Aceh Tamiang, September 11, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) organized the ‘Riang dan Kreatif Dalam Permainan Gim Papan’ program for children affected by floods and landslides in Aceh Tamiang Regency. The initiative combines trauma healing with literacy development through interactive media created by Indonesian talents.
Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya (center), plays board games with children during the “Riang dan Kreatif dalam Permainan Gim Papan” program organized by the Ministry of Creative Economy at the Aceh Tamiang Regent’s Tribune, Aceh, Friday (11/09/202
“Our presence here today is in accordance with the President’s directive as part of efforts to empower communities in the aftermath of the disaster. Through an enjoyable and participatory approach, disaster-affected communities, particularly students, are invited to play board games as a medium for trauma recovery. We believe that games are not merely entertainment, but can also serve as a means of emotional recovery, strengthening social interaction, and rebuilding confidence and optimism,” said Minister of Creative Economy (Menekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, at the Aceh Tamiang Regent’s Tribune, Friday (11/9).
During the activity, which was attended by 50 students, the Minister of Creative Economy interacted and played directly using the local board games Sekata and Superfood. In addition to being child-friendly and easy to understand, both games from the games subsector have proven effective in encouraging social interaction and enriching language literacy. This activation also expands the reach of local games to markets outside Java.
“This is the essence of the creative economy: collaboration. Through board games such as Sekata and Superfood, we hope they can serve as enjoyable and effective learning media for developing various skills among children, while also being directly applicable in teaching and learning activities as well as community settings,” said the Minister of Creative Economy.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
This agenda, as part of the Ekraf Peduli: Pulih Bersama, Bangkit Berdaya movement, reaffirms the state’s presence while implementing Presidential Decree (Keppres) No. 1 of 2026 concerning the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Natural Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, under the coordination of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri). To support accelerated recovery, the Ministry of Creative Economy has prepared 103 activities targeting 5,788 beneficiaries.
To date, 30 activities have been carried out, reaching 2,216 participants, while the remaining 73 activities will target 3,572 participants and are projected to be completed gradually by the end of the year. The program also utilizes public spaces affected by flooding, such as the Aceh Tamiang Regent’s Tribune, as venues for creative activation.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
“The presence of the Ministry of Creative Economy provides an energy boost to revive hope and rebuild the regional economy in the aftermath of the disaster through collaboration and human resource development based on local wisdom. Let us maximize and make use of this opportunity to gain knowledge, build networks, and make this training a stepping stone toward rebuilding a resilient and determined community,” said Aceh Tamiang Regent Armia Pahmi.
In addition, the event introduced and expanded the reach of Indonesian local board games as interactive learning media that can be implemented in schools and local communities.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
“Through these educational games, children who were initially affected by trauma and had lost their joy are gradually rediscovering happiness, confidence, and their full potential. This is tangible proof that the right learning media can restore hope while fostering children’s development,” said Miftahkhul Jannah, a teacher at Benua Raja Public Elementary School, while guiding her students in playing the board game.
The activity was attended by Chairperson of the Aceh Tamiang Regional House of Representatives (DPRK), Fadhlon; Aceh Tamiang Regional Secretary, Syuibun Anwar; Head of the Aceh Tamiang Regency Education and Culture Office, Syamsul Rizal; Head of the Aceh Tamiang Regency Dayah Education Office, Ibnu Azis; and Acting Head of the Aceh Tamiang Regency Tourism, Youth and Sports Office, Muhammad Farij.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Creative Economy was accompanied by Deputy for Digital Creativity and Technology, M. Neil El Himam; Special Staff to the Minister for Strategic and Interinstitutional Affairs, Rian Firmansyah; Director of Visual Arts and Performing Arts, Dadam Mahdar; Director of Games, Luat Sihombing; Director of Infrastructure Facilitation, Fahmy Akmal; and Minister’s Expert Staff for Media Issues and Public Opinion, Hasbil Mustaqim Lubis.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
