Tangerang Selatan, February 2026 — Ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijri, Universitas Terbuka (UT), through its Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP UT), organized a Ramadan Charity Bazaar at the Universitas Terbuka Convention Center (UTCC). Carrying the theme “Beautiful Ramadan with DWP UT: Sharing Spirit to Strengthen Solidarity and Social Empathy,” the event gathered university leaders, partners, employees, and local residents in a spirit of togetherness. 

The initiative raised IDR 201,250,000, distributed in the form of 1,156 basic-needs packages—surpassing the initial target of 1,000 packages and significantly increasing from last year’s 650 packages. Seventy percent of the subsidized packages were allocated to selected UT employees in need, while 30 percent were distributed to communities in Pondok Cabe Udik and Pondok Cabe Ilir. Proceeds from the bazaar will also support orphanages, Islamic boarding schools, and underprivileged groups. 

The event was attended by UT Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Muktiyanto and supported by various corporate and banking partners, including logistics and publishing companies. DWP UT Chair Een Sueni emphasized that the bazaar reflects a genuine commitment to delivering meaningful social impact and strengthening community ties. 

Rector Ali Muktiyanto highlighted that higher education must extend beyond academics to create tangible social contributions. He noted that UT, serving nearly one million students nationwide, relies on strong partnerships to ensure accessible and timely distance learning services. 

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality Education (SDG 4) and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), the initiative demonstrates UT’s commitment to combining educational access with social responsibility—reinforcing that learning and empathy go hand in hand.