Community Empowerment

Improving the quality of life of the elderly through productive activities and healthy lifestyles at PCA Ngampilan, Yogyakarta

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

Indonesia faces demographic challenges with a significant increase in the elderly population, particularly in the PCA Ngampilan area of Yogyakarta. To comprehensively improve the quality of life for the elderly, this community service program aims to provide training and mentoring in productive activities and healthy lifestyles. The method used adopts a community-based empowerment approach, with activities carried out through several stages, namely an initial assessment of the main problems faced by the elderly, enhancing knowledge about the importance of productive activities and a healthy lifestyle, practical skills training, and providing grants in the form of guidebooks and health equipment. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the understanding and skills of participants, with an improvement in understanding of productive activities by 85% and of healthy lifestyles by 88%.

Empowerment of fishermen’s wives through management of agriculture products in Tanjung Saleh, Kubu Raya Regency

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

This activity aims to empower fishermen’s wives through the management of agricultural products in Tanjung Saleh Village, Kubu Raya Regency. The village is located in a coastal area rich in marine and agricultural resources, but these resources have not been optimally utilized to improve the welfare of the community, especially fishermen's wives. Through training and mentoring, the activity focuses on enhancing skills in processing marine products (such as fish) and agricultural products (such as coconuts) into value-added products, specifically serundeng. This activity employs a participatory action research approach, complemented by a qualitative method in data collection. The results indicate an increase in participants' knowledge and skills in processing serundeng.

“UMKM Go Export” training for KSBI Community in South Jakarta

2025-10-26T17:53:51+00:00

The “UMKM Go Export” program is a community engagement initiative aimed at improving the export readiness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Komunitas Sukses Berjamaah Indonesia (KSBI). The one-day training was conducted using a participatory approach and adopted the “9 Steps to Enter Export Markets” curriculum, covering topics from business readiness, product standards, market mapping, international trade regulations, digital marketing, to export transactions and networking. Pre-test and post-test results showed a significant increase in knowledge, from 58.2 to 83.6. Around 80% of participants were able to draft a basic export plan, and 70% successfully created digital business accounts. Despite the short duration, participants' engagement in simulations, group discussions, and follow-up mentoring reinforced their readiness to compete globally. This program serves as a replicable model for empowering MSMEs in sustainable export development.

Sharia financial planning assistance to improve community welfare

2025-10-26T17:53:51+00:00

Financial literacy remains a major challenge in Banjarejo Village, significantly impacting the way the community manages their finances. Residents’ understanding of formal financial services remains low. This situation encourages some residents to choose non-formal financial institutions, such as those that are easier to access but carry high interest rates. This community service activity was carried out at the Banjarejo Village Hall, Pakis District, Malang Regency, involving 30 members of the PKK (family welfare movement). The objective of this activity was to increase the community’s understanding of financial literacy and planning. The method used in this activity was direct outreach and counseling for the Banjarejo Village community. The series of community service activities included initial observation, outreach, counseling, and monitoring and evaluation processes. From this activity, the results obtained were that 75% of participants had sufficient understanding and 25% of participants had a high level of understanding of simple financial reporting so that it would affect the financial flow of families and businesses.

Dissemination of agricultural technology as an innovation for modern agricultural transformation in Lebak Village, Grabag

2025-10-26T17:53:51+00:00

Agriculture is a vital sector that plays a role in fulfilling food needs, economic development, and community welfare, particularly in rural areas. However, most farmers in Lebak Village, Grabag District, Magelang Regency, still rely on conventional methods that are inefficient and do not yet utilize modern agricultural technology. This community service activity aims to enhance farmers' understanding and skills related to appropriate technology, specifically a sensor-based automatic soil moisture irrigation system, a portable soil pH meter, and a circle model seed planting pattern. The method employed in this activity was the socialization of appropriate technology. The results show a significant improvement, with the average understanding score increasing by 91%, 85% of farmers being able to operate the pH meter, water use efficiency rising by 28%, and corn planting time becoming 44% faster. These outcomes prove that participatory socialization based on direct practice is effective in boosting farmers' capacity, both cognitively and technically. This activity is expected to serve as a model for strengthening the adoption of modern agriculture based on adaptive, productive, and sustainable precision technology at the village level.

Empowerment through ecoprint training on mugs for PKK women in Gampong Bayeun, East Aceh Regency

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

The challenges faced by the PKK group include limited knowledge and skills in utilizing local natural resources for creative products, a lack of understanding regarding simple business management, and low utilization of digital marketing. To address these issues, the activity was conducted using an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which emphasizes leveraging local assets in the form of leaves and flowers, human resource capacity, and community social networks. The activity was carried out through several stages: coordination, socialization, technical ecoprint training on ceramic mug media using the steaming method, group practice, provision of business management knowledge, introduction to digital marketing, and evaluation. The results show that the participants successfully created natural-patterned ecoprint mug products, developed a better environmental awareness, and acquired basic entrepreneurial skills, including calculating the cost of goods sold and determining the selling price. The PKK women are now capable of producing approximately $\pm20$ ecoprint mugs per month with 3–5 variations of motifs. Thus, this activity not only enhances creative skills and entrepreneurial literacy but also opens up opportunities for women's economic empowerment based on local potential.

