<![CDATA[Socio-cultural conflict is an inseparable part of community life and may disrupt social relationships when not managed constructively. Youth organizations have strategic potential to contribute to conflict prevention and social harmony through community-based mediation. This study aims to analyze the process of strengthening socio-cultural conflict mediation capacity among youth organizations and formulate a mediation model applicable at the village level. This study employed a qualitative case study approach in Kadur Village, North Rupat District, Indonesia. Data were collected through interviews, participatory observation, and documentation during a community service program conducted on 7–8 February 2026 involving youth organization members, village youth, the village head, and community leaders. The findings indicate that participants initially had limited understanding of mediation and generally viewed conflict resolution as the responsibility of formal leaders. Through socialization, mediation training, conflict simulations, and collective community activities, participants developed stronger communication and conflict management skills. The study proposes a socio-cultural conflict mediation capacity-building model consisting of problem identification, conflict socialization, mediation training, conflict simulation, social cohesion strengthening, and community harmony. The model positions youth organizations as preventive community mediators capable of supporting sustainable social cohesion in rural communities.]]>
