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Improving Capacity building of village officials in the management of the Village Fund is a crucial step to ensure the effective, efficient, and appropriate use of funds. This research was conducted in Wasur Village, Merauke District, through an education and training programme designed to improve knowledge, skills and attitudes of village officials in managing the Village Fund. Methods methods used included a participatory approach by involving the apparatus actively in every stage, from needs identification to post-training evaluation. The results showed in the capacity of the village apparatus, which can be seen from their ability to their ability to develop better budget planning, improve the quality of financial financial reporting, and applying the principles of transparency and accountability in their management of the Village Fund. In addition, there were more positive attitudinal changes towards the importance of good governance in village governance. The discussion emphasised that continuous education and training as well as intensive technical assistance are key factors in maintaining the continuity of sustainability of the capacity building of the apparatus. In conclusion, the programme did not short-term impact but also instils a strong foundation for sustainable development in Wasur Village. It is recommended that similar programmes be held periodically involving various parties to ensure that village officials continue to adapt to the challenges and maintain the quality of Village Fund management for the welfare of the community.

The advancement of digital technology has revolutionized marketing from traditional methods to online approaches. Digital marketing, leveraging digital media and the internet, including e-commerce and social media, has become a crucial element in promoting products and services. According to Kotler and Keller (2023), digital marketing not only boosts sales but also strengthens brand identity and fosters customer relationships. In Indonesia, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which significantly contribute to the local economy, can utilize digital marketing to expand their market reach and improve efficiency. This study was conducted in Ngampel Kulon Village, Kendal Regency, Central Java, focusing on MSME operators and aspiring entrepreneurs who have not fully utilized digital platforms such as WhatsApp Business. The research method involved observation, economic potential identification, and training using a Participatory Rural Approach. The training covered four main components: an introduction to digital marketing basics, copywriting techniques, digital marketing strategies, and hands-on practice with guidance. Results showed that 34 local residents and 15 KKN students exhibited high enthusiasm and successfully applied promotional strategies through social media. The evaluation indicated an improvement in knowledge and skills in using WhatsApp Business for product marketing. The conclusion is that the training successfully enhanced MSMEs' understanding and skills in digital marketing, including digital content creation and social media utilization. The program also emphasizes the need for policy makers' involvement in planning and managing local product marketing to compete globally and adapt to ongoing technological trends.

Community Service Learning (KKN) is a community service program conducted by students of Universitas PGRI Wiranegara. This service activity was carried out in Lajuk Village, Gondang Wetan District, Pasuruan Regency. This study employed a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach to involve the community in every stage of the program. The research results showed that the KKN program has successfully improved access to information, environmental awareness, quality of education, and strengthened social and religious bonds in Lajuk Village. Active community participation in every program activity indicates the success of the participatory approach implemented. Overall, this KKN has proven that students can be effective agents of change in village development. Collaboration between students, the community, and the village government is the key to the success of this program. The implementation of this KKN provides important recommendations for the organization of future KKN, namely the importance of involving the community from the early planning stages, selecting work programs that are relevant to the needs of the community, and ensuring the sustainability of programs after the KKN is completed.

This study focuses on the potential development and welfare improvement in Air Putih Village, Talang Empat, Bengkulu Tengah, where local resources have yet to be fully optimized. The primary issues include the lack of youth empowerment programs, limited community participation in religious and social activities, and insufficient economic initiatives utilizing local resources. The objective of this research is to address these challenges through a mosque-based community service program, integrating social, educational, and economic activities. The approach adopted is participatory, involving direct community engagement in planning and executing activities such as health education, economic empowerment through the production of Kalamansi syrup, and environmental sustainability efforts. The results demonstrate increased community participation in both religious and social activities, enhanced academic performance of students, improved youth health awareness, and a boost in local economic income. The success of this program underscores the importance of mosque-centered initiatives in fostering community development and social welfare.

This research aims to improve the creativity of elementary school students through ecoprint activities at SD 03 Kedungsuren and MI NU 58 Kedungsuren, Kaliwugu Selatan. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) method. This research involved fourth grade students and was conducted through the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection in a collaborative manner. This PAR method allows active involvement of students and teachers in learning to create a participatory and reflective environment. The results of this research show an increase in students' creativity in imagination, innovation, technical skills, as well as cooperation skills and appreciation of the environment. The findings provide positive implications for the development of environment-based creative learning methods, which can be used as a reference for other schools.

In Sesaot Village, Narmada Sub-district, West Lombok Regency, students from Mataram University are implementing the Community Services (KKN PMD). Through a number of initiatives such as cleaning riverbanks, planting trees, maintaining tourist trails, promoting waste management in the community, and providing training on the utilization of plantation products, the main objectives of this program are community economic empowerment and environmental quality improvement. These initiatives have successfully raised community awareness of the importance of protecting the environment and encouraged the conversion of plantation produce into high-quality and profitable goods. The program actively involves the community in all stages, from planning to evaluation, through the use of participatory methodologies. As a result, the environment has improved, the area has become more beautiful, and the empowerment of the community, especially the women who run MSMEs, is expected to contribute to the community. All of these developments are expected to have a long-term positive impact on the welfare of the village community.

This community service project aims to highlight the significant role of handicrafts in preserving cultural identity, particularly in the context of Blora. Ikatan Wanita BRI (IWABRI) has been actively involved in promoting traditional handicrafts as a means of empowering women and revitalizing local communities. By providing training and resources, IWABRI help artisans to create unique and sustainable products that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Blora. The methodology employed in this community service initiative was Participatory Action Research (PAR), a strategic framework designed to foster learning and address community needs concurrently. This approach encompassed five stages: understanding, planning, acting, changing, and knowing. A total of 21 individuals participated in the program. The initiative successfully enabled participants to conceptualize and produce handicraft designs from inception to completion. However, the quality of the final products varied due to individual skill disparities.

This article is about strengthening religious moderation in church communities in Tanah Putih District, Rokan Hilir Regional Government Area, Riau Province. Through a participatory approach, churches and church associations play an important role in planning and implementing aid programs that encourage the active participation of local communities. Space for inclusive dialogue. The results of the study show that the Tanah Putih area has succeeded in embracing religious diversity, creating a peaceful environment and becoming an inspiring example of religious moderation as a solid foundation in everyday religious life. Strategy for Strengthening Religious Moderation in Various Religious Communities in Indonesia.

In the Effort to Develop the Tourism Industry in Tana Toraja, with the concept of sustainable development requires the involvement and empowerment of local communities. Local communities have a central role in preserving culture and the natural environment, and are the main beneficiaries of tourism activities. The purpose of this paper is to encourage local communities to actively participate in planning, decision-making, and tourism management processes in their area. Local communities have traditional wisdom in managing natural resources, so their involvement can help ensure that tourism development does not damage the natural environment and local ecosystems. Therefore, empowering local communities is very important in the development of sustainable tourism in Tana Toraja, because it ensures a balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects. The method/approach/strategy of community service research uses Participatory Action Research (PAR) an approach that involves active community participation in the entire research process, from problem identification, planning, implementation, to evaluation. The result of this research is the Local Community Empowerment Strategy in Industrial Development in Tana Toraja.

This community service focuses on participatory planning of thematic parks at the Kampoeng Semawis Housing Complex, Semarang. This area has great potential to be developed into a useful public space, but currently the existing green open space is still less than optimal in its use. The focus of this service is to create a thematic park that not only functions as a green open space, but also as a place for social interaction and education for residents. The main issue faced is the lack of community involvement in planning and managing public spaces, which results in a lack of sense of ownership and concern for existing facilities. Through a participatory approach, this program aims to increase citizen participation in planning and managing public spaces. It is hoped that with this thematic park, the level of citizen participation in maintaining and utilizing public spaces will increase, which will ultimately improve the quality of life for the residents of Kampoeng Semawis. This community service aims to examine the participatory planning process for thematic parks in Kampoeng Semawis and its impact on community participation and the quality of life of local residents. It is hoped that the results of this program can become a model for the development of public space in other residential areas in Semarang.

