Societal Serve: Journal of Community Engagement and Services
Vol 1 No 1 (2024): Societal Serve: Journal of Community Engagement and Services

Empowerment and Provision of Early Health Education to Children in Orphanages

Dadan Ramdhan (Universitas Ary Ginanjar. Indonesia)
Suci Ramadhanti (Universitas Ary Ginanjar. Indonesia)
Nada Nurmughni Nabilatuzaman (Universitas Ary Ginanjar. Indonesia)
Nun Asti Putri Bunyamin (Universitas Ary Ginanjar. Indonesia)
Uning Kusumah Wn (Universitas Ary Ginanjar. Indonesia)
Riki Iswanto (Universitas Ary Ginanjar. Indonesia)
Herlinda Herlinda (Universitas Ary Ginanjar. Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2024

Abstract

This Community Empowerment Program involves delivering education on handwashing techniques and raising awareness about the dangers of drugs to children living in the Ar-Ridho Orphanage. Consisting of three stages, namely planning, implementation, and evaluation, this service successfully generated enthusiasm among the participants during the delivery of the materials and handwashing practice sessions. Good information absorption occurred because the material was tailored to their age. Socialization about drugs was also conducted with the aim of providing understanding of their dangers and encouraging them to stay away from drugs from an early age. This activity combines delivering material about drugs with interactive games and quizzes, strengthening the children's understanding of the risks of drug abuse. The results are expected to enhance their understanding and foster a spirit to stay away from drug abuse. Throughout the socialization process, the participants showed enthusiasm both when listening to the material and when practicing proper handwashing. This is because of the use of strategies, methods, and media tailored to their age, allowing participants to understand the socialization material well during this service. Therefore, there is a need for ongoing supervision from the caretakers at the orphanage to ensure the absorption of the taught material.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SocietalServe

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Subject

Humanities Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Societal Serve: Journal of Community Engagement and Services is a scholarly publication dedicated to exploring and promoting community engagement initiatives and services. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners, community leaders, and policymakers to share insights, best ...