Profil PMI - Kenali PMI

Summary

The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) was established on September 17, 1945, just one month after Indonesia’s independence. Founded under the leadership of Dr. Mohammad Hatta, PMI has become the country’s largest humanitarian organization, providing vital services such as first aid, blood donations, and disaster relief. With a network of 1.5 million volunteers across Indonesia, PMI operates in 493 districts and cities, supporting communities in need through health services, food, water, and family reunification. The organization continues to promote humanitarian values and volunteerism, striving to make a positive impact nationwide.

Takeaways

• 😀 PMI (Indonesian Red Cross) was established on September 17, 1945, just one month after Indonesia declared independence.
• 😀 The formation of PMI was ordered by President Soekarno and led by Dr. Boentaran Martoatmojo.
• 😀 The first chairman of PMI was Dr. Muhammad Hatta, Indonesia's first Vice President.
• 😀 PMI's foundation was based on the Geneva Convention of 1949 and ratified through Indonesian law number 59 of 1958.
• 😀 Initially, PMI's primary role was to provide assistance to war victims and repatriate Romusha workers.
• 😀 In 2018, PMI's legal framework was reinforced with the issuance of Law No. 1 of 2018.
• 😀 PMI is the largest humanitarian organization in Indonesia, operating across 34 provinces and 493 districts and cities.
• 😀 PMI provides essential services like first aid, temporary shelter, food, clean water, psychosocial support, and family reunification.
• 😀 PMI manages 233 blood donor units across Indonesia and actively encourages blood donations through various outlets and mobile blood donor buses.
• 😀 With over 1.5 million volunteers, PMI is supported by diverse volunteer groups, including KSR, PMR, and TSR, all working according to strict codes of conduct.

Q & A

What is the origin of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI)?

The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) was formed on September 17, 1945, one month after Indonesia's proclamation of independence. It was established after President Soekarno ordered the Minister of Health, Dr. Boentaran Martoatmojo, to create a national Red Cross agency to show Indonesia's existence to the world.

What was the role of PMI in the early stages of its formation?

In its early stages, PMI played a significant role in providing assistance to victims during the war for independence and in repatriating the Romusha (forced laborers).

What legal foundation does PMI have in Indonesia?

PMI is legally recognized under the Geneva Convention of 1949, ratified through law number 59 of 1958. Additionally, it strengthened its legal basis with the issuance of law number 1 of 2018, concerning the Red Cross.

How widespread is PMI's presence in Indonesia?

PMI operates in all 34 provinces of Indonesia, with a presence in 493 districts and cities throughout the country.

What are the main tasks of PMI?

PMI's main tasks include providing assistance to communities affected by conflict, disasters, and health crises, promoting humanitarian values, adhering to international humanitarian law, and training volunteers who are at the forefront of its operations.

What types of assistance does PMI provide?

PMI provides first aid, health services, temporary shelter, food, clean water, basic family needs, psychosocial support, and helps reunite separated family members.

How is PMI's infrastructure organized to support its operations?

PMI's operations are supported by adequate facilities such as logistics warehouses, regional centers, emergency water and sanitation posts, ambulance services, and education and training units. These facilities are integrated from the central level to the district and city levels.

What role does PMI play in blood donation?

PMI manages a network of 233 blood donor units across Indonesia. They actively work to improve blood management and increase blood availability by opening donor outlets in malls, campuses, and deploying blood donation buses.

How many people in Indonesia are actively donating blood through PMI?

Currently, 3.2 million people are actively participating in blood donation activities in Indonesia through PMI.

What is the volunteer base of PMI like?

PMI's volunteer base includes 1.5 million individuals, consisting of the volunteer corps (KSR), Youth Red Cross (PMR) in schools, and professional volunteer workers (TSR). These volunteers play a crucial role in PMI's humanitarian efforts.