UNAIR NEWS – Puisi Kamar (PUSKA), a semi-autonomous student organization under the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), once again reaffirmed its social commitment through its 2025 “Cerita Karya Kita” program. Held at the Foundation for the Development of Disabled Children (YPAC) in Surabaya on Friday, May 23, the event centered around inclusive art activities that bridged volunteers and YPAC children through meaningful creative expression.
Rooted in themes of equality and inclusivity, the event served as a space for shared experience and connection. Activities began with welcoming remarks from the event coordinator, the head of BSO PUSKA, and a representative from YPAC, setting the stage for a day of collaboration grounded in empathy and artistic engagement.
Advancing SDGs
In her opening statement, PUSKA’s 2025 Chairperson, Salwa Nur Azizah—known as Sasa—highlighted the program’s deeper social impact. “This event is not just about entertainment. It embodies a strong social mission that aligns with sustainability values,” she said.
She emphasized the program’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on inclusive and quality education, SDG 10 on reducing inequality, and SDG 17 on building effective partnerships for development.
“This activity not only provides rich cultural and social experiences for participants, but also contributes meaningfully to building a society that is more inclusive, fair, and sustainable,” Sasa added.
Building confidence through art
The day’s events began with a storytelling session by Saskia, creating a warm and imaginative atmosphere. This was followed by a group dance to Sherina’s song “Jagoan,” symbolizing solidarity, courage, and the importance of standing up for others—values that resonate deeply with the mission of supporting individuals with disabilities.
The children of YPAC actively participated, dancing alongside volunteers and embracing every joyful moment filled with teamwork and empathy. One student, Daffa, even performed the song “Laskar Pelangi” and shared his dream of one day studying Indonesian Literature in college.
“I’m really happy when there are events like this, especially after finishing my exams on the fifth. I got to meet new friends, and that made me really happy,” Daffa said with a smile.
The activities continued with icebreakers and a coloring session, giving the children a chance to visually express their ideas and imagination. Art was intentionally chosen as the core medium for its universal ability to transcend physical and verbal limitations. The event concluded with a group photo, the distribution of souvenirs, and a collective clean-up session as a shared act of responsibility.
“Cerita Karya Kita” underscores the belief that every child—regardless of ability—deserves the opportunity to grow, create, and be heard. PUSKA hopes the program will continue to serve as a safe and inspiring platform, strengthening social solidarity and expanding access to an inclusive, compassionate, and equitable society through creative action and community engagement.
Author: Panca Ezza Aisal Saputra
Editor : Ragil Kukuh Imanto
