Community empowerment through the eco-mosque program at the Ali Bin Abi Tholib Mosque Sorong

Background: Community service is an integrated program that involves professionals with the community where community empowerment is directly applied from the beginning to the end of the program. This study aims to introduce early childhood to speak English by using story telling. This activity was carried out at TPQ Masjid Baitul Baasyir in Tohudan Village Colomadu Karanganyar. Methods: The activity was held at the TPQ Masjid Baitul Ba'asyir Karanganyar from February to May 2025 and was attended by 15 children and their parents. The implementation is divided into three stages: the preparation stage (story development and creation of supporting materials), the implementation stage (pre-test, introduction of storytelling concepts, storytelling sessions, and post-test), and the evaluation stage (comparison of pre-test and post-test results, as well as observation of children’s participation). Results: The results of the community service evaluation showed an increase in children's English language skills by 3.07, from a pre-test score of 7.13 to a post-test score of 10.2. This improvement included fluency in speaking, vocabulary mastery, and understanding of story structure. Children and parents also showed enthusiasm and active involvement during the storytelling sessions. Conclusion: The storytelling method has been proven to improve the English language skills of young children. This activity is recommended for wider implementation in non-formal educational institutions such as TPQ and PAUD, and developed through modules and thematic stories, as well as the involvement of parents to strengthen the English language learning process from an early age.

Indonesia is a country with large area of land and sea, and therefore possesses vast amount of natural resources. However, the use of natural resources without proper handling or management of the waste causes a serious problem in Indonesia. Besides the lack of waste management facilities, local communities also exhibit insufficient awareness and knowledge in waste management. From the point of view of universities and higher education institutions, this issue might be resulted from few community development or community service, as well as lack of knowledge dissemination. In order to equalize the knowledge of the local communities with that of people of the large cities, then Indonesian universities perform community service (a part of the university tridarmas). With the intention to obtain effective and efficient community service, in this manuscript we describe mapping of publication of community service in the Scopus (a trusted database of international publication) in the field of waste management. From 2410 data from Scopus, they are sorted to obtain 38 publications related to the community service and community development for the waste management. The locations of the community services are mapped, as distributed in islands of Sumatera, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. From the mapping, it can be observed that most of the published community service activities are concentrated in Java, Bali, and some at Sulawesi. It is therefore imperative to have future explorations at Kalimantan, Sumatera, and Papua. The published community services in Scopus commonly discuss about the developments of (1) recycling or upcycling, (2) socioeconomic evaluation, (3) performance evaluation, and (4) ecological evaluation of the waste management. Besides the mapping, bibliometric analysis is also performed where it is shown that the community service related to the waste management in Indonesia is highly tied with the sustainable development, rural areas, waste or wastewater treatment, sanitation, etc. where all these issues are important and urgent to obtain economic equality (especially for people of Kalimantan, Sumatera, and Papua) to achieve Gold Indonesia 2045.

The use of Village Funds is not appropriate and there are still problems so that it has not reduced the poverty rate, this is because the guidance is not maximized by the Belu Regency PMD Office. This study aims to analyze performance of the Community and Village Empowerment Service in realizing community empowerment through the use of Village Funds. The theory used is the performance of Sinambela Lijan (2012), with indicators of productivity, responsiveness, responsibility and accountability. The approach to data analysis is the SWOT analysis with the Litmus test. This study used qualitative research method with descriptive approach, data collection techniques: interviews (17 informants) and documentation. The findings of the study indicate that human resource capacity is still low, infrastructure is still limited, lack of cross-sectoral coordination, lack of community understanding and weak institutional capacity in the village. Conclusion: The performance of the Community and Village Empowerment Service is quite good, but there are still some problems so that the authors convey several strategic issues, namely increasing the capacity of employees as trainers and facilitators so that community empowerment is more effective and maximizes the potential in the village so that it can be used to support community empowerment activities, with the aim of realizing Village independence. Keywords: Performance, Village Funds, Community Empowerment

