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Indonesia as an agricultural country rich in natural resources, relies heavily on agriculture to support its economy, especially in Central Java where the majority of the population are farmers. However, many rural areas, such as Tegalrandu village in Srumbung, Magelang, face challenges due to limited agricultural knowledge and resources. This study aims to empower farmers in Tegalrandu by improving their agricultural practices through the use of compost as a sustainable fertilizer. This study uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) methodology, which focuses on local strengths and assets to catalyze community-driven development. Participants included local farmers who were engaged through a series of workshops and hands-on training in compost production using household waste and natural activators. The results showed that farmers successfully produced high-quality compost, leading to improved soil health and crop yields. In addition, the community showed increased knowledge and confidence in sustainable agricultural practices. This study underscores the importance of participatory approaches in agricultural development, highlighting the potential of composting to not only increase crop production but also foster economic resilience among rural farmers. The implications extend beyond local agricultural practices, suggesting that similar empowerment strategies can be applied in other rural contexts to promote sustainability and community development.

The Domas Village area in Mojokerto Regency faces environmental cleanliness issues, particularly in waste management. These issues are tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Addressing Climate Change). This journal assesses a community empowerment program in Domas Village aimed at managing organic waste and converting it into compost raw materials. The program seeks to enhance the community's ability to manage waste efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner through practical training and counseling. The research methodology involves a qualitative approach with an in-depth case study of the program. The findings demonstrate that this empowerment program can decrease the amount of organic waste being disposed of and provide additional income for the community through compost sales. It has also raised environmental awareness among villagers and encouraged active participation in waste management activities. This study concludes that community empowerment in Domas Village is an effective implementation of SDGs principles. To further develop this program, recommendations   include   expanding   its   reach   to neighboring villages,   improving   access   to   waste   processing technology, and strengthening collaboration between the government and the local community.

In the Riau Islands, especially on Ngenang Island, weaving activities have become part of the life of the Malay community. This initiative to develop and produce woven fabric aims to preserve culture as well as empower women and improve the local economy. This research aims to determine the role of the Batam City Department of Industry and Trade (Disperindag) in empowering the community through groups of woven cloth craftsmen on Ngenang Island. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. The data sources for this research come from primary and secondary data. Research results based on (1) support the development of small and medium industries (IKM), including the weaving industry. (2) empowerment efforts carried out through guidance and technical support, which helps in developing technical skills and innovation in woven motifs (3) the government responds quickly to the needs of craftsmen by providing funds, looms and raw materials, increasing production efficiency and quality of woven fabrics resulting from. In conclusion, the role of the government on Ngenang Island is not only as a regulator, but also as a dynamist and facilitator in strengthening the weaving industry as part of an inclusive and sustainable local economic development strategy.

This Real Work Lecture (KKN) activity was carried out to empower Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) mothers in Kejagan Village through training in making aromatherapy candles made from used cooking oil. The aim of this activity is to increase the knowledge and skills of PKK women in utilizing used cooking oil into economically valuable products, as well as providing an alternative home business that can increase family income. The method used was a demonstration, where the KKN team demonstrated the process of making aromatherapy candles from used cooking oil directly to the participants. The material provided includes an introduction to used cooking oil, making candles, adding coloring, and using essential oils as fragrances. After the training, participants are given the opportunity to practice making aromatherapy candles independently. Evaluation of activities shows that there has been an increase in the knowledge and skills of PKK women in utilizing used cooking oil into products of marketable value. Apart from that, participants were also enthusiastic about developing an aromatherapy candle business as a home business opportunity. This KKN activity can be a model for community empowerment based on local potential that can be applied in other villages.

Community empowerment through community-based tourism is applied in the tourism village concept. Omah Pinter Petani is one of the tourist destinations developed through the concept of a Tourism Village in the City of Semarang. OPP has an agricultural educational tourism concept. The aim of this research is to examine the sustainability of Community Empowerment in making educational tour packages on durian skin fertilizer. By applying three methods, namely community empowerment, local potential base, and comprehensive activities. This has been carried out in the form of socialization, training and program realization, and monitoring and evaluation. With the results of processing durian skin waste combined with agricultural outbound activities as a tourism package at Omah Pinter Petani with the name 'Mas Duren'.

