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Journal : International Journal of Community Service (IJCS)

Community Empowerment Through Non-Formal Education: An Analysis of Community Service Programs in Village A Solehuddin, Moh; Faliza, Nur; Fahrizal, Effan; Heriyana, Heriyana; Yani, Ahmad
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June
Publisher : PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v4i1.772

Abstract

This qualitative study examines the impact of non-formal education (NFE) in empowering rural communities by analyzing a community service program in Village A, Indonesia. Using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, the research explores how NFE initiatives-such as vocational training, literacy classes, and entrepreneurship workshops-contribute to community development. Findings indicate that NFE programs significantly enhance participants’ skills, economic independence, and social cohesion. Women and youth, in particular, benefit from increased opportunities for self-employment and active participation in community affairs. The study also identifies several challenges, including limited resources, insufficient facilitator capacity, and fluctuating motivation among participants, which hinder program sustainability. Despite these obstacles, the research highlights the importance of participatory approaches, local relevance, and strong collaboration between facilitators and community members in achieving empowerment outcomes. The integration of local wisdom and the potential use of digital tools are suggested as strategies to improve program adaptability and reach. Overall, this study concludes that non-formal education, when contextually tailored and well-facilitated, plays a vital role in fostering sustainable community empowerment in rural Indonesia. Recommendations include enhancing resource allocation, investing in facilitator training, and leveraging technology to support and expand NFE initiatives. This research contributes to the understanding of effective community empowerment strategies and provides practical insights for policymakers, educators, and development practitioners working in similar contexts.
Co-Authors A Hadi Arifin A. Asrijal A. Hadi Arifin Aditya ahmad yani Aiyub Alamsyah, Rizki Alya Yasmin, Shirin Amalia, Mekar Meilisa Amna Farida Amru Usman Ari Purwanti Arifin, A. Hadi Asfahani, Asfahani Azhar Azhar Basri Basri Bensaadi, Iswadi Darmawati Darmawati Muchtar Dewi, Sukma Djoko Wijono Effan Fahrizal EM Yusuf Iis ER. UMMI KALSUM FADHLAN, ABDI Fahrizal, Effan Fakrurrazi Farhan, Fauzan Farid Ardyansyah Fatimah Abdillah Fazila Monivatu Zahda Fisy Amalia Fitrah Khairunnajwa Fitri, Cut Azmah Furqan, Andi Chairil Hamdiah Hasan, Nadila Heppi Syofya, Heppi Heriyana Heriyana Humayroh Putri Selian Ibrahim Qamarius Ibrahim Qamarius, Ibrahim Ikramuddin, Ikramuddin Imran Irada Sinta Jaya, Wahyu Indra Juliyanti Jullimursyida Khairawati Khairawati, Khairawati Khairul Anshar Lestari, Herwiek Diyah Maisyura Marbawi, Marbawi Mariyudi Mariyudi Mariyudi Matriadi, Faisal Meldawati, Lucyani Muhammad Abdul Rahman Muhammad Ikhwanus Muhammad, Muhammad Muliana, Erna Mumu Muzayyin Maq Mutammimul Ula Muttaqien naz'aina, naz'aina Nazaina, Nazaina Nelmi, Nelmi Novianti, Yenny Nurmala Nurmala Nurmala Olivia, Sisca Prasetya, Yanto Budi Purba, Yulia Rahmaniar Ria Estiana Rico Nur Ilham Rika Lidyah Roefaida, Effy Rustandy, Andy Safwandi Safwandi, Safwandi Sahputra, Ilham Saipul, Saipul Setyanti, Sri Wahyu Lelly Hana solehuddin, Moh Soraya Tanjung, Febrian Sri Ekanti Sabardini Sujacka Retno Sukaarnawa, I Gusti Made Sukma Abdillah Sullaida Suwarno Tarmizi Abbas Teuku Zulkarnaen Teuku Zulkarnaen Tiswanti Ayunasrah Tonny Yuwanda Utami, Miranti Pradipta Wahyu Indra Jaya Walenta, Abdi Sakti Wanti, Wanti Arum Yana, Syaifuddin Yanita Yusril Ramadhan Sembiring Zulfia , Anni