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Community Development Journal
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Comunity Development Journal adalah kumpulan jurnal pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh civitas akademika Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya.
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Through the eyes of the implementers: Practical guidelines to support community projects through monitoring and evaluation in rural areas DIPELA, PERCY
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 1 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i1.7158

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One of the challenges facing many governments today, including the South African government, is eradicating poverty and putting Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems in place to support poverty alleviation initiatives. Many poverty alleviation projects under social workers' supervision seem unsustainable even though M&E is performed continuously. This study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of mechanisms applied by social workers to support poverty alleviation projects and to propose the criteria and guidelines for consideration when supporting these projects. This study employed the phenomenological research design with descriptive, exploratory, and contextual research constructs. Purposive sampling was used to select participants, and data was collected using a semi-structured interview guide with open-ended questions in face-to-face interviews. Ethical considerations such as confidentiality, anonymity, and informed consent were followed. This study established a need for participant training on M&E to improve sustainability and accountability. Also, there are no clear standards to guide M&E activities. There is a need for a robust M&E system that should be able to answer the evaluation questions, promote learning, and satisfy accountability needs without being rigidly inflexible. The paper concluded that a lack of structured M&E activities and functioning impact results in poor implementation. Therefore, paying attention to when, how, and who should be involved in monitoring and evaluation will be necessary. The study proffered guidelines for consideration by social service professionals and practice-based initiatives to improve M&E activities initiatives to support projects.
Improving Financial Management in Islamic Boarding Schools: Socialization of Accounting Guidelines and Financial System Application Tutorial Sutrisno, catur Ragil; Ilmiani, Amalia; Al Farisi, Salman; Kushemanto, Andi; Prasetya, Nanda Agung; Khoiri, Habib
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 1 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i1.7176

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Islamic boarding schools play a vital role in Indonesia's educational and social landscape. However, many of these institutions continue to face challenges in ensuring transparent and accountable financial management. Most rely on manual and basic record-keeping methods, lacking adherence to established accounting guidelines and the support of effective financial applications to streamline financial reporting and documentation. To address these issues, a Community Service (PkM) initiative was conducted to introduce Islamic boarding school accounting guidelines and provide hands-on assistance in using the Technology-Based Santri and Cooperative Financial System (Siskesakti) application. This initiative aimed to enhance participants' understanding and skills in financial management, ensuring compliance with accounting principles while integrating digital tools for financial administration. The program employed counseling and Participant Active Learning methods, allowing participants to engage actively in the learning process. The participants included financial administrators and teachers from partner Islamic boarding schools, including the Nurul Huda Banin Banat Islamic Boarding School, along with several other beneficiary institutions. The results of the program demonstrated a significant improvement in participants' comprehension of systematic financial management and their readiness to implement digital financial tools. With this assistance, partner Islamic boarding schools are expected to adopt a more structured, transparent, and accountable financial system, thereby supporting the institution’s long-term sustainability and financial integrity.
Ticking Boxes or Making a Difference? The Real Impact of Monitoring Community Projects of Poverty Alleviation DIPELA, PERCY
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 1 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i1.7266

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Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are central to community development projects, typically couched as necessary for accountability, learning, and measuring impact. There is a widespread suspicion that monitoring too often benefits bureaucracy more than meaningful social change. This article considers the tension between compliance-oriented monitoring and transformative effects. Based on critical literature and empirical data, it asks whether existing M&E practice can be disproportionately donor-focused and data-driven at the expense of community empowerment and learning. It contends that monitoring is necessary, but its worth depends on its design and implementation. The article invites a move towards participatory, context-sensitive monitoring practice focused on local relevance, learning, and long-term effects rather than box-ticking rituals.
Increasing Fintech Literacy and Investment in Indonesia's Capital Market for Educators in Supporting Community Welfare in Palembang City Hidayat, Ariodillah; Suhel; Liliana; Yunisvita; Andaiyani, Sri; Nida, Rahma; Shodrokova, Xenaneira
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i2.6980