Optimization of community empowerment through mushroom cultivation has a major problem, namely the lack of implementation of digital marketing strategies in oyster mushroom cultivation to increase market access, sales efficiency, and production capacity. With the implementation of digital marketing strategies, the Sukahurip II Farmer Group can promote their products more widely, effectively, reach a larger market and increase sales. The methods used include training and assistance in the use of digital platforms such as social media, e-commerce, and online marketing applications. The results of this implementation show that with the support of digital marketing, the community is able to increase income, expand customer networks, and strengthen their position in the market. This study provides practical guidance for the implementation of digital marketing strategies in oyster mushroom cultivation businesses, as well as providing recommendations for the development of similar empowerment models in other sectors.

Optimization of community empowerment through mushroom cultivation has a major problem, namely the lack of implementation of digital marketing strategies in oyster mushroom cultivation to increase market access, sales efficiency, and production capacity. With the implementation of digital marketing strategies, the Sukahurip II Farmer Group can promote their products more widely, effectively, reach a larger market and increase sales. The methods used include training and assistance in the use of digital platforms such as social media, e-commerce, and online marketing applications. The results of this implementation show that with the support of digital marketing, the community is able to increase income, expand customer networks, and strengthen their position in the market. This study provides practical guidance for the implementation of digital marketing strategies in oyster mushroom cultivation businesses, as well as providing recommendations for the development of similar empowerment models in other sectors.

Pengabdian terhadap masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melakukan digitalisasi UMKM “Kedai Neng Wati” melalui rebranding logo dan peningkatan pemasaran online. Kegiatan melibatkan pemilik usaha, Kelurahan Medokan Semampir, dan tim KKN kelompok 6. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif, meliputi survey dan wawancara, penyuluhan, pelatihan dan pendampingan. Hasil yang dicapai adalah terciptanya brand identity baru melalui rebranding logo, peningkatan kemampuan pengelolaan media sosial dan toko online, serta peningkatan penjualan produk secara daring. Dampak positifnya adalah meningkatnya daya saing UMKM “Kedai Neng Wati” di era digital. Kegiatan ini memberikan kontribusi bagi pemberdayaan ekonomi masyarakat melalui pengembangan UMKM yang lebih berdaya saing. Berdasarkan observasi dan wawancara, ditemukan permasalahan pada UMKM “Kedai Neng Wati”, yaitu : logo kurang menarik, kurangnya pemanfaatan media digital, dan terbatasnya pengetahuan pemilik dalam mengelola media digital. Upaya digitalisasi melalui rebranding logo dan peningkatan pemasaran online dilakukan untuk meningkatkan daya saing UMKM di era digital.

One type of business that remains consistent and develops to meet community needs is the salted fish production business which is managed traditionally. As all types of businesses develop nowadays, market competition becomes increasingly fierce, so this situation forces business actors to try to optimize the processing of quality salted fish production and try to make new breakthroughs in the marketing of salted fish through digitalization. Technological advances or digitalization are currently one of the potentials that can be utilized by business actors as a promotional tool in increasing the productivity of salted fish businesses to the global market. Digitalization is one of the information technologies that is currently widely used for business activities and has the potential to be a means of business promotion through social media, which is considered very effective in encouraging business actors to develop further. This socialization activity was attended by 20 UKM participants (twenty people) who are members of the Palembang Salted Iwak Center (SIABANG) community in Lima Ulu Village, Palembang City. The aim of this activity is to motivate salted fish business actors to put into practice the knowledge they gained during training and be able to make product packages in packaging that are suitable for sale. The business actors were very enthusiastic in participating in the socialization and digitalization training activities delivered by the presenters. Conditions like this can motivate salted fish business actors to remain enthusiastic about selling their products so that their businesses can progress further into the global market.

The city of Surabaya, as the most populous city in East Java, faces challenges in providing green land and open space for its residents. Thus, urban farming emerged as an innovative solution to overcome limited land in urban areas. This community service aims to empower the residents of Gebang Putih Subdistrict, Surabaya, through an urban farming program. This activity includes outreach and training on urban farming techniques, including hydroponics and growing plants in pots. The results of this activity show that residents gave a positive response and high enthusiasm for this program. Urban farming not only increases food security and family independence but also contributes to improving environmental quality and public health.

