<![CDATA[Sooko Village, Sooko District, Ponorogo Regency, is one of the Kampung Zakat-assisted villages with natural potential for developing stingless bee cultivation. This type of bee produces honey with high economic and nutritional value; however, its management requires technical skills, colony supervision, and continuous evaluation to improve productivity. This activity aims to enhance community knowledge, skills, and awareness of stingless bee cultivation through technical assistance and a colony-monitoring system. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a participatory method. The data consisted of primary and secondary data obtained from the activity site in Sooko Village, Sooko District, Ponorogo Regency, from March to May 2025. Data sources included farmer groups, community leaders, students as facilitators, and supporting activity documents. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and focus group discussions. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that technical assistance improved the community's ability to manage colonies, identify problems, implement independent corrective actions, use home yards, and collectively develop honey-based enterprises. The monitoring system also encouraged a culture of evaluation in cultivation practices. This activity concludes that a participatory approach can strengthen local capacity, community collaboration, and economic independence through sustainable cultivation of stingless bees.]]>
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