Bandung, UPI

Korps Sukarela Palang Merah Indonesia Unit Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (KSR PMI Unit UPI) officially opened its 37th Members’ Assembly (Musyawarah Anggota/MUSANG) on Friday (December 19, 2025) at the FPMIPA C Building, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. The event served as the organization’s formal forum to present the 2025 management accountability report while also electing the next Mandate Holder (leader) for the upcoming term.

The 37th MUSANG was attended by active members of KSR PMI Unit UPI and invited guests from various institutions, including representatives from the Bandung City Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), represented by Head of Disaster and Volunteer Division Ace Kusnadi, the Head of PMI Sukasari District A. Agung Pranata, and representatives of student organizations within UPI.

The Chair of the MUSANG Senate emphasized that the members’ assembly is the organization’s highest forum. It functions to evaluate the performance of the current leadership while determining the organization’s future policy direction so that it remains aligned with humanitarian and Red Cross values.

This year’s MUSANG carried the theme “Regenerating Leaders with Integrity: Building a RELEVANT KSR PMI Unit UPI Management (Responsive, Effective, Loyal, Evaluative, Visionary, Active, and Normative).” The theme underscores the organization’s commitment to nurturing young volunteers who are both ethical and adaptable to humanitarian challenges.

In his remarks, Ace Kusnadi highlighted the importance of leadership regeneration within volunteer organizations. “Members’ assemblies are strategic moments to produce volunteers who are full of integrity, united, and ready to face future humanitarian challenges,” he said.

Meanwhile, Griselda, Head of Organizational Division I of KSR PMI Unit UPI, expressed appreciation for the support from various stakeholders throughout the past leadership period. She hopes that the outcomes of MUSANG XXXVII will strengthen the organization’s performance in the future.

Chair of the Organizing Committee, Farid Multahadi, added that the event is expected to become an important milestone in strengthening organizational governance and ensuring the continuity of KSR PMI Unit UPI’s humanitarian programs.

Furthermore, through MUSANG XXXVII, KSR PMI Unit UPI reaffirmed its commitment to building a democratic, accountable student organization that upholds humanitarian values. The initiative also contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, by promoting transparent governance, leadership regeneration, and civic engagement among youth volunteers. (Ajeng)