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The cultural adaptation strategies of indigenous populations on the border of East Nusa Tenggara Province-Timor Leste to bureaucracy modernization and development on the country's border are being discussed Bire Manoe, Lenny Sofia; Nahak, Hildigardis Maria Imaculata; Konradus, Blajan; Peranginangin, Imanta Immanuel
International Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (IJSAS) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Asean Study Center Lambung Mangkurat University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/ijsas.v3i1.42

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The dynamics that occur in the border region of the country have always been an interesting study to be examined. The government's effort to change the paradigm of the border region is to use a welfare approach, one of which is improving governance in the border region, accelerating development, and equitable development in eastern Indonesia. This effort encountered obstacles and barriers, including the readiness of the community to accept change. In fact, East Nusa Tenggara is a province with a multi-ethnic society, and the people who live in the border area of Province East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) –Timor Leste are indigenous people who are united by strong traditions and have strong emotional ties as a unity of Indigenous Peoples. This study focuses on the cultural adaptation strategies carried out by the indigenous people of NTT in the border areas towards the realization of the Nawacita program (9 national development priorities as the focus of Indonesian renewal in order to have political sovereignty, be able to be independent in managing the economy, and have a cultured personality). The target of this study is to analyze the forms of cultural adaptation of the indigenous people of NTT in adjusting to changes in the border area, along with the inhibiting factors. We use qualitative research methods and data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and FGDs with relevant institutions. The analysis is based on the theories of cultural interaction and cultural adaptation.
Pelatihan Sekolah Mandiri Pangan untuk Mendukung Program Makan Bergizi dan Anti Stunting Meka, Christine Erika; Olviana, Tomycho; Tedju Hinga, Indriati Andolita; Bire Manoe, Lenny Sofia; Kolianan, Jim Brian
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (ABDIRA) Vol 5, No 4 (2025): Abdira, Oktober
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/abdira.v5i4.1136

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This community service program aims to enhance the capacity of primary schools in developing a School-Based Food Independence Model as a local contribution to the Free Nutritious Meal Program and efforts to accelerate stunting reduction. The program was implemented in Wee Pangali Village, Tambolaka District, Southwest Sumba Regency, involving teachers, students, and parents. The implementation methods included nutrition education, training on transforming school yards into productive food gardens, and simulation of integrating harvests into balanced meal programs for students. The activities also covered nutrition literacy sessions and simple entrepreneurship training based on school production outputs. The results indicate increased participants’ understanding of balanced nutrition and healthy diets, the establishment of school food production units through vegetable gardens and catfish ponds, and strengthened school self-reliance in providing nutritious food ingredients. This program demonstrates that the School-Based Food Independence Model is an effective community-based innovation to improve food security, nutrition literacy, and stunting prevention in rural areas.
Pangan Lokal, Ibu, Dan Stunting: Studi Kasus Praktik Pemberdayaan Gizi Keluarga Di Kupang Bire Manoe, Lenny Sofia; Pellu, Susana Cecilia Lestyani; Ndandara, Aelsthri
IJouGS: Indonesian Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/ijougs.v6i02.12251

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The adaptation of nutrition policies in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has so far been largely focused on technical aspects such as supplementary food distribution, fortification, and medical interventions, while paying little attention to the social and cultural practices that underpin nutritional resilience at the family level. This article explores how mothers in Kupang City have developed empowerment practices based on local food as a strategy to address stunting problems. The study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving in-depth interviews with ten housewives, two posyandu (community health post) cadres, and field observations of local food processing practices. The results revealed that mothers in Kupang play not only the role of child caregivers but also serve as agents of social change in ensuring family nutrition through innovative menus based on local food ingredients such as jagung bose (corn porridge), moringa (kelor), and various tubers. These practices demonstrate the interconnection between local knowledge, gender roles, and efforts toward nutritional resilience—elements often overlooked in formal interventions. This study emphasizes that integrating local wisdom into nutrition policies can enhance the effectiveness of stunting reduction programs in food-insecure regions such as NTT.
Dari Dapur Ke Komunitas: Peran Kader Perempuan Dalam Membangun Ketahanan Gizi Anak Di Desa Lahan Kering Nusa Tenggara Timur Bire Manoe, Lenny Sofia; Roen, Yeheskial Adrian; Sabariman, Hoiril; Perangin Angin, Imanta I.
IJouGS: Indonesian Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/ijougs.v6i2.12252

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Malnutrition, particularly stunting, remains a major challenge in dryland regions such as East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This area faces a range of constraints, including structural issues, limited access to nutritious food, a clean water crisis, restricted access to health services, and a lack of education and proper parenting practices—especially among women. This article analyzes the crucial role of women cadres, particularly those involved in Posyandu (Integrated Health Posts), Women Farmers Groups (KWT), and the Family Welfare Empowerment movement (PKK), as key agents of change in improving children's nutritional resilience, which in turn contributes to reducing stunting rates. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, using literature review as the primary data collection method. Data were gathered from journal articles, books, and research reports, which were then synthesized and presented narratively. The findings reveal that, despite the ecological limitations of dryland areas like NTT—characterized by short planting seasons, low rainfall, and limited water and food resources—village women cadres play a strategically significant dual role in improving child nutrition. Based on their dual function as managers of both the household "kitchen" and the village "community," these women transform local knowledge, dryland food resources, and nutrition education into sustainable daily practices. Their roles encompass nutrition and health education, local food-based dietary diversification, and advocacy at the village level. Empowering women cadres has proven to be an effective adaptive strategy to address nutritional vulnerabilities driven by the ecological challenges of dryland areas.
Social media as economic capital: A qualitative study on the digital strategies of fishing communities in Kupang City Goma, Bramason; Bire Manoe, Lenny Sofia; Meka, Christine Erika; Pellu, Susana Cecilia Lestyani
Digital Theory, Culture & Society Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : C-DISC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61126/dtcs.v3i2.121

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The advancement of digital technology has opened new opportunities for traditional fishing communities to improve household livelihoods through social media. This study, conducted in Kampung Nelayan Oesapa, Kupang City, examines how social media is utilized as an economic strategy by local fishers. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research involved five purposively selected participants who actively use Facebook and WhatsApp to market their catch. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive and triangulation techniques. The findings show that social media plays an important role in disseminating weather information for fishing planning, providing market price information that strengthens fishers’ bargaining positions, and expanding distribution networks beyond the local community. However, several challenges remain, including limited digital literacy, unstable internet connectivity, and social resistance among community members unfamiliar with technology. The study concludes that social media functions not only as a communication medium but also as a form of economic capital that transforms traditional fish marketing practices. This research contributes to the understanding of social media use in maritime communities and offers practical insights for promoting digital- based economic empowerment in coastal areas.