Jakarta, Nov. 2 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has called on community organizations, particularly Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), to play an active role in supporting the implementation of the government's national development programs.

He specifically sought support from NU's youth wing, GP Ansor, for several flagship initiatives, including the Free Nutritious Meals program, the Free Health Screening program, the People's School tuition-free education program, and the Garuda School program, which aims to prepare more Indonesians for admission to leading global universities.

"The government needs community-based partners willing to directly engage with the people. We need progress-oriented young generations, and in this regard, GP Anso...