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This service was held to improve financial literacy in technology (fintech), finance, and understanding of capital market investment for educators at Dharma Bhakti Junior High School, Palembang City, South Sumatra. The target of this activity is as many as 33 teachers who participate in the training and counseling program which includes the provision of financial literacy materials, fintech, investment practices in the capital market, and at the end of the activity there is an evaluation through filling out a questionnaire. The methods used in this service include interactive education sessions, investment practices using simulation applications, and group discussions to deepen participants' understanding. The results of this activity showed a significant increase in the level of financial literacy, introduction to fintech, and the ability to invest in the capital market by educators. This service shows a better understanding of capital market concepts, investment risks, and diversification strategies, which are expected to be applied in daily life as well as disseminated to students and the community by educators. Thus, this program has succeeded in achieving its goal of empowering educators as agents of change in improving financial literacy and inclusion.
Wise Use Of Social Media Amongst Students Senior High School Sa'ban, L.M. Azhar; Ardiansah Putra, Muhammad Rizal; Arwan, La Ode; Aulia; Rano
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 1 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i1.7011

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Social media provides many conveniences that can be obtained from cellphones and the internet, almost all students as users of technology and information and prove that at this time life cannot be separated from technology and information. Community Service activities are carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Mawasangka Tengah with the aim of sharing knowledge about the wise use of social media among students. Students should learn more about time management and wise use of social media to deal with the positive and negative impacts of social media. Students can find various sources of lesson-related information on social media. They can search for blogs, videos, articles and other sources that will help their understanding. Students can have a deeper understanding of the subject matter they are learning by using social media. Students can also work together with their friends on social media, they can collaborate in groups, hold conversations and exchange ideas. In addition to increasing student participation, this partnership broadens their perspective. Students can utilize social media to learn and grow. However, in using social media, we must remember about the ethics and safety of its use in order to use social media wisely.
Training for Village-Owned Enterprises in Managing Tourism in Mopaano Village, Buton Regency Wijaya, Andy Arya Maulana; Sari, Putri Mawang; Al Haris, Ahmad Dahlan; Restiawati, Restiawati; Nastia, Nastia
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i2.7010

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Village-Owned Enterprises have an important role in managing village tourist attractions. Tourism development through village tourism is one of the efforts to support village economic growth. The problem faced by partners is the lack of development insight in the tourism sector, which is an obstacle to the development of the Mopaano Village tourism business due to a lack of training and management knowledge in developing tourist attractions. This training is to improve skills in managing tourism. This training was carried out by delivering material about tourism as a strength for the village economy and tourism promotion to increase tourist visits. Community Service Activities are carried out in Mopaano Village. The Mopaano Village tourist attraction is a village asset that needs to be empowered and developed with all its uniqueness and attractiveness to attract tourist visits to the village tourist location. With training methods carried out in community service, to introduce good promotional methods that suit the needs of Mopaano Village. This training is aimed at BUMDes and Karang Taruna in Mopaano Village. This training takes the form of promotional design and the use of information technology in digital marketing so that it accommodates the need to improve village tourism promotion so that it can be a solution to overcome partner problems. The Service Team also provides training in designing visiting packages when traveling to Mopaano Village and provides several souvenir plans to remind tourists who have visited Mopaano Village.
Enhancing Maritime Safety Awareness Through Simulation-Based Training for Fishermen in Raam Island Gumelar, Fajar; Sumarta, Ryan Puby; Muhammad, Fadel; Filemon, Filemon; Ikbal, Iqdam Mukaddim
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i2.7377