Corn cob innovation into janggel mushroom media and solid organic fertilizer in Gembongan Village

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

Gembongan Village, located in Ponggok Sub-district, Blitar Regency, East Java Province, possesses significant potential in the agricultural sector, particularly in corn cultivation. Known for its abundant corn production, the local community is often seen drying corn in front of their houses. However, during the harvest season, the increase in yields gives rise to environmental issues due to the accumulation of unused corn cobs, with only a small portion being repurposed as fuel. This significant volume of agricultural waste necessitates proper management. One proposed solution is to utilize corn cobs as a growing medium for janggel mushrooms (a local variety of mushroom) to support the green economy, as well as a raw material for making organic fertilizer to produce high-quality products using the fermentation method. This community service aims to provide innovative solutions to the corn cob waste problem while building sustainable partnerships with Gembongan Village in line with SDGs 3 and 17. The community service methods applied include field observation for identifying potential and problems, socialization regarding agricultural waste management, hands-on training for making mushroom growing media and organic fertilizer, and continuous mentoring in the form of monitoring and evaluation. The results show that after the training, there was a significant increase in all aspects, with 100% of the participants knowing how to make the mushroom growing media and 92% knowing how to make solid organic fertilizer.

Health promotion as a preventive effort against non-communicable diseases in adolescents

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

Adolescents are an age group that is increasingly vulnerable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes. This is triggered by unhealthy lifestyles and low health literacy. This community service activity aims to increase students’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle as a preventive measure against NCDs. The intervention was carried out at SMK Muhammadiyah Bangunjiwo and involved 40 grade X students. The series of activities included a pre-test and post-test carried out using Quizizz, as well as a health education session with four main topics: physical health, nutrition, mental health and reproductive health. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a significant increase in the average student score from 72.6 (pre-test) to 88.5 (post-test) (p = 0.000). This increase shows that an interactive and contextual educational approach can improve students’ understanding of a healthy lifestyle. This program emphasizes the importance of school-based health education as a preventive strategy to reduce the risk of NCDs early.

Effectiveness of health education on knowledge of hypertension and diabetes among Indonesian migrant workers in Hong Kong

2025-10-26T17:53:49+00:00

Hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) are non-communicable diseases with a high prevalence among Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMWs). Low health literacy and limited access to health services make IMWs vulnerable to complications. This community engagement activity aimed to enhance IMWs’ knowledge and skills in the prevention and management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus through community-based education and training. The methods employed included socialization, counseling, workshops, simple health check-ups, and mentoring. The program partnered with an IMW community under the guidance of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Hong Kong, with 60 participants. The evaluation results show a significant increase, with knowledge in the good category for hypertension rising from 21.7% to 50.0%, and for diabetes mellitus from 21.7% to 55.0%. This program is effective in empowering IMWs through a transcultural and community-based approach.

Enhancing vocational teacher competencies and student critical thinking through digital technology integration in hydraulic and pneumatic systems training

2025-10-26T17:53:49+00:00

The integration of digital technology in automotive engineering education has become a pressing necessity to prepare competent workforce for the Industry 4.0 era. This Community Partnership Empowerment Program aims to enhance the competence of Automotive Engineering Subject Teacher Group (MGMP) members and vocational high school (SMK) students in West Sumatra through training on hydraulic and pneumatic systems integrated with digital technology. The service methodology included intensive workshops, hands-on training, mentorship in developing learning media, and industry site visits, all delivered through a blended learning approach utilizing an e-learning platform for teachers and physical simulators for students. Evaluation results demonstrate a significant increase in teachers' digital technology competence, rising from an average score of 42 (basic level) to 87 (proficient level). Furthermore, students' critical thinking skills in solving hydraulic and pneumatic system problems improved by an average of 30 points, increasing from an initial score of 45 to 75. Additionally, the program successfully developed various video tutorials and interactive learning media, and established sustainable partnerships between the university, schools, and industry, following the triple helix model.