The goal of this study was to explore the effect of Irrigations Schemes Development (as rooted in; Vision 2030, Kenya Big Four Agenda, ASTGS and National Irrigation Authority Strategic Plan 2019-2023) on capacity building and empowerment of communities. Specifically, the study sought to access the effect of irrigation scheme development on; Education and Training, Clean Water and Sanitation, Youth Access to Funds, Housing Type, Food Security, Job Diversity, Access to Health Care Services, Changing Demand, Irrigation Orientation and Water Harvest. Descriptive design was used as a road map of the study. A sample size of 395 respondents was drawn from a target population of 35,041 households living around the irrigation scheme in Mara Region, Tharaka-Nithi County-Kenya, subjected to a 95% confidence level. Convenience sampling was adopted to drum up participants. Primary data was collected using interview method. A semi-structured interview guide with Likert scale rating was used as a checklist. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. Study results indicated that Development of Irrigation Schemes contributed to capacity building and empowerment of Kenyan communities by; facilitating access to clean water and sanitation within homesteads (77%) enabling sufficient food and balanced diet throughout the year (197; 56%). Statistically, the study showed that infrastructure was significantly associated with capacity building (ρ=0.03). In addition, the irrigation scheme improved the lifestyle of the locals through access to health care services and comfortable housing. From the income earned from farming, out of 395, only 105 (30%) and 47 (12%) could afford to educate their families to secondary and tertiary level respectively. According to the study, an acre of irrigated land employees an average of eight people on a full-time basis. The study highlighted challenges in water storage and maintenance which can be addressed by involving Kenyan government agencies, County government agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders in the development and provision of sufficient water storage facilities. From the results finding there is need for comprehensive research within the irrigation scheme through agricultural research and development to address the concerns of the future effects of chemical use on the health of the locals. The study recommends that local authorities renew the engagement of agricultural extension workers. Additionally, to counter the bargaining power of middlemen, farmer welfare organizational structures should be operationalized.

John Dewey once said that “education is not an affair of ‘telling’ and being told, but an active and constructive process.” Accordingly, pedagogical processes should not simply be conducted by traditional lecturing, but rather, they should be constructive processes that gradually build the meaning-making process of the children through their active participation. Therefore, this paper aims to suggest materials that integrate English learning and LSE that are specifically designed for Indonesian children. As a follow-up project from the previous program, the current community service focuses on the implementation of life skills education (LSE) by integrating LSE with English learning in non-formal educational institutions in Malang, East Indonesia with Taman Bacaan Masyarakat (TBM) Wacan as a partner. In doing so, the community service program conducted three phases of activities: planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with Taman Bacaan Masyarakat Wacan and student volunteers. As a result, the community service has mapped out fourteen English materials units, which were embedded into LSE. The units have four major themes, namely, self-awareness and self-esteem, inter- and intrapersonal skill, problem-solving, and time and conflict management. Each of the major themes was then explored, emphasized in units that focused on different purposes and tried to evaluate whether the material fit the children’s context or needed more adjustment. However, due to limited time and resources, only one unit of materials was tried out to identify its usability and its flexibility. Based on the findings, it is recommended that English learning materials can be integrated with LSE to not only improve the children’s performance in using the language but also their broader life skills in this competitive era.

The Community and Village Empowerment Service is the implementing element of Government Affairs in the Community and Village Empowerment Sector which is the regional authority. Implementation of the duties and functions of the Community and Village Empowerment Service as the Implementer of Local Government in the field of Community and Village Empowerment, various efforts have been made by the Leaders, starting from the Staff, Head of Section, Head of Division to the Head of the Katingan Regency Village Community Empowerment Service to spur service and competency improvements. However, all of this has not produced results or has a significant effect on improving employee services. This may be due to a complete lack of competence on how to improve employee services. The problems are as follows: 1) The quality of service is still low at the Katingan Regency Community and Village Empowerment Service. 2). Employee competence is still low in carrying out tasks/jobs at the Community and Village Empowerment Service. 3) Low employee work discipline can be seen from the inaccuracy of employees in using working hours and the absence of attendance (presence) which results in employees not being on time when leaving and coming home from work. This research aims are: 1). To analyze the effect of service quality on service users at the Katingan Regency Community and Village Empowerment Service. 2). To analyze the effect of employee competence on service user satisfaction at the Katingan Regency Community and Village Empowerment Service. This study uses a survey with a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire distributed to respondents. In collecting questionnaires through the process, researchers in collecting primary data with survey methods through research instruments (questionnaires) of all village governments in Katingan Regency with a research sample of 115 respondents. The research site is in Katingan Regency. Primary and secondary data sources, data collection methods used literature study (documentation), and questionnaires. The analytical tool used in this study is the PLS (partial least square) based SEM (structure equation model) method. The results of this study indicate that: The results of testing the effect of service quality on increasing service user satisfaction can be proven by looking at the estimated path coefficient value of 0.115 with a critical point value (t-statistic) of 0.618 (<1.96) or a P-value of 0.000 greater than = 0.05 which means it is not significant. The results of testing the effect of competence on increasing service user satisfaction can be proven by looking at the estimated path coefficient value of 0.763 with a critical point value (t-statistic) of 4.271 (> 1.96) or P-value 0.000 smaller than = 0.05 which means significant.

