BANDUNG UNIKOM — Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) demonstrated its commitment to humanitarian action by distributing aid to victims of the landslide that occurred in Cisarua District, West Bandung Regency, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The aid was symbolically handed over by the Director of Student Affairs of UNIKOM, Andrias Darmayadi, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D., together with representatives of UNIKOM student to the Cisarua Landslide Disaster Relief Command Post. The distribution of aid is part of the “UNIKOM PEDULI” program as a form of empathy and solidarity from the academic community towards the disaster-affected community.
The logistical aid distributed includes ready-to-eat meals, emergency food supplies, children’s milk, blankets and mats, men’s and women’s underwear, and medications for first aid and prevention of minor illnesses at the evacuation site. According to online news portal metrotvnews.com, the landslide disaster that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 24 January 2026, has caused deep sorrow. Dozens of fatalities have been evacuated and identified, while a number of other victims remain missing. These conditions prompted UNIKOM to take immediate action in providing assistance to the affected community.
In his statement, Andrias, Ph.D., expressed his deep concern over the disaster. “Of course, we are very concerned about the disaster that has befallen people in Cisarua, West Bandung Regency. To help the disaster victims, the Rector of UNIKOM, Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., immediately instructed the Directorate of Student Affairs and student organizations, including BEM, BLM, UKM, and HIMA, to immediately provide direct assistance to the affected victims. “May the concern of the Rector and the entire UNIKOM academic community alleviate the burden and assist the affected residents and victims,” he said.
Through this humanitarian action, UNIKOM reaffirms its role not only as an educational institution but also as a responsive and caring member of society, responsive to social and humanitarian issues. It is hoped that the assistance provided will bring benefits and support the recovery process for the affected communities in Cisarua. (Directorate of Hms & Pro) Translated by: Riska/DMUnikom