<![CDATA[Rupat Island has substantial marine tourism potential, yet community-based souvenir production remains limited. This community engagement programme examined the immediate outcomes of participatory mentoring designed to introduce souvenir-making and product-presentation skills. Conducted in Rupat District, Bengkalis Regency, in July–August 2024, it involved 30 residents organised into five groups. Activities followed a Participatory Action Research (PAR)-informed sequence of needs assessment, joint planning, demonstration, supervised production, observation and reflection. Two days of practical work yielded 469 items: 110 yarn-based, 132 fabric-based, 122 acrylic and 105 bead-based souvenirs. Descriptive pre- and post-programme records showed increases in reported destination-promotion awareness (20.0% to 90.0%), production ability (0.0% to 100.0%), packaging knowledge (16.7% to 86.7%) and business intention (26.7% to 93.3%). These figures represent aggregate short-term indicator attainment, not verified individual gains or sustained economic benefits. The programme established an introductory basis for collaborative production; place-specific design, product quality, market acceptance and continuity require further assessment.]]>
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