<![CDATA[The widespread use of LPG gas stoves in Cibunar Village is not matched by adequate safety literacy, leading to an increased risk of household accidents. This community service program aimed to increase gas stove safety literacy among the residents of Cibunar Village through a participatory-based educational approach. The program employed the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method, actively engaging 15 residents in all stages, from needs assessment and workshops to practical demonstrations, simulations, and evaluation. The program's effectiveness was measured using a pre-test and post-test design. The results indicated a significant increase in knowledge, with the participants' average score rising by 27.9%, from 10.53 to 13.47. A thematic analysis revealed that the most significant gains in understanding were in the categories of "Debunking Myths and Misconceptions" (a 52.0 percentage point increase) and "Emergency Response Actions" (a 46.7 percentage point increase). This program demonstrates that the participatory education method is highly effective not only in transferring procedural knowledge but also in correcting misinformation and building the community's capacity to respond to emergencies independently.]]>
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