<![CDATA[Adolescent health and nutrition issues, combined with limited access to healthcare services, pose challenges to sustainable stunting prevention efforts. This community service initiative aimed to enhance adolescents' knowledge and skills regarding health, nutrition, and stunting prevention—utilizing the "First 8,000 Days of Life" framework—while strengthening the capacity of Adolescent Integrated Service Center volunteers. The program was conducted in Bomba Village (Marawola Community Health Center area) and comprised four stages: preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Activities included health screenings, educational sessions using interactive modules and a participatory approach, and training for Adolescent Health Post (*Posyandu Remaja*) volunteers. Thirty-two adolescents participated in the health screenings, and twenty-one volunteers attended the training. Evaluation involved anthropometric and hemoglobin measurements, alongside pre- and post-tests to assess knowledge. Screening results showed that 9 adolescents (28.1%) were underweight, 21 (65.6%) were within the normal weight range, and 2 (6.3%) were overweight. Hemoglobin (Hb) testing revealed that 2 adolescents (6.2%) had anemia, while 30 (93.8%) did not; Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurements indicated that 16 adolescents (50%) fell into the normal category, while 16 (50%) fell into the abnormal category. The adolescents' mean knowledge score rose from 57.59 to 81.56, an increase of 23.97 points. Volunteer knowledge and skills scores also improved by 22.86 points. This community service activity demonstrates the potential to enhance community capacity in supporting adolescent health and preventing stunting.]]>
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