Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): May 2025

Empowering rural women through Warung Nusa: A community-based tourism program in Denai Kuala

Salmina Wati Ginting (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Arief Marizki Purba (Department of Communication, Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Wahyuni Zahrah (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Samerdanta Sinulingga (Department of Diploma in Travel and Tourism, Universitas Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2025

Abstract

This community service program applies the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach to support the design and planning of Warung Nusa, a communal space in Denai Kuala Village, Deli Serdang, North Sumatera. As part of the Kampung Nusa initiative by HAPSARI and the development of Denai Kuala spice tourism village, this program aims to empower rural women through food security, entrepreneurship, and cultural revitalization. The method involved five ABCD stages: preparation, asset mapping, capacity building, implementation, and participatory evaluation. Local assets—such as women’s networks, household gardens, cultural stories, and the coastal landscape—were identified and mobilized to support the village’s transformation into a Spice Tourism Village (Desa Wisata Rempah). The main output was the co-design and construction of the green Warung Nusa, a communal kiosk made with locally sourced materials and designed for culinary tourism, cultural activities, and community gatherings. Results show increased community participation, enhanced women’s agency, and early economic impact through product sales and social events. The conclusion emphasizes that participatory planning and local asset mobilization are key to sustainable rural development. This program demonstrates how service-learning and design collaboration can build meaningful infrastructure while strengthening community capacity.

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jpkm

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Humanities

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ABDIMAS: Published by Institute for Research and Community Services (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM)) University of Merdeka Malang as the implementation of science, technology, economics, environment, and social in empowering the community. ABDIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian ...