Empowerment Program Research Articles

The Impact of Social Forestry on Communities and Forest Areas Salimbutan Lubuk Alung

Indonesia is one of the countries that has the largest area of ​​natural forest in the world and is often referred to as one of the world's lungs which contributes oxygen for the survival of living things. Even though forests have many benefits, if the benefits from forests are not managed properly and correctly, they can have negative impacts and can lead to disasters and conflicts, apart from that, there is a fairly high level of deforestation and poverty is still often found in communities in and around forests. made various parties including the Ministry of Environment and Forestry try to encourage community empowerment programs. One of these community empowerment programs is Social Forestry. This type of research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive design in the form of a case study. The population used in this research is the area and managers of LPHN Salimbutan Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman Regency. The samples from this research are all areas managed by LPHN Lintasutan Lubuk Alung. The instruments used in this research were observations and questionnaires. The results of this research show that in 2017 the level of deforestation at the Salimbutan LPHN increased by 9.7 Ha, then in 2018 it decreased by 2.6 Ha, in 2019 by 0.8 Ha, in 2020 by 1.4 Ha, in 2021 with a total of 0.8 Ha, and then in 2022 it will increase again with a total of 4.7 Ha. Meanwhile, community income before the training and assistance was still relatively low with a percentage of 11.16%. The data after training and assistance was carried out in the Salimbutan LPHN area, community income increased by 28.08% in 2022 and 57.38% in 2023

Pendampingan Literasi Bahasa Inggris Komunitas Anak Kampung Walal (KAWAL) di Kabupaten Sorong

In the 21st century, the acquisition of English as a second language is very important for a group of children in Walal Village who are currently studying at elementary school. This is useful for supporting 6 skills of 21st century education, namely critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, culture and connectivity. Walal Village is one of the model villages in Sorong Regency which has a high enthusiasm for creating the latest breakthroughs, especially in the field of education. Walal Village is located in Salawati District which must be traveled 35 kilometers from Sorong City. Thus, access to information related to education is very limited for children in Walal Village. In this case, students of the Community Service Lecture (KPM) at the Muhammadiyah Sorong Education University provided one month of English literacy assistance for the children of Kampung Walal community. The aim of this assistance is an effort to empower Human Resources (HR) through a community empowerment program for English language learning guidance. This English literacy assistance is very important to provide to Walal Village children who are already aware of the importance of English around them. This program is also related to the description of the Walal Village Government's vision and mission in developing human resources in terms of quality education. English literacy assistance includes acquiring English, processing language in the form of remembering and memorizing words or terms, and understanding meanings that can be applied to listening, reading, speaking and writing skill activities. The efforts of this English literacy assistance are to change the mindset of the children of Walal Village that learning English is fun, regardless of age, and affordable. In fact, through mentoring, children in Walal Village experience changes in knowledge and attitudes during the English literacy process.

The impact of typology capital on community empowerment programs: evidence from rural development in Indonesia

The impact of typology capital on community empowerment programs: evidence from rural development in Indonesia

Tantangan dan Peluang Partisipasi Masyarakat Menengah ke Bawah dalam Proses Politik dan Pemerintahan di Bandung

Community participation in political and government processes is the main pillar in building a healthy and sustainable democracy. Participation of the lower middle class in the political and government process in the city of Bandung is an important focus in efforts to build a democratic and inclusive government. Challenges such as limited access to information and economic factors have hampered their participation, but there are also opportunities that can be exploited, such as advances in information technology and community empowerment programs. The type of research used is qualitative through literature study and field study. Qualitative research methods are research methods used to explain a phenomenon in depth. Through literature research and field surveys, it was found that local governments, NGOs and communities need to work together to overcome these challenges and take advantage of existing opportunities. Therefore, increasing the participation of the lower middle class community in Bandung is not an easy thing, but is an important step to build a more inclusive, competitive and just society. Through continued cooperation, Bandung has the potential to become an inspiring example of how to strengthen community participation in political processes and governance and create a better future for all citizens.

COMMUNITY SYMPATHY-BASED SLUM SANITATION PLANNING CONCEPT IN BATU BARA DISTRICT, NORTH SUMATERA, INDONESIA

ABSTRACT Slums in the Tanjung Tiram area of Batu Bara Regency are caused by high and uneven population density, limited habitable land and low awareness of environmental conservation among residents. This results in poor environmental sanitation and potentially affects environmental sustainability. The local government is trying to improve this situation through slum upgrading and community empowerment programs. Objectives: This study aims to examine community sympathy for the spatial concept and environmental sanitation improvement programs in Tanjung Tiram neighborhood, as well as the factors that influence it. Methodology and Results: The research method was qualitative with a rationalist approach. The study began with literature analysis and continued with field studies to describe community sympathy in sanitation management, identify patterns of behavior change, and analyze the factors that influence it. Conclusion, Significance, and Implication: The results highlight that the community demonstrated empathy through responsibility and mutual concern for the interests of others, such as involvement in the sanitation improvement process from preparation to monitoring in terms of toilet and bathroom use. Community motivation comes from cadre interventions that provide understanding, increase empathy and responsibility, and strengthen community motivation in sanitation management. Community cooperation and awareness must be increased through community empowerment programs.

Analisa Dampak Program Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Kampung Edamame Melalui Pelaku UMKM Edamame Krispi Mitra PT Gading Mas Indonesia Teguh (GMIT)

Jember is one of the regions that produces Edamame soybeans. The community empowerment through the Edamame Village has become an encouragement for economic development, especially for the people of Curah Kates Village. By utilizing the remaining materials from Edamame soybean sorting into an economically valuable product. This study aims to deeply analyze the impact of the empowerment program on the economy of the Curah Kates village community through the MSME actors of the Edamame Village who collaborate with PT Gading Mas Indonesia Teguh (GMIT). The empowerment program carried out by the Edamame Village has a significant impact on employment, income, and women's empowerment. The economic empowerment program of Curah Kates Village through the Edamame Village is one form of the implementation of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) program of PT Gading Mas Indonesia Teguh. In this program, the company is obligated to be responsible for the social and environmental impacts generated by the company's operations. This research uses a Qualitative method, this method is used to deepen the research conducted. The data collection techniques used in this study were carried out through observation and in-depth interviews with the research subjects.

LOKAKARYA KOMUNITAS BELAJAR 1 PROGRAM SEKOLAH PENGGERAK (PSP) ANGKATAN 3 KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN

The 21st century, teachers as educators must be responsive to change. One crucial aspect for an educator is how a teacher responds to changes through small innovations in their workplace..The Community Learning Workshop 1 of the School Empowerment Program (PSP) Generation 3 in Simalungun Regency convened at SDN 091440 Manik Hataran, Sidamanik District, Simalungun Regency, engaging 20 teachers. This workshop served multiple objectives: educating attendees on pertinent learning, knowledge, and teaching practices; fostering collaborative support among practitioners; particularly assisting novice members to seamlessly integrate into the community; and mentoring them in their tasks. Furthermore, it encouraged skill dissemination and growth among members through discussions and practical teaching practices. The workshop exemplified a concerted effort to enhance educational practices in Simalungun Regency, emphasizing the importance of collaborative learning and community support in advancing education.

What We Can Learn When Impacts Fail to Replicate: Lessons From an Empowerment Programme for Young Women in Tanzania

We evaluate the Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents programme that combines life and livelihood skills trainings with a safe space where young women can network and learn. The same multifaceted intervention was highly effective in raising adolescent girls’ economic and social empowerment when implemented in Uganda. In contrast, this randomised evaluation, using panel data on more than 3100 adolescents, finds no programme impact on any economic, health, or social outcomes in Tanzania. We propose implementation quality as one plausible explanation of why the programme’s effectiveness could not be successfully replicated in Tanzania.

The Tihei Rangatahi Research Programme: tailoring a community-based youth empowerment programme for rangatahi Māori

Empowering Indigenous youth in their communities and within their own social-cultural contexts is an essential approach to developing their capacity as community advocators. We adapted an established youth empowerment programme for use among 51 Indigenous New Zealand youth. The key learnings of the programme reported: (a) youth highly rated their understanding and confidence across various social-health contexts based on the programmes’ stance of developing the youths’ knowledge and social change in understanding their own health and well-being as community catalysts; and (b) incorporating Māori (Indigenous people of New Zealand) worldview to their understandings of mental wellness was important because it enabled youth to understand mental health issues in a culturally relevant and safe way, this was positively compounded by having a strong identity as Māori. This study adds to a small body of literature on the use of empowerment programmes for improving the health and well-being of Indigenous youth.

Unveiling obstacles and Possibilities for Gender Equality in Governance Structures in Tanzania

Tanzania has made stride in enhancing women’s political representation through initiatives such as gender quotas and reserved seats in parliament. However, the translation of representation into substantive participation and influence remains a challenge. The paper employs and adopts a survey design with a descriptive approach, utilizing questionnaire for data collection. The collected data from 230 civil servants underwent descriptive analysis. The findings shed light on various challenges including limited representation, discriminatory legal frameworks, sociocultural barriers, restricted access to resources, institutional biases, violence/harassment, lack of gendersensitive policies, underrepresentation in leadership, and inadequate support systems. These challenges collectively underscore the barriers to gender equality in Tanzanian governance structures. The paper concludes that while Tanzania has witnessed advancement in women’s political representation, there are persistent challenges impeding substantive gender equality in governance structures. The paper recommends the following: implement gender –sensitive policies, enact legal reforms to remove barriers, strengthen women’s empowerment programs, conduct education and awareness campaigns, undertake institutional reforms to address biases, and foster supportive leadership to create an inclusive and equitable governance environment that enables women to actively participate in decision making process and contribute to positive governance outcomes.

The role and function of the Musi Rawas learning activities center as a non-formal unit

This research aims to find out and describe the current situation and the role played by the Musi Rawas Regency Learning Activities Centre through the head and administrators in building the quality of human resources in the region, existing resources, facilities owned and programs implemented as well as inhibiting and supporting factors. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, data collection using interview, observation and documentation techniques. Meanwhile, data analysis was carried out using the interactive model from Miles and Hubermann, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions as well as research validity using triangulation techniques. The results of the research describe the current condition of the Musi Rawas Regency Learning Activity Centre, including existing resources, which have carried out several roles with various activity programs in building the quality of human resources, including education, training, skills and community empowerment programs. Several inhibiting factors that occur are a lack of human resources, especially learning tutors, very minimal funding support from the Regional Government, social conditions in the surrounding community that are less supportive and less enthusiastic about the activities being carried out. Meanwhile, the supporting factors found include the availability of adequate supporting facilities and facilities, the existence of other local educational institutions and collaboration with various community institutions.

Implementation of women's empowerment program in improving family welfare in Batu Bara Regency

Ladies enjoy different benefits and fluctuated jobs, remembering for instruction and vocations. The issues of ladies from low monetary gatherings, particularly connected with orientation, need regard for increment their social and financial support. Ladies' strengthening, particularly among unfortunate families, shows the requirement for substantial activities in reinforcing social and monetary viewpoints. This study means to examine the execution of the Ladies' Strengthening Project in Further developing Family Government assistance in Tanah Itam Ulu Ranch Town, Datuk Lima Puluh Locale, Batubara Rule. This sort of examination is subjective exploration utilizing Spellbinding strategy. Not entirely settled by purposive testing, information assortment methods were done by perception, interview and documentation. Information legitimacy test in this review is source triangulation. Information investigation strategies use information decrease stages, information show, and end drawing. The consequences of the review show that there is a ladies' strengthening program, yet it has not had the option to make a huge commitment in further developing family government assistance through the Deqoupage create program. There are impediments in the execution of this strengthening program, chiefly because of the low level of ladies' cooperation. This low interest can be brought about by a few things, like the absence of socialization, the absence of preparing given by the public authority, and the degree of instruction.

