Located at UNISA Yogyakarta Integrated Campus, the Pramurukti Training was attended by 48 participants from various regions, such as Yogyakarta, East Java, Central Java, West Java, and North Sulawesi. All participants will go through theoretical classes followed by practice with their mentors.

There are 4 theoretical class materials, namely Thaharoh with Dr. Sri Handayani, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes., Elderly Worship with Dra.Umi Hidayati, MPD., Holistic Elderly Assistance with Dr. Rochana Ruliyandari, and Akhlaq with Wuri Astuti.

In the practical material, participants will get 7 stages that will be taught by each expert. Isti Istiati as one of the practice mentors also explained, this training lasted for 2 days face-to-face and then continued with practical assistance for 1 month.