Dissemination of IoT-based drip irrigation technology for hydroponic melon farming

2025-10-26T17:53:49+00:00

This community service program addresses the main challenges at SMK Negeri H. Moenadi Ungaran, specifically the inefficient, manual management of the hydroponic melon irrigation system, relying on the alternating manual operation of water taps, and the limited promotion of the harvest products. This project aims to implement a drip irrigation technology system based on the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance operational efficiency, while simultaneously conducting website management training to expand product promotion and branding. The implementation methodology included in-depth observation, intensive mentoring, hands-on training, the deployment of appropriate technology, and subsequent monitoring and evaluation. The results show a significant increase in participant competency, such as the understanding of IoT-based drip irrigation technology increased from an average of 56% to 92%, and the ability to operate the automated irrigation system improved from 48% to 88%. Furthermore, website management training showed an increase in understanding from 42% to 85%. The implementation of this IoT system not only boosts operational efficiency and crop productivity but also serves as a real-world learning medium for students. The main contribution of this program is the tangible increase in agricultural output and the strengthening of the school's competitiveness in the agribusiness sector through the adoption of modern agricultural technology in the Industry 4.0 era.

Education on parental feeding practices to improve children’s nutritional status quality

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

School-age children require optimal nutritional intake, which is crucial for supporting their growth and development towards adolescence. The quality of a child's nutritional status is often influenced by inappropriate parental feeding practices. The objective of this community service activity was to provide education and increase the knowledge of Primary School (SD) students' parents regarding the importance of correct feeding practices in improving their children's nutritional status. The activity was conducted at SDN Keliling Benteng Tengah and SDN Keliling Benteng Ulu 2 using lectures and independent exercises. Evaluation results indicated a significant increase in knowledge, evidenced by a meaningful difference between the mean pre-test score (4.7 ± 0.42) and the mean post-test score (4.9 ± 0.27) with a p-value of >0.043. Furthermore, the activity included the handover of booklets on child feeding practices and nutritional status to the schools, as well as the screening of educational videos. The conclusion of this activity is that education on parental feeding practices is effective in increasing parental knowledge, which positively impacts efforts to improve the nutritional status quality of school-age children.

Empowering farmers through the implementation of smart automatic agriculture spray

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

Farmers in Ringinarum Village, Kendal Regency, face major challenges in agricultural production due to the use of conventional spraying methods, which lead to chemical inefficiency, high labor costs, and health risks from direct exposure to pesticides. This community partnership program aims to empower the Ringinarum Farmers Group through the introduction of smart automatic agriculture spray technology as an appropriate solution. The program was implemented through several stages, including socialization, training, technology installation, mentoring, and evaluation. The device integrates sensors, microcontrollers, and multi-nozzle sprayers to optimize pesticide and fertilizer application efficiently and safely. The results show that the technology improves spraying efficiency by up to 30%, reduces chemical exposure by 70%, and decreases labor costs by approximately 40%. In addition, the program enhanced farmers’ skills and awareness in adopting smart farming practices. This empowerment activity not only addresses technical problems but also builds the capacity of the farmers to manage modern agricultural practices sustainably.

Empowering parents with “Isi Piringku” nutrition education: A strategy to combat malnutrition in school-aged children

2025-10-26T17:53:49+00:00

Adequate nutrition during childhood, especially at school age, is crucial for supporting optimal growth, health, and well-being. The high rate of child malnutrition is largely attributed to parents’ lack of understanding regarding balanced nutrition. This community service activity aims to enhance parental knowledge through nutrition education based on the “Isi Piringku” (My Plate’s Content) program. The activity was conducted at SDN Keliling Benteng Tengah and SDN Keliling Benteng Ulu 2, utilizing lectures, demonstrations, practical training with food models, and evaluation. The results demonstrated a significant increase in parental knowledge regarding the practice of providing balanced nutrition based on “Isi Piringku,” with a difference between pre-test and post-test scores of 28.3% (p = 0.001). In conclusion, “Isi Piringku”-based education is effective in improving parental understanding of school-age child nutrition. The recommendations from this activity include the necessity for continuous training and strengthening the role of school nutrition cadres to support program sustainability and broaden the positive impact within the Martapura Riverbank community.

Empowering community health cadres to drive early stroke risk detection in Sedoa, Poso

2025-10-26T17:53:50+00:00

The prevalence of stroke as a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) continues to rise globally and nationally, including in Poso Regency. The working area of the North Lore Community Health Center, particularly Sedoa Village, faces challenges such as limited healthcare access, a high elderly population, and low community knowledge about early stroke detection. Empowering health cadres is a crucial strategy to address these issues. This community service activity aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of health cadres in Sedoa Village in conducting early detection and initial emergency management of stroke. The methods employed include: 1) education about stroke disease, 2) training on the FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) method for early stroke symptom detection, 3) practical training on blood pressure measurement, and 4) emergency management simulation. Evaluation results indicate a significant improvement in the health cadres' knowledge, where the percentage of cadres with poor knowledge in the pre-test (76.9%) dropped to 0%, with 100% achieving a good knowledge level after the intervention. Cadres also became skilled in performing stroke screening using the FAST method and blood pressure measurement. This program proved effective in enhancing the capacity of health cadres as the front line for early detection and rapid response to stroke incidents. The expected long-term impact is a reduction in disability and mortality rates due to stroke in Sedoa Village.