Al-Qur'an education for children is an important foundation in forming a generation with noble morals and a strong understanding of religion. Al-Hidayah TPA in Sawuh Village, Siman District, Ponorogo Regency, is a non-formal educational institution that focuses on teaching the Koran and Islamic values. However, this TPA faces various challenges, such as less than optimal quality of teachers, lack of supporting facilities, and limited time and teaching focus. This community service program is designed to overcome these problems through an IPTEKS (Science, Technology and Arts) based approach. The steps taken include teaching methodology training, application of technology in learning, and regular assistance to increase teacher capacity. It is hoped that the results of this program will be able to improve the quality of education at TPA Al-Hidayah so that it can produce a young generation who are Quranic, have noble character, and are ready to face future challenges. Keywords: Al-Qur'an education, strengthening human resources, science and technology, community service

Purpose: Indonesia is a country that still experiences problems in waste management, even ranking second in the world in terms of plastic waste in the sea. The waste problem also occurs in Bali, which is a province in Indonesia and is famous as a world tourist destination. Even though the tourism industry places cleanliness and beauty as the main elements. Realizing this, the government has issued various regulations and programs to tackle the waste problem in Bali. This research aims to analyze the public's response to waste management regulations based on probability rules. Theoretical framework: As settlements develop, waste management becomes more complex. So when the government and regional governments issue regulations related to waste and waste management, then if what is stated in the regulation is followed by waste management that is good for the environment, economically sustainable for a particular area and socially acceptable then it will certainly be followed and implemented by public. Methods: Where the analysis is carried out with the SMIC-Prob tool. Furthermore, a policy path (with MULTIPOL analysis) was also prepared to map each policy and action so that it fits into the three scenarios previously identified, namely source-based waste management, communal-based waste management, and government waste management. Findings: The results of the probability analysis (SMIC-Prob) show that the community's response to waste management regulations is to manage waste through TPS3R, and it can be said that the community still relies on waste management outside the household. Meanwhile, the results of the MULTIPOL analysis show that for source-based waste management and by the government, policies are needed in the construction of waste management facilities. Meanwhile, in communal-based waste management, the priority policies are institutional strengthening and community empowerment. Implications: The policy path has provided an overview of policy mapping and actions if waste management is source-based, communal-based, and implemented by the government. Where for source-based waste management and by the government, policies are needed in the construction of waste management facilities. Meanwhile, in communal-based waste management, the priority policies are institutional strengthening and community empowerment.

The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze community empowerment through the Bestari Waste Bank program in Lebo Village, Sidoarjo District, Sidoarjo Regency. This research method uses qualitative, data collection is done by in-depth interviews, observation and review of relevant literature. The technique of determining the informants used purposive sampling. The informants of this research include the Head of Lebo Village, Sidoarjo District, Chair of the Lebo Village Bestari Garbage Bank, Lebo Village Secretary and members or customers of the Lebo Village Bestari Garbage Bank. The data analysis technique in this study is a qualitative analysis type (referring to the theory of Miles and Huberman. The results show that Community Empowerment through the Bestari Waste Bank Program in Lebo Village, Sidoarjo District, Sidoarjo Regency) seen from human development, including: increasing public knowledge on the knowledge aspect carried out by way of socialization related to waste sorting, on the aspect of attitude by fostering an entrepreneurial, professional and independent attitude and on the skill aspect by providing training to create recycled waste so that it can increase the economic value of increasing the Bargaining Position of the Community by synergizing with various parties, ranging from bureaucracy, academics, community leaders and business actors. Obstacles in community empowerment through the Bestari Waste Bank program in Lebo Village, Sidoarjo District, Sidoarjo Regency, among others, lack of public understanding regarding waste sorting, low community participation in waste management, lack of community skills in waste management

Spatial assessment of conjunctive water harvesting potential in watershed systems

This research aims at evaluating the effectiveness of Karawang community empowerment program in order to create sustainable tourism. The innovation of the community development and empowerment program is direct training for those who can improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the community in realizing sustainable tourism in Karawang. This research is experimental research with the cross-sectional approach because of the data obtained through treatment in a short time to compare differences in knowledge before and after treatment (counseling and training). The research subjects of this study were productive age housewives consisting of 30 people. From the data analysis, it can be concluded that the results of the questionnaire showed that most participants had a very positive reaction to this community development and empowerment activity. The results of the analysis by the Wilcoxon test showed that negative ranks were 0, positive ranks were 25, and ties were 2. From the results of tests given to participants, it was known that in general, the participants experienced an increase in waste management value by 24%. This shows that community development and empowerment carried out in Segaran Village, Karawang, West Java showed a positive impact. There are significant differences in knowledge and skills between before training and after training. This results can be applied to the development and empowerment of communities in various other aspects, especially in increasing the potential of a region to support sustainable tourism.

