Chiki Fawzi: Being a Volunteer Can Erode Arrogance

Kapanlagi.com - Chiki Fawzi, a singer and the child of Marissa Haque and Ikang Fawzi, shared his experience as a disaster volunteer. He admitted that there are many life lessons and experiences that can be learned in order to avoid arrogance.

"There are many life lessons that can be learned while being a volunteer. Starting from being more grateful and knowing the concept of simple happiness, and most importantly, being able to erode arrogance because I realize that life is only temporary and I'm just passing through," said Chiki Fawzi when met after being a speaker at the Jakarta Humanity Festival 2020 event, on Sunday (26/1/2020).

Regarding volunteering, Chiki continued that he first became a volunteer in 2013. Then he collaborated as a volunteer with Dompet Dhuafa during the earthquake disaster in Pidie, Aceh.

"I started volunteering after completing my education in Malaysia. I remember, when I was a volunteer in Aceh, I helped in any way I could, such as cooking and entertaining the children there. So being a volunteer, I offered myself more. And I became a volunteer not to become a 'hero' or for self-existence." More for others," said Chiki.

The singer whose song became the Original Soundtrack of the film NKCTHI continued that during his time as a volunteer, it did not interfere with his activities as a singer.
"It's called being willing. So, if I have time, I definitely can. If I can't, I prioritize based on scale of importance," said Chiki.
It should be noted that Chiki Fawzia was a speaker at the Jakarta Humanity Festival 2020 and conducted a painting workshop under an umbrella.

Jakarta Humanity Festival

For the second time, the Jakarta Humanity Festival is being held. This event, titled Humanesia, aims to encourage millennials to be more concerned about humanitarian issues.

The Chairperson of the Humanesia Program 2019-2020 stated that the event is enlivened with talk shows, workshops, bazaars, and music.

"We combine these events to campaign for actions regarding the concern for millennials to participate in this event," said Muhammad Ikhsan on Sunday (26/1/2020).

Regarding the event, Ikhsan continued that the Jakarta Humanity Festival 2020 is an activity organized by Dompet Dhuafa as a spirit at the end of the Month of Humanity, supported by Wardah and Tokopedia Salam.

"The campaign for goodness that has been going on since the end of last year calls for a movement to share with others who are experiencing difficulties or disasters," said Ikhsan.

In this event, Jakhunfest 2020 applies a donation of Rp 50,000, the results of which will be distributed to Dompet Dhuafa's humanitarian programs such as Permanent Houses for Palu and Lebak, Banten.

"With this event, we can accommodate the concern of young people and have a positive impact on them," said Ikhsan.

The event includes various activities such as Humanitalk, Workshop, Preloved Bazaar, and Sound of Humanity. Speaking of musicians, the Jakhumfest 2020 event will be enlivened by Navicula, V1MAST, and Chiki Fawzia.

Reporter: Reza Pahlevi

(adv/wri)