International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2)

Breast Self-Examination Education and Training (SADARI) as an Early Detection Effort for Breast Cancer in Women of Childbearing Age

2025-06-15T05:44:47+00:00

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women and is the leading cause of cancer death in women in various parts of the world. Early detection is a crucial step in increasing the success of treatment and reducing mortality rates. One easy-to-do early detection method is Breast Self-Examination (BSE), which is an examination carried out independently, regularly, and systematically by every woman to find abnormalities or lumps in the breasts from an early stage. This Community Service (PkM) activity aims to increase the understanding of mothers and young women about the importance of early detection of breast cancer through the BSE method. The activity was carried out in Pengaingan Hamlet, Bangkalan District, involving participants from among students of Madrasah Diniyah Al Munawaroh and local mothers. The methods used included interactive counseling, BSE demonstrations, and question and answer sessions. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' knowledge about breast cancer and their ability to perform BSE independently. It is hoped that this activity can encourage healthy living behavior and awareness of the importance of early detection as a preventive measure against breast cancer.

MARKETING TRANSFORMATION: THE DIGITALIZATION OF WOMEN’S HOME INDUSTRY IN SUNGAI SELAN, CENTRAL BANGKA

2025-07-05T04:40:03+00:00

The lack of understanding of digital marketing for home industry players is still a major obstacle in developing businesses in Sungai Selan Atas Village, Central Bangka. Therefore, the purpose of this service program is to provide assistance in preparing digital marketing to increase sales of home industry products. In addition, this program also aims to increase the economic value of home industry sales by expanding marketing reach through digital platforms. The method used in this program is training with stages of exposure and practical assistance. The partners in this training were 13 home industry players. Observations and interviews were conducted qualitatively in order to measure behavioral changes for home industry players in Sungai Selan Atas village. After the mentoring process was carried out, it was found that there were changes in behavior and marketing strategies carried out by home industry actors. It is expected that after this assistance is carried out, women home industry players can carry out a sustainable digital sales process to get higher selling value and reach.

STRATEGIC EMPOWERMENT OF SMES THROUGH DIGITAL FINANCIAL LITERACY: A CROSS-BORDER ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK USING SME ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT SDG 9

2025-07-10T07:57:51+00:00

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are essential contributors to economic development, especially in emerging countries. However, many SMEs lack the necessary knowledge and tools to manage their finances effectively, particularly through standardized and digital approaches. This community engagement initiative seeks to enhance the digital financial literacy of SMEs through a cross-border collaboration between State University of Jakarta (Indonesia) and University Malaysia Sabah. The program introduced a structured empowerment framework that integrates SME accounting standards—particularly Indonesia’s SAK EMKM—with financial technology applications to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The activities included virtual training and mentoring on financial literacy, the use of cloud-based accounting tools, and simplified financial reporting procedures. Evaluation results showed significant improvement in participants’ ability to record transactions, prepare basic financial statements, and use digital accounting tools independently. This project demonstrates that integrating localized SME standards with financial technology can strengthen SME resilience, promote innovation, and contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).

STRATEGY TO DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN THE DIGITAL ERA IN ULU LAPAO-PAO, WOLO DISTRICT, KOLAKA

2025-08-13T08:58:36+00:00

Community Service is a real medium in bridging universities with the community in facing various social problems and needs, because universities are required not only to be centers for the development of science but also to be able to practice that knowledge for the benefit of society. Community service in carrying out socialization activities to the community in Ulu Lapao-Pao village, which is related to increasing entrepreneurial spirit in the digital era, aims to foster an entrepreneurial spirit by utilizing technology in its business activities. Based on the observations at the PKM Location, namely Ulu Lapao-Pao village, some problems are a priority in this PKM, namely the lack of community knowledge regarding how to utilize social media in entrepreneurship in the digital era. The implementation of this service uses a socialization method consisting of three stages: observation, socialization, and evaluation. The implementation of community service activities aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of the Ulu Lapao-Pao village community in entrepreneurship in the digital era can be said to have achieved success as indicated by the desire to become entrepreneurs in the digital era because their knowledge and skills in using technology as a commercial marketing tool have also developed by utilizing social media as a place for entrepreneurship in the digital era.

PADI TUMBANG AT PAUD KANA" GROWTH SELF-MONITORING AT PAUD KANA AND PROVISION OF CATFISH NUGGETS TO PREVENT STUNTING IN PRESCHOOLERS

2025-08-13T09:05:44+00:00

Toddlerhood is one of the critical phases for human growth and development. In the toddler period, a very rapid growth and development will affect the next life, and the continuity of growth and development of toddlers is affected by nutritional status. The nutritional status of toddlers is the nutritional condition of children aged 0-59 months determined by anthropometric methods, based on the index of Body Weight according to Age (BB / U), and Body Weight according to Height (BB / TB) (Izwardy, 2019).

This community service activity aims to exemplify to parents how to meet nutritional needs, one of which is by giving catfish nuggets, and how to "fall rice in paud kana" self-monitoring of growth and development in paud kana. This activity was carried out at PAUD Kana in West Bandung and involved children, parents, and school stakeholders. Patin fish nuggets are made from natural ingredients such as catfish, eggs, panir flour, pepper, onion, salt, and sugar, and are rich in protein to support children's health and growth. Nutrition education and demonstration on making fish nuggets were also provided to parents. The results of the activity showed that catfish nuggets not only attracted children, but also effectively increased their appetite. Through the nutrition education session and demonstration of making catfish nuggets, parents gained essential insights on providing healthy and nutritious food. This activity provides a practical solution to the problem of feeding difficulties in children and motivates families to adopt healthier eating habits. Catfish nuggets are an effective and easy-to-implement alternative to increase the appetite of toddlers, and support their optimal growth and development.

SOCIALIZATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BPJS EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR STUDENTS AND STUDENTS UNDERTAKING INTERNSHIP OR WORK PRACTICE

2025-08-13T09:11:11+00:00

The internship or practical work program is a crucial component in education, aiming to provide students with direct experience before entering the professional world. However, students undertaking these activities frequently encounter risks such as work accidents or health issues that can hinder their learning process. Therefore, protection from BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (Workers' Social Security Agency) is essential to guarantee their safety and well-being during these activities. Unfortunately, many students still lack a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and registration procedures for BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. Consequently, this webinar was organized to enhance awareness and provide further understanding of the importance of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan protection for students undergoing internships or practical work. This community service initiative was conducted via an online webinar in the Even Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, specifically in April 2025. The activity, titled "Sosialisasi Pentingnya Perlindungan BPJS Ketenagakerjaan bagi Siswa dan Mahasiswa yang Melaksanakan Magang atau Praktik Kerja" (Socialization on the Importance of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Protection for Students and University Students Undertaking Internships or Practical Work), was held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 14.00 - 16.00 WIB, via Zoom Meet. One hundred and five participants attended, including teachers, lecturers, HRD personnel from companies, university students, and high school students. The results indicate a highly positive response, with active engagement during the Q&A session and many participants, suggesting an increased understanding and awareness of the importance of this social security coverage. The program achieved its objective of raising awareness and comprehension regarding BPJS Ketenagakerjaan for interning students.

SOCIALIZATION OF DISEASES NOT COVERED BY BPJS KESEHATAN AND THE IMPORTANCE OF USING ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

2025-08-13T09:09:05+00:00

Many people do not fully understand the types of diseases that BPJS Kesehatan and the benefits of additional health insurance do not cover. Therefore, socialization is needed so people can make the right decisions in their financial and health planning. This Community Service (PkM) was carried out in the Even Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, with its peak activity on June 3, 2025, where STMA Trisakti successfully held a PKM Seminar with the theme "Socialization of Diseases Not Covered by BPJS Kesehatan and the Importance of Using Additional Commercial Insurance" through their YouTube channel. This activity proved very relevant and successful, triggering high enthusiasm from 74 participants. The speakers, Mrs. C. Nike Septivani and Mr. I Made Indra P., conveyed complex material clearly and easily understood, supported by sound technical broadcast quality. Overall, this seminar effectively increased public awareness of the limitations of BPJS Kesehatan and the cruciality of commercial insurance, providing a positive contribution from STMA Trisakti in educating the public about comprehensive health planning.