This research aims to analyze the regional financial management system in achieving development performance in Bandar Jaya Timur Subdistrict. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection through interviews, observation and documentation studies. The research results show that the regional financial management system in Bandar Jaya Timur Subdistrict is not optimal. Budget planning is still not fully participatory, coordination between village and sub-district governments still needs to be improved, and monitoring of budget realization is not carried out regularly. This has an impact on development performance achievements that are not yet optimal, such as basic infrastructure development, developing local economic potential, and improving the quality of public services. To improve development performance, it is recommended that regional governments optimize regional financial management systems by increasing transparency, accountability and community participation in the budget planning, implementation and monitoring processes.

This research aims to explore the role of social workers in assisting individuals with social welfare issues (PPKS) at the Social Services Office of Medan City. Social workers have an important responsibility in providing comprehensive assistance and support to PPKS, which includes individuals and families facing social, economic, and health problems. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. The results show that social workers play roles in problem identification, intervention planning, empowerment program implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of intervention outcomes. Additionally, social workers function as liaisons between PPKS and available resources, both from the government and non-governmental organizations. In conclusion, the role of social workers is crucial in ensuring the well-being of PPKS through a holistic and sustainable approach.

Research carried out by KKN students in the form of community service aims to facilitate public access to location points in a place or region through public facilities in Pancuran Gading Village, Tapung District, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. This research was carried out using an implementation technique in the form of Participatory Action Research (PAR) Method (Participatory Action Research) with three principles which serve as a reference for service research. In carrying out the mapping of the coordinates of public facilities in Pancuran Gading Village, the research we carried out was coordinated by the village, namely Mr. Hari Isnaldi as Secretary of Pancuran Gading Village, Tapung District. Villages are seen as the starting point for empowering regional potential. With this village potential mapping, it can be used to find out existing potential information, and can be used as material for village development planning. This potential map was created using digital mapping technology in the form of the QGIS application which is viewed through a map and then created manually in the application. With the success of the students, they created a map as a means used by the community to access public facilities or places in Pancuran Gading Village.

This community service activity aims to improve the English alphabet pronunciation skills among students at MIS Miftahul Huda II in Palangka Raya City through the use of flashcard media. Students from the Elementary School Teacher Education (PGMI) program are actively involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of this program. The method used is a participatory approach, where PGMI students provide interactive learning using specially designed flashcards to help students recognize and correctly pronounce the alphabet. The results of this activity show a significant improvement in students' pronunciation skills and their enthusiasm for participating in the learning process. Additionally, the involvement of PGMI students in this program provides valuable practical experience in teaching and classroom management. Therefore, this activity is beneficial not only for the students but also for the professional competence development of PGMI students.

This research aims to examine the role of the school principal in planning and implementing meetings at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Islamiyah Jalan Suluh using qualitative and quantitative approaches. The school principal plays a central role in setting relevant meeting agendas, facilitating constructive discussions, and creating an inclusive and collaborative meeting environment. Through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, this research found that school principals face the main challenges in the form of limited time and differences of opinion between meeting participants. However, this challenge was successfully overcome through effective facilitation techniques and a participatory approach to decision making. Quantitative analysis revealed that the majority of meeting participants were satisfied with the planning and implementation process of the meeting, with a clear agenda and decisions that could be implemented well. The level of satisfaction of meeting participants shows a positive relationship with the clarity of the meeting agenda, confirming the importance of transparency and effective communication. Active participation from all stakeholders has also been proven to contribute to meeting effectiveness. This research provides several recommendations to increase the effectiveness of school meetings, including: increasing training for school principals in the field of meeting management and leadership, developing a more systematic feedback mechanism from meeting participants, and using technology to increase the efficiency of planning and implementing meetings. It is hoped that the implementation of these recommendations can strengthen the role of school principals in leading meetings, which will ultimately contribute to improving the quality of school management and education in Indonesia. It is also hoped that the results of this research can become a reference for other educational institutions in an effort to improve the quality of meeting management and effective decision making.

