UGM Student Regiment Unit have done a social project called as Bakti Yudha XL in Turusan and Tileng hamlets on Saturday (19/11). It run in the square of Pendoworejo, Girimulyo village, Kulonprogo regency. A cooperation with BULOG logistics agency, the event was joined by active members of the unit. Local village chiefs attended the event along with alumni and senior members who appreciated the social event.
Event chairman, Ismu Akbar Sadewo, said the project aimed at teaching the students to care for each other, also help and love one another.
“Apart from running our work program, we also want to get closer to the community,” said Ismu on Tuesday (21/11).
During the event, local residents receive free health treatment such as sugar blood check, cholesterol check, uric acid and tension checks. There was also cheap groceries bazaar that attracted the people to buy.
Budi Hartono, an alumnus, hoped the community would benefit from the event like this. He hoped in the future this would sustain.