MOVEMENT TO EAT MACKEREL TO OVERCOME STUNTING IN CIOMAS DISTRIC BOGOR REGENCY

2025-08-13T09:09:11+00:00

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth and development in children under five due to chronic malnutrition, resulting in a child being too short for their age. Nutritional deficiencies begin during pregnancy and in the early postnatal period; however, the signs of stunting typically become apparent after the child reaches two years of age. Stunting has a significant impact on the quality of human resources. In the short term, it affects brain development, intelligence, physical growth, and metabolism. In the long term, it leads to decreased cognitive abilities, weakened immune function, increased risk of metabolic diseases, and learning difficulties. Stunting prevention is currently one of the government's main priorities. In addition to education about stunting, another preventive measure is the optimization of animal protein intake, such as through the consumption of mackerel. Mackerel is a locally available, highly nutritious fish. This community service program aims to raise public awareness about the importance of animal protein consumption in the prevention of stunting. With improved understanding, it is expected that communities will be able to meet daily protein needs, especially for infants and young children. To raise awareness and promote behavioral change in the community, particularly in fostering the habit of consuming animal-based protein as a strategy to prevent stunting. The intervention involved educational sessions about stunting, the introduction of the “Gemakan Kemuning” campaign an initiative promoting mackerel consumption to combat stunting, video demonstrations on mackerel-based food preparation, and the distribution of mackerel-based food products.

The activity was conducted on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at community health centre Kemuning 3, Bogor Regency, and was attended by 35 mothers with infants or toddlers. The program encompassed preparation, implementation, and evaluation phases. Educational content included definitions, causes, symptoms, impacts, prevention, and management of stunting. The program was successfully implemented. It is recommended that similar initiatives be continued and expanded by other healthcare professionals so that communities can better understand how to prevent and manage stunting, including by increasing their consumption of animal protein sources such as mackerel.

REPLICATION MIXED CROPPING SYSTEMS FOR URBAN LAND UTILIZATION IN SIDOARJO REGENCY, EAST JAVA

2025-08-13T09:09:33+00:00

This community service program aims to replicate the mixed cropping system as an innovation in land use development in the urban area of Sidoarjo Regency, East Java. With high pressure on land availability due to urbanization, the productive use of yard land is crucial to support local food security and community well-being. The program was implemented from May to June 2025, involving 10 locations in several sub-districts with various combinations of fast-growing vegetables and horticultural crops. The activity approach included land identification, outreach, technical training, planting implementation, and intensive mentoring. The results showed a significant increase in land productivity and active community participation in intercropping land management. Mixed cropping has proven effective in increasing crop diversification while maintaining micro-ecosystem balance by reducing the use of chemical pesticides. Despite constraints such as limited water supply and maintenance time, efficient irrigation solutions and time management can be an alternative. This model has the potential to be replicated in other urban areas with similar characteristics and can serve as a reference for developing spatial planning policies based on local food security. This activity contributes to community empowerment and sustainable development in urban areas.

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH STUDENT WORK LECTURES (KKM) IN SUMURANJA VILLAGE, PULO AMPEL

2025-08-13T09:09:59+00:00

Student Work Lecture (KKM) is a form of community service implemented by students as part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The program focuses on empowering communities through the transfer of knowledge, skills, and direct mentoring based on local needs. This article aims to describe the role and contribution of KKM in enhancing community empowerment, particularly in the economic, educational, and social sectors. The research method employed is descriptive qualitative, utilizing documentation from KKM activities conducted in one of the assisted villages. Findings indicate that active participation of students in various programs such as training, workshops, and community mentoring has brought positive changes to community behavior and increased local capacity. KKM not only strengthens community skills but also fosters collaboration between higher education institutions and local stakeholders, creating sustainable benefits for community development.

THE ROLE OF WOMEN'S GROUPS EMPOWERMENT IN STRENGTHENING INDEPENDENT MSMES, BUSINESS UNITS “TELOR ASIN, KERIPIK SINGKONG AND KERUPUK OPAK NASI” IN CIBUNGUR VILLAGE, SUKARESMI REGENCY, PANDEGLANG

2025-08-13T09:10:05+00:00

This community service activity aims to increase the economic capacity of residents by strengthening independent micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) based on local potential in Cibungur Village. The program, implemented by Bina Bangsa University's Community Service Program (KKM) students in 2025, focused on training and mentoring in producing salted eggs and rice crackers. A participatory approach was used to build community independence in product processing, marketing, and business management. The activity results showed improved community skills in food processing and entrepreneurial spirit, and the formation of an institutionalized village MSME. This activity demonstrates that university involvement through KKM can strengthen local capacity sustainably.

