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Community Empowerment
ISSN : 26144964     EISSN : 26214024     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31603/ce
Community empowerment is a medium for academicians, government, private companies, and social institutions to communicate community empowerment activities. Each published article is expected to provide new insights and inspire activities elsewhere on related issues.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 1,475 Documents
Eco-friendly feed innovation: An effective strategy to reduce fish mortality rates in Central Bangka Priyansah, Sujadi; Dalimunthe, Nurzaidah Putri; Sembiring, Juhardi; Arif, Maulana; Kurnia, Feni; Syafutra, Randi; Adibrata, Sudirman; Lingga, Rahmad
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.10673

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Former tin mining land (known locally as camoy or kulong) has the potential to be utilized as fish cultivation land. Kulong possesses potential for fish farming due to its age, which supports the availability of trophic minerals essential for fish life. Fish farmers frequently encounter problems with disease outbreaks and mortality caused by pathogens, leading to low production yields. Improving the quality of the cultivation environment, including reducing sedimentation from commercial feed, is one solution to mitigate fish diseases and mortality. This community service aims to provide training on environmentally friendly feed for fish farmers through training and mentoring in its application. The program successfully enhanced the partners' ability to produce cost-effective (organic) environmentally friendly feed from agricultural waste (oil palm kernel meal, dregs, bran), which demonstrably improved the quality of the cultivation environment, reduced fish diseases and mortality, and has the potential to increase the quality and quantity of fish production.
Preventing stunting through food security and complementary feeding education at the Mujur Aisyiyah Community Riyanti, Eka; Nurlaila, Nurlaila; Herniyatun, Herniyatun; Prayoga, Enggal Agus; Dewi, Nurlaely Kurnia; Pertiwi, Anandaru Putri Shindu; Sulasih, Umi
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.11983

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Stunting remains a global problem with detrimental effects on children's growth and development. Specifically, Mujur Village has three toddlers suffering from malnutrition. However, health cadres of PRA Mujur still lack adequate knowledge and skills in handling stunting, particularly concerning complementary feeding (MP-ASI). The method employed was providing education to the cadres, in the form of material presentation, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and video screenings. The results of the activity revealed an increase in knowledge after the education regarding food security and complementary feeding from 80.9 to 96.9. This had an impact on improving skills in preparing complementary feeding. Thus, this program is expected to reduce the stunting rate in Mujur Village to zero.
Empowering young entrepreneurs: Financing application programs and bazaar expos to increase competitiveness in Malang, East Java Solekah, Nihayatu Aslamatis; Aisyah, Esy Nur
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12074

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This community service activity was conducted with an entrepreneurship community of budding young entrepreneurs. The activity aimed to increase the competitiveness of their startup businesses by assisting them in accessing financing at El Dinar Finance House in Malang City and strengthening product sales through promotional bazaar exposure. The Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method was utilized, with implementation beginning with the preparation of business plan documents, practicing business plan presentations, fulfilling the requirements for financing applications, assessing financing eligibility, approving business financing, increasing sales through expo bazaars, and ensuring repayment of the obtained funding. The mentoring program successfully equipped young entrepreneurs with the skills to access financing, improve their marketing strategies, and gather direct consumer feedback. These improvements strengthened business competitiveness, while ongoing monitoring ensured the successful repayment of funding and facilitated effective collaboration among all stakeholders.
Interactive education and anthropometric training for enhanced early stunting detection Siregar, Nilda Yulita; Sembiring, Arihta Br; Nasution, Eva Mahayani; Gultom, Lusiana; Alfrianne, Alfrianne
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12184

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Addressing stunting necessitates an enhanced role for the community, particularly pregnant women and mothers of toddlers, alongside improved skills for cadres in the early detection of toddlers' nutritional status. This community engagement initiative aimed to increase cadres' knowledge of early stunting detection and toddler growth monitoring, as well as to improve mothers' knowledge of stunting prevention. The target participants were pregnant women, mothers of toddlers, and cadres. The activities involved 170 mothers of toddlers, 12 pregnant women, and 15 cadres, and were conducted through interactive education using smart card stunting cards and question-and-answer sessions with pregnant women and mothers of toddlers, as well as anthropometric measurement training for posyandu cadres. Evaluation results demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge among mothers of toddlers (from 66.5% in the moderate category to 93.5% in the good category) and pregnant women (from 66.7% in the moderate category to 100% in the good category) following the stunting education. Furthermore, cadres' skills also improved, with 93.3% of cadres becoming proficient in performing anthropometric measurements.
Adolescent mental health literacy: An effort to increase the awareness and support among parents Sokowati, Muria Endah
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12192

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Mental health understanding among generation Z is quite good. However, this is not followed by their parents. Due to the lack of mental health awareness, parents of generation Z cannot be a support system for their children. The high suicide rate among adolescents that has caused Indonesia to have a suicide emergency is an indication of this issue. Therefore, we feel responsible for providing a solution for it. We started it with the environment closest to us. Hence, we arranged program with the purpose to build awareness of the young people’s parents about mental health issue. The program aimed to increase awareness and support among ‘Aisyiyah Tamantirto Utara Branch Leadership members regarding adolescent mental health, enhancing their ability to identify symptoms, respond appropriately, and provide support. The program utilized lectures on the concepts, causes, impacts, and solutions to mental health challenges, incorporating interactive, two-way discussions. Post-test results showed a significant increase in average scores (2.82), demonstrating the program’s success in raising awareness about adolescent mental health among participants.
Empowering posyandu cadres and mothers in monitoring under-five children’s development through education and simulation in Pinedapa Village Sitorus, Sony Bernike Magdalena; Noya, Fransisca; Nurmalisa, Baiq Emy; Lailatul K, Marlina Fitria
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12209

