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

Empowering Santri Through Entrepreneurship and Digital Skills Development at Asy-Syifa Al-Islami Islamic Boarding School

Ahmad Maulidizen (Universitas Dian Nusantara)
Kamran Azizli (Carleton University)
Fauzan Ulwan Fadhlurrahman (University of Al-Azhar)
Kamran Abdullayev (Institute of Economics of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This community engagement program aimed to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity and digital literacy among santri at Asy-Syifa Al-Islami Islamic Boarding School, Parung Bogor, Indonesia. The program was designed in response to the growing importance of entrepreneurship and digital competencies in supporting youth empowerment, economic participation, and sustainable community development. The activities involved Islamic boarding school students who had limited access to entrepreneurship education, digital business training, and practical technology-based learning opportunities. To address these challenges, participatory workshops, mentoring sessions, collaborative discussions, and practical digital entrepreneurship training were implemented over a three-month period involving 55 participants. The program focused on entrepreneurial mindset development, digital marketing, financial literacy, social media utilization, and small business management skills. The findings demonstrated significant improvements in entrepreneurial awareness, digital literacy, communication skills, creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence among participants. Qualitative results also revealed increased motivation among santri to develop small businesses and utilize digital platforms productively. Participants showed greater readiness to engage in entrepreneurship activities and adapt to technological developments after completing the program. The integration of entrepreneurship education and digital skills training proved effective in promoting youth empowerment and sustainable community participation. Overall, the program highlights the importance of community-based entrepreneurship and digital literacy initiatives in strengthening the socio-economic capacity of Islamic boarding school students

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Journal Info

Abbrev

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 ...