Exploring the Experiences of Regional and Rural Revictimized Women in a Group Empowerment Program

ABSTRACT Sexual revictimization can have a negative impact on many facets of women’s wellbeing, yet limited evidence exists regarding specific interventions that support healing and the reduction of further revictimization. This paper will explore regional and rural women’s experience of a group-based empowerment program, the Shark Cage program, in Victoria, Australia. The “Shark Cage” program aims to address revictimization by empowering women and girls to build personal boundaries and assertiveness within the context of gender equality and human rights. Data were collected via participant observations across the 8-week program, in combination with semi-structured interviews with participants (N = 11) pre and post intervention. All participants had access to therapeutic support outside of the program. Findings indicate that the program fostered connections among women with shared experiences of sexual revictimization, reducing feelings of isolation. Participants detailed the benefit of developing and practicing skills in reducing revictimization, such as assertiveness and boundary setting. Program learning and recovery was embedded within a network of embodied emotions, social connections, cultural norms and place-based relations that influenced how participants recovery could be understood, processed and addressed.

Strategy of Empowering Maritime Defense Areas to Increase the Income of Fisherman Communities and Awareness of National Defense in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra (Study at Palembang Naval Base)

Republic of Indonesia Law No.34 of 2004 regulating the Indonesian National Armed Forces Navy Duties in Article 9 Paragraph (e); Implementing the Empowerment of the Maritime Defense Area. The implementation of maritime defense area empowerment is the empowerment of coastal communities through Maritime Potential Development, which is implemented by Main Naval Bases III/JKT, in this case, Palembang Naval Base in Banyuasin district, South Sumatra, which is represented by the coastal area of Sungsan I-IV village, Banyuasin II subdistrict. From the perspective of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, the goal is to carry out the primary mission of the Indonesian Navy, which is to raise awareness of national defense. The main objective of this research is to investigate the strategy for empowering maritime defense areas by Main Naval Base III/JKT, specifically Palembang Naval Base, in terms of increasing coastal communities' economic income and awareness of national defense in Banyuasin district, South Sumatra. The findings of this research reveal that there is no coastal community/fishermen empowerment program in Banyuasin district, South Sumatra that is planned, measurable, and sustainable. According to Chamber, community empowerment is an economic development concept that encompasses social values. This notion reflects a new "people-centered" development paradigm that is participatory and sustainable. The concept of empowerment encompasses more than merely meeting fundamental needs or providing a mechanism to prevent future impoverishment. Conclusion: Coastal community empowerment measures intended to increase fishing communities' earnings along with comprehension of National Defense in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, have not been planned.

Exploring the impact of the mentoring new nurses for transition and empowerment program led by clinical nurse educators in South Korea: A mixed-methods study

Background“New nurses” are those with less than a year of work experience at a hospital. To address the challenges of new nurses caused by their limited experience, the Mentoring New Nurses for Transition and Empowerment Program (MNTEP) was designed based on the Stress-Appraisal-Coping Model of Lazarus and Folkman. ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the impact of the MNTEP, in which clinical nurse educators teach stress-coping strategies, on the clinical transition of new nurses in South Korea. DesignThis study used a mixed-methods design with a pretest-posttest non-equivalent comparison group and focus group interviews (FGIs). SettingsThe research was conducted at a hospital in South Korea. ParticipantsThe intervention and comparison groups comprised 30 and 28 new nurses, respectively. Also, 12 MNTEP participants were subjected to three separate FGIs. MethodsTo comprehensively assess the program's effects, quantitative data were collected through self-report surveys, while qualitative data were obtained from March 2022 to March 2023 using semi-structured interviews that allowed for open-ended responses. ResultsThere were significant differences in mean self-efficacy scores (t = 2.45, p = 0.017) and perceived social support from clinical nurse educators (F = 4.51, p = 0.038) between the intervention and comparison groups. Additionally, significant changes were observed in the field adaptation pre-test and post-test scores within the intervention group (t = −3.12, p = 0.004). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of active and passive coping strategies. FGIs yielded two main themes: (1) gaining positive energy through empowerment and solidarity; and (2) clinical nurse educators sharing strategies for improved role adaptation and capacity building. ConclusionsMNTEP led by clinical nurse educators positively influenced new nurses' self-efficacy and facilitated their transition to clinical settings. These findings underscore the importance of mentorship programs and clinical nurse educators.

Empowering Posyandu Cadres in Stunting Prevention

Introduction : Stunting is a condition of nutritional status based on length or height according to age with a Z-score value of less than -2 SD. Indonesia has set a target for achieving stunting incidence by 2024 at 14%. Meanwhile, the prevalence of stunting in 2022 is 21.6%, this figure is still very high from the target set by the government. Therefore, accelerated efforts to reduce stunting are urgently needed. There are various ways that can be done, one of which is utilizing the active role of posyandu cadres to work together to reduce the incidence of stunting. Objective : This research aims to determine the role of posyandu cadres in overcoming stunting incidents Method : This research was conducted in April 2024 by collecting academic journals obtained from Google Scholar related to empowering posyandu cadres and preventing stunting in Indonesia. Result : Based on the search, 13 articles were selected that met the requirements and will be discussed in this research, with a community service research design as an effort to empower posyandu cadres. Conclusion : Empowerment of posyandu cadres is carried out using various models starting from counseling, direct practice of measuring weighing equipment and the height of toddlers, making MPASI from local ingredients which has an effect on increasing the ability and skills of posyandu cadres to carry out early detection of stunting and provide early treatment for stunting. There is a need for a more systematic and orderly empowerment program for posyandu cadres to control the incidence of stunting among toddlers in Indonesia.

Effectiveness of Gerontechnology Empowerment Program on Awareness and Use of Mobile Apps Among Older Adults for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs) are crucial for older adults to live independently. Health care and technological advancements will increase the older adult population and life expectancy globally. Difficulties with iADLs impact older adults' quality of life. Mobile apps can assist older adults, but many require help due to limited awareness. Lack of awareness is a barrier to app use. Existing literature mainly covers health care and app design, needing more focus on iADL apps for older adults. The study objectives encompass 2 main aspects: first, to evaluate the awareness, use, and factors influencing the use of apps among older adults for iADLs; and second, to create and assess the effectiveness of a gerontechnology empowerment program (GEP) for older adults on the awareness and use of apps for iADLs. This research uses a quantitative approach divided into 2 distinct phases. In phase 1, we conduct a descriptive survey to assess the level of awareness and use of mobile apps for iADLs and identify the factors that influence the use of such apps among older adults. To ensure clarity and comprehension among participants, we provide them with a subject information sheet in both Kannada and English. The data collected during this phase enable us to gain insights into awareness levels, use patterns, and factors that shape older adults' use of apps for iADLs. The results serve as the foundation for designing the GEP. In phase 2, a cluster randomization method will be used to select older adults aged 60 to 75 years in Udupi district, Karnataka, India, who are active smartphone users. These participants will be divided into 2 groups: the experimental and the control groups. The experimental group will join the GEP. The sample size for phase 1 is 554, and phase 2 is 50. To assess the effectiveness of this program, we will measure the outcomes before and after its implementation using the same assessment tools used in phase 1. This study is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (Adhoc/193/2022/SBHSR on November 18, 2022). Phase 1 data collection is expected to be completed by November 2023, and phase 2 is scheduled to commence in the upcoming months. Phase 1 and 2 findings will be analyzed and discussed in the main paper, which we intend to submit to a high-quality peer-reviewed journal for publication. The research protocol, informed consent forms, and associated documentation received approval from institutional ethics committees (214/2020). Upon the successful testing of the GEP, it can be recommended that welfare departments encourage older adults to use mobile apps for iADLs and establish training programs to provide support to older adults in using these apps. Clinical Trials Registry - India CTRI/2020/09/027977; https://ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?EncHid=NDUxMzM=&Enc=&userName=027977. DERR1-10.2196/53587.