One of the tridharmas goals for higher education is the existence of a campus can provide benefits and prosperity to society. After the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a slowdown in people's economic activities, marked by a large number of unemployed people and a decrease in purchasing power, as well as a reduction in the income of MSMEs (UMKM) in the area around the UPN Veteran Jakarta campus. If this conditionremain ignored, it will lead to a negativeimpact and reduce social relations between campus residentsandsurrounding residents. Because efforts areneeded to improve campus relations with local residents while empowering the economy through Sportavest 2023 activities. This research containsservice activities regarding empoweringcommunity MSMEs in Pondok Labu Subdistrict to be able to promote their products widely and increase income from product sales which synergized with sports activities from student.

Pregnant will experience an increase in blood volume and this causes iron requirements to increase. Iron needs can be met by food consumed daily with the addition of iron supplements and if iron needs are not met it can cause anemia. Anemia in pregnant can increase the risk of premature birth, maternal and child death, and infectious diseases. Anemia can affect the growth and development of the fetus or baby during pregnancy or after. The government's efforts to prevent anemia include improving the quality of health services, financing health insurance, providing 90 blood supplement tablets during pregnancy, and health education about nutrition and preventing anemia. Increasing knowledge is urgently needed to strengthen awareness in increasing knowledge and behavior in preventing anemia in pregnant. One of the efforts made is health education activities regarding the prevention and early detection of anemia in pregnant. The result of this community service activity is that there is an increase in knowledge about anemia in pregnant before and after being given health education

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran pembiayaan syariah dalam pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) pada PT BPRS Baktimakmur Indah, Krian, Sidoarjo serta mengidentifikasi kendala dan solusi yang dihadapi dalam implementasinya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PT BPRS Baktimakmur Indah berperan dalam pemberdayaan UMKM melalui penyediaan akses pembiayaan syariah, edukasi keuangan syariah, konsultasi bisnis, dan pendampingan usaha. Jumlah nasabah pembiayaan UMKM dalam tiga tahun mengalami peningkatan, namun, dibandingkan dengan jumlah UMKM terdaftar di Kecamatan Krian jangkauan pembiayaan masih sebesar 34,53%. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan beberapa kendala dalam pemberdayaan UMKM, yaitu rendahnya jumlah UMKM yang memanfaatkan pembiayaan syariah, rendahnya literasi keuangan syariah, keterbatasan administrasi dan manajemen usaha, rendahnya pemanfaatan program pendampingan, terbatasnya kegiatan pemberdayaan, serta tingginya risiko pembiayaan UMKM. Untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut, diperlukan peningkatan literasi keuangan syariah, penguatan program pendampingan, pelatihan manajemen usaha, perluasan jaringan kemitraan, serta penguatan sistem monitoring dan manajemen risiko pembiayaan. Dalam perspektif ekonomi syariah, pemberdayaan UMKM melalui pembiayaan syariah tidak hanya bertujuan menyediakan modal usaha, tetapi juga mewujudkan kemaslahatan, keadilan, dan kemandirian ekonomi masyarakat sesuai dengan tujuan maqashid syariah. Oleh karena itu, PT BPRS Baktimakmur Indah perlu mengoptimalkan fungsi intermediasi dan fungsi sosialnya agar mampu memberikan dampak yang lebih luas terhadap pengembangan UMKM.

This research aims to determine the significant influence of work motivation on employee job satisfaction at the women's empowerment, child protection, population control and family planning (DP3AP2KB) office in Wawo sub-district. This research is included in the category of associative population research. This research uses all employees at the women's empowerment, child protection, population control and family planning (DP3AP2KB) office in Wawo sub-district, totaling 55 employees. The research technique used is saturated samples. The instrument in this research is a questionnaire with a liter scale. Observation data collection techniques, questionnaires, literature study. The data analysis technique uses a validity test, a reliability test and then processed using SPSS. The results of the research show that work motivation has a significant effect on employee job satisfaction at the women's empowerment, child protection, population control and family planning (DP3AP2KB) office in Wawo sub-district.