DIGITAL AND APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY-BASED WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OF UNIBA KKM STUDENTS WITH WOMEN COMMUNITIES IN DALUNG VILLAGE

2025-08-13T09:10:37+00:00

Digital transformation and the application of appropriate technology are pivotal in supporting women’s economic empowerment, particularly among household-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This community engagement program, conducted by the KKM Group 03 students of Universitas Bina Bangsa (UNIBA) in Dalung Village, Serang City, combined two key initiatives: (1) Socialization of MSME Digitalization for members of the Darussalam Women’s Religious Study Group, and (2) Introduction of Appropriate Technology (AT) for the Red Chili Women Farmer Group (KWT). The program aimed to enhance digital literacy among women entrepreneurs, introduce social media-based marketing strategies, and promote simple innovations such as gravity-fed automatic irrigation tools and eco-enzyme production. The outcomes indicated improved understanding, skills, and enthusiasm among participants in utilizing technology to support their businesses and household farming activities. This program serves as a multidisciplinary collaborative model for community empowerment, replicable in similar contexts.

FROM FARM TO TABLE: EMPOWERING WOMEN FARMERS THROUGH RED CHILI PRODUCT DOWNSTREAMING IN DALUNG VILLAGE, SERANG CITY

2025-08-13T09:10:39+00:00

This community engagement program focuses on empowering the Women Farmer Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani/KWT) in Dalung Village, Serang City, Indonesia, by enhancing their skills in processing red chili harvests through downstream product strategies. The program involved comprehensive training sessions covering product processing techniques, attractive packaging, basic financial management, and digital marketing skills. Collaboration between Universitas Bina Bangsa students participating in Kuliah Kerja Mahasiswa (KKM) and the KWT members facilitated knowledge transfer and practical application. The initiative aims to increase the added value of red chili products, thereby boosting income for women farmers. Additionally, it supports the economic empowerment of rural women and strengthens the sustainability and independence of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the area. By improving product quality and marketing reach, this program contributes to rural development and the enhancement of local agribusiness competitiveness.

DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-COST ROCKET STOVE TO IMPROVE COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE SMOKE

2025-08-13T09:11:06+00:00

His community service program aims to introduce and implement low-cost rocket stove technology in Cisaat Village, Tegal Village, as a solution to increase combustion efficiency and reduce the smoke problem often caused by burning waste in yards. This activity involved training in rocket stove construction, demonstrations of use, and mentoring the community in utilizing rocket stoves for their daily needs. The results of this activity indicate increased public awareness of the importance of using cleaner and more efficient technology. Furthermore, the use of rocket stoves has helped reduce smoke pollution levels in the surrounding environment and conserve fuel. This program is expected to have a sustainable positive impact on the health and well-being of the people of Cisaat Village, Tegal Village.

DEVELOPING UMKM ROSELLA BY ASSINGTING IN MAKING NIB AND HALAL CERTIFICATES

2025-08-13T09:09:36+00:00

The food and drink industry is a downstream part of agriculture that plays a big role in promoting the use of local raw resources and making communities better places to live. Rosella flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a commodit with development potential. li offers several health benefits and can be turned into different producis, such as herbal syrup. Mr. Hatibi is a seller in Mekarsari Village who uses rosella, but they still have problems with business legaliy, processing stills, and marketing of their products. The purpose of this communir; service activin is to help M. Hatibi's business grow by teaching him how to make rosella syrup and help them obtain a Buriness Identification Number (NIB) and halal certificate. Some of the tactics used include product processing training, buriness management workshops, development of production SOPS, digital marketing focus group discussions (FGDS), and regular evaluations. The findings of the activity revealed that the parmers have successfully obtained business licenses in the form of NIB and hala! certification. They can now mate and sell rosella syrup more widely, both in stores and online.