Indonesia Partners with 84 Zakat Institutions to Strengthen Marriage Counseling Program

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs is set to strengthen programs offered by public marriage counseling centers (Kantor Urusan Agama, KUA) through collaboration with 84 zakat (Islamic charity) institutions nationwide. This partnership aims to enhance the quality of counseling for prospective couples and post-marital family support services. The zakat institutions, with their community-rooted networks, are expected to help deliver marriage counseling services more broadly and effectively. Specific areas of cooperation include sharing expertise in pre-marital counseling and supporting families facing challenges after marriage. In Indonesia, marriage is considered a significant milestone not only for individuals but also for families and society as a whole. Therefore, marriage counseling centers serve a crucial role in supporting the formation of healthy families, extending beyond mere procedural functions. This collaboration between the Ministry of Religious Affairs and zakat institutions marks a new step towards enriching these societal functions.