<![CDATA[The decline in local language use and in children's awareness of local culture pose challenges for non-formal education. This community service activity aims to strengthen preservation of the Sentani language and promote local culture through contextual, participatory learning. The program was implemented at the Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) Rotehbu, Sentani, Papua, involving faculty members, students from the Early Childhood Education Program, and learners through a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach that emphasizes a collaborative cycle of action, observation, and reflection. The activity was designed to integrate Sentani language learning and local cultural practices by preparing papeda as an experiential, context-based learning medium. The results showed increased participants' engagement in using the Sentani language, strengthened understanding of local culture, and growing awareness and pride in cultural identity. Furthermore, this activity strengthened the partnership between academics and the community and provided students with a culturally-based learning experience within the context of community service. These findings confirm that integrating local languages, cultural practices, and non-formal education within the PAR framework is an effective strategy for supporting community empowerment and sustainable cultural preservation.]]>
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