Portrait of Marginalized People in Jakarta

Jakarta is a city that is a dream for the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Jakarta, which is the capital city of Indonesia, is also the center of the economy, trade, tourism, and government. This is what makes many people come to Jakarta to try their luck or achieve a dream.

The population of Jakarta is always increasing every year. From various regions came with the hope of getting a decent job in the big capital. Indeed, there is no prohibition for anyone who wants to come to the city. However, sometimes there are many people who come to Jakarta with reckless capital. For example, lack of education, dull skills or skills, lack of relationships, lack of knowledge, etc. Therefore, as time goes on, competition in life is getting tougher, creative competition will be selected by the era itself and the globalization market. And many people who do not succeed in changing their fate or achieving their dreams in the city of Jakarta. Gradually all will be marginalized by the situation. Those who are marginalized by the situation or modern civilization that makes some homeless or homeless, beggars, scavengers, street children and other people usually call it the word "pre-prosperous" or "marginal".


Ordinary marginal people tend to just survive. Sometimes they only eat once a day, they don't even eat. Some of them who are homeless or homeless from morning to evening just sit on the side of the road to hope for mercy from those who feed them. There are also some of them who walk without the right direction. If they feel thirsty and hungry, they dare to ask people they meet on the street or to a food stall. When it was night, they slept on the overhang of the shop. Their bodies and clothes were very dirty and smelly. Their faces are dull, their fingernails look full of dirt.



Marginalized people are usually far from crowded places. Even if they are in a crowd, they are waiting or hoping for mercy from people. Because, they think if many people are likely to give him food or money.

I really appreciate the portrait of the life of the marginalized. I always socialize without discrimination with them. It has been about two years since I became close friends with marginalized groups in the areas of Senen, Bungur, Kemayoran and around Central Jakarta.

Marginal people who are often encountered are between the ages of 20-60 years. This can be found if at night they are seen sleeping on the overhang of a shop or under a toll bridge. Only with cardboard, paper, sometimes even unfounded. This pattern makes some of their physical condition easy to get sick, and some of them also die.

Not all marginalized people have the same pessimism about their health. There are also those who pay attention to the cleanliness of their bodies and clothes. Like a small example diligently bathing, washing clothes and cutting nails or hair.

I often remind even give a simple understanding to the marginalized about maintaining the health of their bodies. However, not all marginalized people are willing to accept this understanding, meaning they ignore health procedures.



Guiding or directing them to a healthy, active, creative and innovative lifestyle is not easy. The need for extra patience and an animate heart towards every personal trait and character of the marginalized people. Because basically, the method to build an approach to them is an effective way with a touch of the heart. In other words, build relationships like brothers. Without any contempt or condescension, but sympathy and empathy for their position.

(This writing does not mean to demean fellow human beings, namely the marginalized which the author describes. But this article is only to tell the side of life for people who are considered to be still underprivileged. Besides that, this article is also to share positive energy. Regarding setting aside a moment to spread kindness to people whose lives are under the line of distress).

If there are suggestions or criticisms from readers, please write them in the comments column. Of course the author gladly accepts to experience a change of goodness. So that it can be applied to the next activity to serve the marginalized in Central Jakarta.

Sweet greetings that will never run out from the author. Peace For You

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