There are several problems that arise in the process of community service, especially related to a lack of knowledge about business fields and effective marketing strategies. Knowledge about innovation and sales knowledge are the basic foundations for carrying out entrepreneurial activities, if not carried out well entrepreneurial activities will not be as expected. In this service, the implementing team provides education regarding entrepreneurial activities. The method used is participatory in activities such as group discussions, interviews, consultations and determining action decisions. The implementation of this activity involves the participation of several communities in the Batu Aji, Batam region. The implementation of this activity includes several stages, which are planning, implementation of activities and evaluation. In community service activities, this training has had a positive impact on the people, where many people try to run businesses from home using the available resources around them. In addition, the application of social networks in marketing activities becomes even more effective in creating sustainable revenue sources and expanding markets.

Infancy is a golden period as well as a critical period of growth and development, called the golden age because infancy is very short and cannot be repeated. Children's health problems are one of the main problems in the health sector currently occurring in Indonesia. The level of children's health reflects the health level of the nation. Based on these problems, children's health problems are prioritized in nation development planning (Roesli, 2016). The method used in this counseling is a participatory approach, namely approaching local community leaders to obtain permission and support in mobilizing mothers with babies to undergo baby spa (baby massage)..

This research is motivated by the results of preliminary observations that there are still service programs that have not been realized according to the specified time. Most people feel that the services provided by the village head and his staff have not yet touched the real needs of the community. Lack of awareness from local village government officials in the service process. The method used is a qualitative descriptive research method. The population in this study was 8 people. The sampling technique used the total sample technique, thus the sample in this study was 8 people. The data collection technique used a questionnaire. The results of the study are as follows: The Leadership of the Head of Cikunir Village, Singaparna District, Tasikmalaya Regency in Activities So far, it has been in accordance with the main function of the leader by carrying out his leadership properly and correctly, meaning, based on the rules of the game that have been agreed upon and determined by the organization. such as the preparation of the vision and mission and goals of the organization, so that from planning to accountability is directed at the goals that have been set, becoming a motivator, decision maker, performance assessment, dynamic and catalyst for the organization, stabilizer and supervisor. The implementation of public services in Cikunir Village, Singaparna District, Tasikmalaya Regency, has been in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Number 63 of 2004 concerning Minimum Service Standards, such as in terms of transparency, accountability, conditional, participatory, equal rights, and balance of rights and obligations. The obstacles faced by the village head in improving public services in Cikunir Village, Singaparna District, Tasikmalaya Regency, are human resources, facilities and infrastructure, education and human resources skills. Efforts that have been made by the Village Head in Improving Public Services in Cikunir Village, Singaparna District, Tasikmalaya Regency, are improving the quality of human resources through education and training; adding/completing service facilities and infrastructure; and improving employee skills through on the job training.

This research aims to determine accountability in managing the 2022 Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBdes) in Pulau Birandang Village. This research was conducted to see the accountability of the APBdes which is accountable, transparent and participatory by the government of Pulau Birandang Village, Kampa District, Kampar Regency, Riau. This research method uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. This research uses secondary and primary data, primary data is carried out by interviews, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, secondary data comes from literature studies, scientific journals and other sources. The results of this research show that accountability in the management of the Birandang Island Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget from the planning, implementation and accountability stages is in accordance with the principles of accountability, namely, accountability, transparency and community participation. Reporting and accountability for the village income and expenditure budget in Pulau Birandang village is one of the important stages where the performance report of the Pulau Birandang village government in accounting for village finances is proven by the semester report and final report on implementation realization. The contents of the report on the realization of the implementation of the regional budget program in Birandang Island village are in accordance with the previously planned implementation. In order to account for the use of APBdes funds, the village government makes announcements on billboards or banners containing the APBdes implementation program and its nominal amount.

Empowerment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is a crucial strategy for enhancing business capacity and family economic welfare. This community service activity employed a participatory approach and continuous mentoring to actively involve MSME actors in all stages, from planning, training, to evaluation. The results indicate an increase in MSME actors' understanding of proper business management, systematic financial recording, and effective marketing strategies. Additionally, technical skills improved, including the ability to maintain daily cash books, income-expenditure reports, and manage operational costs and business capital. The impact of this activity is reflected in increased income, family economic stability, and enhanced economic independence of MSME actors. These findings highlight that MSME empowerment through a participatory approach and sustained mentoring contributes to family economic improvement, community economic resilience, and inclusive, sustainable local economic development