<![CDATA[Limited access to clean water due to high salinity is a major challenge faced by communities in island areas, including the Nine Islands, Sinjai Regency, Indonesia. This condition affects domestic water needs, particularly among fisherwomen. This community service program aimed to improve community access and self-reliance in providing clean water through the application of solar energy-based solar distillation technology. The program employed a participatory approach involving socialization, technology demonstration, hands-on practice, mentoring, and evaluation with a group of fisherwomen. The applied technology consisted of an integrated glass-based solar still utilizing evaporation and condensation processes. Program outcomes were evaluated based on six indicators: technology implementation, system productivity, technology effectiveness, community empowerment, social impact, and program sustainability. The results showed achievement rates of 90%, 85%, 90%, 86.67%, 75%, and 85%, respectively, with an overall average achievement of 86.67%. These findings indicate that solar distillation technology has strong potential as an appropriate and sustainable alternative for improving clean water access in island communities through continued community capacity building.]]>
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