The aim of this research is to find out how gender equality is implemented through the community development and empowerment program (probebaya) in the Samarinda Mayor's office, then what obstacles exist, as well as the efforts made in implementing probebaya to realize gender equality in Samarinda City. Type of descriptive qualitative research. The research was conducted at the Mayor of Samarinda's office in March 2024 - May 2024. The subject of this research was the Head of the BAPPERIDA Sub-Government Team, Samarinda Community Self-Help Activator JabFung DP2PA, BAPPERIDA Community Equality and Welfare JabFung using observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data conclusion. The research results show that the analysis of gender equality in the implementation of development and community empowerment programs (probebaya) at the Samarinda Mayor's Office has been carried out evenly, starting from the roles of men, women and people with disabilities. This Probebaya program is also purely from, by and for the community. This is because the impact can be felt directly by the community itself, starting from the infrastructure sector, the economic sector, the socio-cultural sector, the health sector, the education sector and the youth sector, all of which are implemented at the RT level on a small scale.    

This research aims to analyse the impact of modifications to the education system at Vocational School Darussalam Banyuwangi through empowering digital media and information skills in the Merdeka Curriculum. The main aim of this research is to analyse how digital media integration affects teaching methods, curriculum, and educational outcomes, as well as assess students' readiness to face future challenges. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with school principals, teachers, and students, classroom observations to observe the implementation of digital media in the learning process, and analysis of curriculum documents and teaching materials. Data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis techniques to identify main patterns and themes from interviews, observations, and documents. The research results show that integrating digital media into the Merdeka Curriculum has improved teaching methods by increasing interactivity and student involvement. In addition, empowering information skills helps students manage and utilize information sources effectively. Although there are challenges to implementation, such as the need for additional training for teachers and technical issues, this research identifies strategies that can overcome these obstacles and increase the effectiveness of the curriculum. This research provides valuable insight into the adaptation of the education system in the digital era and offers recommendations for improving the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in secondary schools.

This community service project aims to empower young entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneurship SME of Universitas Pendidikan Nasional in developing fruit-flavored ice cream made from fresh milk. Through stages of preparation, implementation, and monitoring, this activity provides training on raw material selection, production techniques, branding, financial management, and digital marketing. Results show that participants gained knowledge and skills to professionally manage an ice cream business, focusing on product innovation and sustainability. This initiative has the potential to boost the local economy and promote sustainable business practices.

This study examines microeconomic activities in the form of part-time plywood manufacturing in Jerukgiling Village, Kendal Regency, which has been running for two years and involves ten workers. Plywood production is carried out by housewives as an additional job after completing household chores and activities in the rice fields. With a price of Rp1,200 per sheet, plywood production provides additional income for families in the village. The raw materials for making plywood come from sengon and jagon wood, provided by Mr. Gunawan, a boss from Brayu Hamlet, Kertosari Village, Singorojo Subdistrict, Kendal District. The production process is carried out in a special place that is now available, unlike before when it was done in each house. Plywood is collected every day with a production quantity of 200-300 pieces, although payment is made at a later date. The study also found that working hours are flexible, with production activities extending into the evening. The health center routinely checks the health of the workers every month to ensure that their health conditions are maintained. The analysis concludes that this plywood-making business not only provides economic benefits, but also provides flexibility for housewives in carrying out their dual roles. The main resource person for this research was Mrs. Karomah, one of the workers, who provided a detailed description of the dynamics and challenges faced in running a plywood-making business while taking care of their children

The purpose of this service is to find out how and how much influence the use of the management control system (SPM) and marketing strategies implemented at the Campus Coffee Shop has to improve quality so that it can survive in the competition of similar coffee shop businesses. Marketing development strategy for campus coffee shops (KOKAM). Several approaches that can help coffee shops around campus increase their attractiveness and business success include understanding the target market, strong branding, menu variations, special promotions for students, collaboration with student organizations, a comfortable and instagrammable atmosphere, promotions on Social Media. Conclusion Warkop campus coffee (KOKAM) is growing and attracting more customers, prioritizing the quality of the products sold, warkop is a comfortable place with affordable coffee prices with the aroma and taste of coffee being the main attraction, by creating a variety of different coffee flavors, take advantage of social media platforms to introducing warkop.

Empowerment and export cooperation of agave and sansevieria farmers through CV Botani Flora Indonesia aims to determine the value of exports, the main purpose of exports, the obstacles faced, and strategies for increasing agave and sansevieria exports from Indonesia. The data collection methods used were interviews, observation and documentation. The results show that the collaboration between CV Botani Flora Indonesia and Agave and Sansevieria farmers has increased their export results.