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Maritime accidents in small-scale coastal communities are often caused by low awareness and limited knowledge of safety practices among traditional fishermen. Pulau Raam, located in Southwest Papua, is one such community where most fishermen have never received formal maritime safety training. This community service program aimed to improve fishermen’s safety knowledge and preparedness through a structured educational intervention. The method applied combined theoretical instruction, practical simulation, and provision of safety equipment. The participants consisted of 30 traditional fishermen who rely on small long boats for daily activities. The intervention began with introductory sessions that introduced the importance of life-saving equipment and safe behavior at sea. This was followed by hands-on simulations involving the correct use of life jackets, identification of dangerous weather, and basic emergency response. To assess the effectiveness of the program, a pre-test and post-test were administered to all participants. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in knowledge, with post-test scores increasing from a mean of 48.5 to 83.7 (p < 0.05). Additionally, the provision of life jackets supported the immediate application of learned safety practices. This program demonstrates that combining localized education, practical skill-building, and equipment access can substantially enhance safety awareness and behavior among fishermen. It offers a replicable model for other coastal communities in Indonesia with similar challenges. Further efforts should include community mentoring and institutional collaboration to sustain safety practices in the long term.
The silent struggle: The Psychosocial Impact of Unemployment on Youth DIPELA, PERCY
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i2.7405

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Youth unemployment is a new worldwide crisis with lasting psychological and social impacts. Besides economic difficulties, youth unemployment leads to mental frustrations, low self-esteem, and social exclusion. Building on theoretical frameworks like Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory and Jahoda's Latent Deprivation Model, this research explores the impacts of unemployment on emotional well-being and social integration. The article also analyzes the long-term impact of youth unemployment and how it affects employability and economic welfare in the future. The article also considers coping strategies, policy interventions, and social support systems' functions in reducing such effects. The termination of youth unemployment is crucial for economic growth and the generation of a psychologically stable and socially active generation. The data were collected and analyzed through the synthesis and exploration of extensive literature.
Sin Taxes' Impact On Consumption, Revenue, And Health: A Systematic Review In The Philippines. Limos, Shaniah
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i2.7444

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The Philippines implemented Republic Act 10351, also known as the Sin Tax Reform Act of 2012 to reform the excise tax on potentially harmful goods such as tobacco, alcohol, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), etc. This paper aims to assess and review the impact of the Sin Tax Law (STL) in the Philippines and to contribute to the analysis of its effects on these three endpoints: Consumption, the government's revenue generation, and overall public health. This research employs a systematic literature review (SLR) to assess the impact of the STL in the Philippines. Relevant literature were gathered from databases such as PubMed, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Tobacco Induced Diseases (TID). The PRISMA Model was utilized to screen and select appropriate sources. Findings revealed that STL’s impact was most apparent in the initial years following its implementation. The consumption of sin goods decreased, but a study on the elasticity of demand for tobacco showed that it is inelastic. The tax revenue collected by the government significantly increased, which is then allocated to health care programs. Additionally, illnesses and deaths caused by tobacco use also declined. However, people will always find a roundabout to avoid being affected by this law by purchasing from illicit markets that arose and thrived a few years after STL implementation. Hence, continuous study is needed to assess STL further and ensure that it still serves its purpose and fulfills its objectives. Ongoing policy adjustments may be required to address market behavior and prevent exploitation of legal loopholes that compromise public health and revenue outcomes.
Early Stunting Prevention for Youth Groups in Jabung Sisir Village, Paiton District: Early Stunting Prevention for Youth Groups in Jabung Sisir Village, Paiton District Nadhiroh, Anis Yusrotun; Mistria, Mistria Harmonis
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Community Development Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i2.7613

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Stunting is a serious public health issue that affects child development and the quality of future generations. Preventing stunting should not only start during pregnancy but also in adolescence, especially among teenage girls as future mothers. This program aims to raise awareness among adolescents in Jabung Sisir Village, Paiton Sub-district, about the importance of balanced nutrition, reproductive health, and readiness for healthy parenthood. The methods applied include nutrition education, group discussions, basic health checks, and training on healthy life skills. The results show an increase in adolescents’ knowledge and awareness regarding early stunting prevention. This program is expected to foster a generation that is more conscious about maintaining health from adolescence as an early step to break the cycle of stunting in the future.