Community Service Activities: Socialization of Financial Literacy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Between Two Countries in the Motamasin Border Area

Yustina Alfira Nay (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Antonius Y.W. Timuneno (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Kristina Wada Betu (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Maria Odriana Veronica Moi (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Maria Goreti Malut (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Purnamasari Baso (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Manuel Brito (Universidade Catolica Timorense de Sao Joao Paulo II)
Monica Pareira De Jesus (Universidade Catolica Timorense de Sao Joao Paulo II)

Asian Journal of Community Services (AJCS)
Vol. 3 No. 9 (2024): September 2024

The aim of this activity is to provide outreach to the public about simple financial recording for MSMEs. Providing knowledge to the public about financial planning and management. Providing knowledge to the public regarding the preparation of Financial Reports for MSMEs. The theories of empowerment, training and financial literacy are adapted in this article to explain the financial literacy of MSMEs in cross-border regions. Financial literacy services include needs surveys, program planning, interactive training, discussions, effectiveness evaluations, and continued development through partnerships. The results is The MSME community in Border Areas knows about Simple Financial Recording; The Border Area MSME community knows about Financial Planning and Management for MSMEs; The MSME community in Border Areas knows about the preparation of financial reports