<![CDATA[This community service initiative aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of the "Perempuan Hebat HIMABGUS" group in implementing simple hydroponic cultivation to strengthen household food security and the local economy. Conducted in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, the project employed a participatory-educational approach comprising several stages: hydroponics education, installation setup, seedling propagation, transplanting seedlings into Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) systems, plant maintenance, and harvesting. Evaluation was carried out through pre- and post-session questionnaires, observation of practical activities, and ongoing guidance throughout the cultivation process. The results indicate an improvement in participants' understanding of the benefits of hydroponics, the utilization of limited space, the use of growing media and nutrients, and the stages of hydroponic vegetable cultivation. Participants also gained hands-on experience in sowing water spinach and bok choy seeds, transplanting seedlings, managing nutrient flow, and recognizing the potential of the harvest as a source of healthy food for their families. The initiative demonstrates that hydroponics serves as a simple, practical tool for women's empowerment with the potential to be developed into a productive household activity. Program sustainability requires continued support through ongoing guidance, the delegation of maintenance tasks, harvest record-keeping, and the development of simple marketing networks.]]>
