Societal Serve: Journal of Community Engagement and Services
Vol 3 No 1 (2026): Societal Serve: Journal of Community Engagement and Services

Participatory Inclusive Education Programs for Sustainable Community Development

Raveenthiran Vivekanantharasa (The open university of Sri Lanka)
Vicente Pironti (The Open University Humaniza)
Emil Mirzayev (Azerbaijan University)
Muhammad Rafi Thoriq (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This community engagement program aims to strengthen community empowerment through inclusive education practices using a participatory approach for sustainable development. The program was conducted in multicultural community settings involving local educators, parents, youth groups, and community leaders. Although inclusive education has gained increasing global attention, many communities still face challenges related to unequal educational access, limited awareness of diversity, and insufficient participation in inclusive learning activities. The program utilized participatory educational workshops, collaborative learning sessions, community mentoring, and inclusive capacity-building activities over a three-month period. A total of 50 participants from different community groups participated in the program. Quantitative findings indicated improvements in participants’ understanding of inclusive education principles, intercultural communication skills, and community collaboration practices

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Journal Info

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SocietalServe

Publisher

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 ...