This community service aims to provide guidance and empowerment to the community of Paringganon Village, Ulu Barumun District, Padang Lawas Regency. Majlis Ta'lim is a non-formal educational institution that has an important role in fostering and developing understanding of Islam in the community. The community service method is carried out as a facilitator and resource person and as feedback interviews and observations are conducted to obtain a comprehensive picture of knowledge regarding the role of Majlis Ta'lim. The results of the Community Service show that Majlis Ta'lim has a significant influence in improving the understanding and religious practices of the community of Paringganon Village. Through religious study activities, religious lectures, and group discussions, Majlis Ta'lim contributes to increasing religious awareness and the formation of Islamic character among the community. In addition, Majlis Ta'lim also functions as a social media that strengthens social ties between villagers, thus creating a harmonious environment and increasing solidarity between residents. However, this Community Service also found several challenges faced by Majlis Ta'lim, such as limited resources and lack of active participation from young people. Therefore, there needs to be an effort to increase capacity and develop more inclusive programs in order to reach all levels of society. Thus, it is hoped that Majlis Ta'lim can continue to contribute positively to the religious and social life of the Paringganon Village community.

The growth that has occurred in Sidoarjo City has caused an increase in population from an environmental perspective, this has had an impact on increasing the volume of waste in Sidoarjo City, so that the Sekardangan Subdistrict TPA definitely has a lot of waste capacity. The Sidoarjo City Government must be proactive in addressing this problem, including empowering the community through waste management in waste banks. This government applied research was carried out in Sekardangan Village, Sidoarjo District, Sidoarjo Regency with the aim of finding ways to empower the community in managing waste at village waste banks, educating, preventing inhibiting factors and efforts to overcome these inhibiting factors. This study used descriptive qualitative method. Data was collected through interviews, observations and notes. Data analysis was carried out by data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. This research aims to examine and understand more deeply the empowerment of the Sekardangan Village community in waste management and the obstacles to community empowerment at the Sekardangan Village TPA, Sidoarjo Regency. The results of this government applied research show that community empowerment in waste management in waste banks is included in a development perspective. Human development, trade and the environment are quite good, but several aspects of institutional development are still lacking. Obstacles faced in empowering the community through the Waste Education Village Waste Bank Program in Sekardangan Village, Sidoarjo District, Sidoarjo Regency. Lack of public understanding of waste classification, low community capacity in waste management, lack of community skills in waste management.

Community empowerment is very important, especially for women to have an entrepreneurial spirit to develop a productive economy, so as to improve family welfare. The Majlis Taklim group as a non-formal educational institution in society has great potential and role when it can be empowered optimally. Therefore, the target of this community service activity is the Assyifa Taklim Assembly women group in the Pejeruk Village Environment, Ampenan District, Mataram City. The problem faced by partners is the economic situation of families who are in the middle economy, whereas meeting their daily needs requires increasing spending. By making your own household cleaning soap, you can reduce people's spending on buying household soap, which is quite expensive. The purpose of this activity is to: 1) improve the skills of the Assyifa Taklim Assembly group; and 2) as a home business opportunity for housewives, so as to grow and improve the family economy. Apart from that, marketing opportunities for household soap are wide open, due to the proliferation of laundry businesses in the Pejeruk Village Environment. The methods used to achieve these objectives are: 1) counseling/supplying of materials, this activity is carried out by providing material on how to make dish soap and detergent; 2) training by practicing soap making; and 3) evaluation to measure the absorption of the taklim assembly members on the material presented. This training activity involved all members of the Assyifa Taklim Assembly, totaling 32 people. In the community service activities, raw materials, work procedures, and calculation of production costs for making soap are explained. The results of the training showed the high enthusiasm and activeness of all participants. All of the trainees did well in practicing the manufacture of household products.

Community empowerment is a process of improving the ability and attitude of community self-reliance, in which the previously powerless communities become empowered. Community empowerment is being intensively implemented in villages in Indonesia, such as in Jati Kulon Village, Kudus Regency. The empowerment form in Jati Kulon Village of Kudus Regency is community empowerment through waste management. Waste management in question is to recycle organic waste to be used as various kinds of handicrafts that have a high enough selling value. The government of Jati Kulon Village, Kudus Regency also created a Waste Management Community namely “Paguyuban Pengelolaan Sampah” to transport the garbage in the village area. This research uses descriptive qualitative research method that describes detailed description about observed phenomenon. Community empowerment through waste management in the village of Desa Jati Kulon, Kudus Regency is explained by looking at 3 (three) points in every community empowerment called “3 Bina” namely Human Train, Business Development and Environment Development. Support and good coordination from community, stakeholders, village institutions, and related parties will realize successful community empowerment and can prosper the community.