Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka recently visited a refugee camp in Kobasoma Village, Titehena District, East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). There, he visited a baby named Agustinus Gibran Raka Tapung who was born on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Lewolaga Health Center.
The baby, who was born amidst the difficult situation caused by the eruption of Mount Lewotobi, is currently living in a refugee camp. During his visit, Vice President Gibran asked the baby's parents, "Is it true that you named him Gibran? What's his last name?" The mother, Katarina Kwuta, answered proudly, "Agustinus Gibran Raka Tapung."
On his Instagram account, Gibran shared his happiness over the birth of the baby, stating that Gibran's birth brought new hope to the parents and the surrounding community.
"Agustinus Gibran's younger sibling was born bringing peace to his parents and the surrounding community. Hope for Indonesia's golden generation," he wrote, quoted by brilio.net from the Instagram account @gibran_rakabuming, Saturday (11/16).
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Paulus Tapun, the father of baby Gibran, expressed his gratitude for the Vice President's visit, especially in the difficult situation after the eruption disaster. He conveyed the Vice President's message to take good care of baby Gibran.
Katarina, the baby's mother, also felt happy even though she had to stay in the evacuation post. She said, "Thank God, I was given a healthy baby boy." Although initially worried about her and her baby's health, the delivery process went smoothly.
After the eruption of Mount Lewotobi, Katarina's family was forced to evacuate to several locations, including Kobasoma Village. There, they received attention from the Vice President who also visited the trauma healing area for refugee children. The Vice President gave toys and greeted the children, including Gratia who was very happy to receive a gift from Gibran.
In a coordination meeting after the visit, Vice President Gibran emphasized the importance of special attention for vulnerable groups in refugee camps, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and children. Currently, there are more than 13,000 refugees spread across various posts, and the Ministry of Social Affairs is working on rehabilitation and providing logistical needs for them.
(brl/red)