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Developmental delays in under-five children are a global concern, with a prevalence of approximately 10% worldwide. In Central Sulawesi, the coverage of Early Stimulation, Detection, and Intervention for Growth and Development (SDIDTK) in toddlers remains low at 44.6%. Therefore, this community service activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of posyandu cadres and mothers in Pinedapa Village in monitoring under-five children's development. The methods employed were education and simulation on monitoring child development. The results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge; 80% of participants previously had poor knowledge, which increased to 100% having good knowledge post-education. Similarly, there was an improvement in participants' skills in monitoring under-five children's development after the simulation. This demonstrates the effectiveness of education and simulation in strengthening the capacity of partners, particularly concerning the monitoring of under-five children's development.
Enhancing healthcare professionals’ capacity in early detection of prostate cancer Rahman, Eka Yudha; Panghiyangani, Roselina; Kania, Nia; Sutapa, Hendra; Yulizar, Deddy Rasyidan; Budiwinata, Winardi; Skripsiana, Nika Sterina; Rachman, M. Fathur; Fatharoni, Gusti Dicky; Fahdyanoor, Fahdyanoor
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12241

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Prostate cancer is globally the second most common malignancy and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death in men. The growing elderly population in Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan, further elevates the risk of prostate cancer incidence in the region. Therefore, this community service initiative aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals serving the elderly within the working area of the Banjarbaru City Health Office in early detection and prevention of prostate cancer. The activity was conducted as a comprehensive training involving 20 healthcare professionals, encompassing both theoretical and practical sessions. Training outcomes revealed a significant increase in participants' knowledge, evidenced by an average pre-test score of 55.91 which rose to an average post-test score of 84.35. Additionally, there was a noticeable improvement in healthcare professionals' skills in performing early detection and preventive measures for prostate cancer. Overall, this training successfully enhanced the capacity of healthcare professionals in Banjarbaru City in the early management of prostate cancer.
Local food-based education: Utilization of moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera, l.) for stunting prevention Amelia, Renny; Suharyani, Ine; Rizikiyan, Yayan; Lestari, Trisna; Sulastri, Lela; Supriyadi, Yadi; Azzahra, Siti; Ningsih, Widia; Mutmainah, Iin; Maryam, Diana Dwi; Shadrina, Ghesani Nur; Yasmin, Yasmin; Nurhidayah, Sri; Adiibah, Siti
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12302

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Stunting, a condition of impaired growth in children due to chronic malnutrition, is a significant public health problem. This community service aimed to increase the knowledge of the community, particularly pregnant women, regarding the potential of Moringa oleifera leaves as a healthy snack alternative in stunting prevention. This activity employed a pre-test post-test design with an intervention of counseling and training on making chicken nuggets fortified with Moringa oleifera leaves. The target participants were pregnant women with low upper arm circumference and mothers with stunted children. Evaluation of participants' understanding of stunting and the benefits of Moringa oleifera leaves was conducted before and after the intervention. The evaluation results showed an increase in participants' understanding of stunting and the benefits of Moringa oleifera leaves, as indicated by an increase in the average score of correct answers in the post-test compared to the pre-test. A hedonic test on the chicken nuggets fortified with Moringa oleifera leaves showed a very high level of liking for taste and color, and a high level of liking for aroma and appearance. The texture of the nuggets was identified as an aspect requiring further improvement.
Enhancing the capacity of tourism awareness groups in destination development in Paser Regency Ulfah, Yana; Rahmawati, Rahmawati; Abidin, Zainal; Arifin, Zainal; Darma, Dio Caisar; Kustiawan, Andriawan
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12361

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This community service activity aimed to improve the managerial capacity and participation of Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS) members in tourism destination development, and to increase local community income in Paser Regency. The program focused on six crucial aspects: identification and planning, governance, marketing and promotion, product revitalization, sustainability and preservation, and evaluation and adaptation. Conducted through three main stages—preparation, dissemination, and evaluation—the activity utilized a comprehensive training methodology. Evaluation results indicated a significant increase in POKDARWIS members' knowledge regarding aspects of tourism destination development, as evidenced by paired sample t-tests (p<0.05). Furthermore, there was an increase in awareness regarding tourism management, community participation, and understanding of potential income from tourism activities. This suggests the effectiveness of the dissemination program in strengthening the function of POKDARWIS for sustainable tourism development in Paser Regency.
Promoting adolescent reproductive health through PIK-R formation: A case study at SMP Muhdasa Yogyakarta Astuti, Dhesi Ari; Kurniati, Nurul; Rasyid, Erwin; Ningrum, Rhadika Wahyu Kurnia
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.12390

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Adolescents at SMP Muhdasa Yogyakarta face limited access to continuous reproductive health education due to the lack of a structured platform such as the Adolescent Reproductive Health Information and Counseling Center (PIK-R). Therefore, this community service activity aimed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in reproductive health and to foster an environment that supports the development of quality adolescents. The program was implemented through a participatory approach focusing on initiating the establishment of a PIK-R based on the principle of “from, by, and for adolescents.” This included comprehensive education and training for prospective peer educators. Evaluation results demonstrated a significant increase in students’ knowledge regarding PIK-R and the role of peer educators, with the percentage of students possessing very good knowledge increasing from 8.43% to 12.05% after the intervention. These findings indicate that health education is effective in improving student understanding and has the potential to form groups capable of addressing adolescent reproductive health issues, creating a positive environment that supports proactive attitudes, and preventing risky sexual behaviors among adolescents at SMP Muhdasa.