Risk Assessment Tool of Breast Cancer and Barriers against Breast Self-Examination among Nurses: An Educational Program

Purpose. Breast cancer is considered a huge health problem among women all over the world due to its increased mortality rate. Breast cancer deaths are decreased by 28–34% due to improvement in treatment and early detection. In order to detect breast cancer early and provide the best possible therapy, knowledge and awareness are essential. So, this study aimed to assess risk of breast cancer among nurses, the knowledge and practices of breast self-examination (BSE) and determine its barriers, and implement an educational program for them. Design. A quasiexperimental research design was used. Methods. This study was conducted at two university hospitals (main university hospital and woman’s health hospital). A purposive sample of 280 nurses with age more than thirty-five years were included in the study using three tools, namely, structure interview questionnaire, breast cancer risk assessment tool, and a structured breast cancer knowledge and practice questionnaire. Nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding breast cancer and BSE were first assessed and then they were provided with two educational courses covering theoretical and practical information. One month after the program ended, the nurses’ knowledge and practices were assessed again. Results. About 3.2% of the participants have five years high risk of developing breast cancer according the risk assessment tool, the main barriers of do not do BSE did not find any symptoms and scared from finding any abnormality. There was a significant increase in knowledge and practice of breast self-examination posteducation compared to pre-education (73.2 and 98.2%, respectively). Also, there was a statistically significant difference between pre- and postprogram with a p value of 0.0001. Conclusion. This study concluded that 3.2% of the nurses with high risk of developing breast cancer needed a follow-up; more than half of them do not perform breast self-examination because they think that do not have any symptoms in the breast and the educational program with a significant effect on knowledge and practices of nurses. So, the researchers recommend the nurses need for an empowerment program and support by providing assistance in places of work as done free clinical examination and mammography by female specialist for privacy.

Empowering Women Farmers in Achieving Independence at TPK Citere KPBS Pangalengan

This research was conducted at TPK Citere, Sukamanah Village, Pangalengan District, Bandung Regency, during January - February 2024. The aim of the research was to examine the implementation of empowerment, level of independence, and empowerment in achieving independence of women farmers at TPK Citere KPBS Pangalengan. This research used a case study method with a qualitative approach. The variables observed included the empowerment of female farmers, covering cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Other variables observed were the independence of female farmers, including decision-making, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Informants were purposively selected, consisting of the extension worker coordinator, extension agents in the TPK Citere working area, and female farmers. The results of this research indicate that the empowerment carried out by KPBS Pangalengan is quite good. This is evidenced by the good cognitive and affective aspects possessed by female farmers, except for the psychomotor aspect. The independence of female farmers in TPK Citere is quite good, indicating potential independence because of their ability to make decisions, think creatively, and solve problems related to the material provided in the empowerment program by KPBS Pangalengan. Empowerment of female farmers sufficiently supports achieving independence as it can influence the mindset of female farmers in achieving independence in their farming business. With empowerment, female farmers can continue their efforts by utilizing all the abilities they have to continue experiencing development.

Pemikiran Ekologis pada Petani Kopi dalam Kawasan Hutan Konservasi di Desa Tiwingan Baru Kabupaten Banjar

The agroforestry model has ecological values, where it is practiced by farmers in Tiwingan Baru Village, Banjar Regency. This research used qualitative methods, and a phenomenological research design. The research subjects were coffee farmers in Tiwingan Baru Village. The research data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results showed that coffee farmers in Tiwingan Baru Village implemented agroforestry farming practices supported by ecological thinking, so as to maintain the sustainability of the forest ecosystem of Tiwingan Baru Village. The agroforestry model practiced by the community manifests the environmental ethics of ecofeminism, which prioritizes care and compassion for nature. In terms of the concept of sustainable development, the forest management practices are able to: 1) maintain forest cover and avoid agricultural commodities that are bad for the ecosystem, so that the threat of deforestation can be avoided; 2) become a stable source of income for the community because the coffee commodity cultivated is an important commodity and is sustainable to the next generation; and, 3) raise awareness of the importance of institutional formation that supports the socio-economic processes of the community. The model of forest management through coffee agroforestry implemented by the community in Tiwingan Baru Village needs to be protected and sustained through strategic policies and empowerment programs. Furthermore, it is important that the forest management model is replicated elsewhere as a model of equitable and sustainable forest management.