<![CDATA[Stunting remains a chronic nutritional problem in Indonesia, primarily due to inadequate animal protein intake during the First 1000 Days of Life. This community service program aimed to empower women through fish processing training as a stunting prevention effort in Kerek Village, Ngawi Regency. The method used was Participatory Action Research (PAR) through stages of problem identification, action planning, training implementation, mentoring, and evaluation. Participants numbered 25 people consisting of mothers of toddlers, posyandu cadres, and PKK members. The results showed an increase in participants' knowledge about the relationship between animal protein consumption and stunting prevention, improved skills in processing patin fish into various processed products (nuggets, meatballs, shredded fish), and growing awareness of utilizing local fisheries potential. This program also opened household economic opportunities through processed fish products. In conclusion, women's empowerment through fish processing training contributes to stunting prevention in terms of improved nutritional knowledge, changes in family consumption behavior, and strengthening household food security. Continuous mentoring and development of village business units are recommended for program sustainability.]]>
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