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This study aims to analyze the impact of the construction of a badminton court, which resulted from a collaboration between students from the 18th Independent Initiative Program (MIT) Real Work Lecture (KKN) at Posko 74 of Walisongo Univercity. The collaboration between students and local residents in Winong Village (Ngampel District, Kendal Regency), particularly those residing in RT 1 RW 2 Salaman Hamlet, has been pivotal in enhancing the well-being of the community. This study employed a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, and data were gathered through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation of the development process. The findings of this study demonstrate that the construction of the badminton court in Winong Village was not only successful in providing the community with much-needed sports facilities, but it also resulted in the strengthening of social solidarity and the spirit of mutual cooperation between residents and KKN students. This article underscores the significance of community involvement and the part played by local leaders in village development initiatives, where the spirit of mutual assistance serves as a robust social capital. The assessment and enhancement of public facilities are also essential to guarantee sustainability and reinforce social networks within the community.

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.

The Community Service Program aims to increase awareness and knowledge among the community and students about the importance of environmentally friendly technology and to encourage active participation in environmental conservation. Through literature studies, field observations, interviews, and campaigns, this activity has achieved several important results.The results of the activities showed a significant increase in awareness and knowledge about environmentally friendly technologies implemented by PT. Toba Pulp Lestari, Tbk, including liquid and solid waste management, renewable energy utilization, and sustainable forest management. The company's support and commitment to the application of environmentally friendly technology and community education programs have driven the initiation of environmental conservation efforts, ensuring the sustainability of these programs.Based on the results of the activities, policy recommendations were prepared and submitted to PT. Toba Pulp Lestari, Tbk, and other related parties to enhance the implementation of environmentally friendly technology and strengthen community education programs in the future. This Community Service Program demonstrates that collaboration between the company and the community can produce significant positive impacts on environmental conservation and long-term sustainability.

Waste management in Jombang Regency, East Java, is a strategic issue that requires comprehensive and sustainable handling. This research aims to analyze the strategy of the Jombang Regency Environmental Agency (DLH) in waste management, focusing on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced. The research method used is qualitative with SWOT analysis techniques, involving interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the analysis show that waste management in Jombang, strengths, namely, local government support, the achievement of the Banjardowo landfill, 14 Adipura awards, cross-sector collaboration, the Waste Bank program, and the Jogoroto TPS 3R strategy reflect the success of waste management in Jombang Regency. Weaknesses, namely, low waste management services, increasing volume, lack of participation, depending on APBN/APBD, not optimal sorting, limited human resources, lack of socialization, uneven TPS. Opportunities, namely, Potential to increase public participation through education, collaboration with the private sector for innovation, development of Waste Bank and digitalization, stronger regulations for TPS construction, and application of new technology for efficiency and sustainability. Threats, namely, The increase in waste volume can cause landfills to be exceeded, dependence on unstable APBN/APBD funding, changes in government policies, inconsistent community responses, and cross-sector coordination challenges.      

The implementation of the Healthy Village Home program in Margomulyo Village shows strong integration of the four main factors of policy implementation, namely communication, resources, disposition and organizational structure. This program succeeded in building effective communication by involving the community through the Healthy Village Home as a Community Learning Center. The commitment of the village government and assistance from Baznas provides significant financial resources, with organized allocation of funds through the Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget and additional support from Baznas. The disposition is seen in active community participation and close collaboration between stakeholders, especially in regular meetings and joint decision making. The organizational structure that was formed with clear legality and defined roles both at the village head level and participation from various elements of society, shows success in building a strong foundation for the program to reduce the stunting rate from 7% to 2% in 2023. Even though this program is faced with obstacles such as low parental awareness and budget limitations, with good commitment and coordination, it is hoped that this program can be effective in reducing the stunting rate in the village. Supporting factors for the program are the commitment of the village government and assistance from Baznas, especially for the Supplementary Food Program .Concrete steps involving the delivery of Supplementary Food Program directly to parents' homes provide personalized support that can increase the sustainability and effectiveness of the program. Inhibiting factors include low parental awareness and limited Village APB budget in the healthy village house program in reducing stunting rates

In contemporary environmental discourse, the role of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and collaborative efforts between Public Relations (PR) practitioners and environmental experts hold significant relevance. This study explores the pivotal role of communication strategies in environmental campaigns and the collaborative mechanisms between PR and environmental specialists within various organizational contexts. Estaswara (2000) underscores the strategic necessity of integrated communication in marketing, emphasizing its transformation from a mere promotional tool to a strategic business process. The findings highlight the insufficiency of environmental awareness alone in inciting tangible action. Discussions center around designing campaign messages to effectively drive concrete and sustainable behavioral changes. Collaboration between PR and environmental experts is articulated through several methods. Firstly, monitoring emissions involves joint efforts to develop and manage  emission monitoring systems like Continuous Industrial Emission Monitoring Information System (CISPEK) and Continuous and Networked Effluent Water Quality Monitoring System (SPARING). Secondly, Performance Rating Program for Environmental Performance (PROPER) is used by PR to establish cooperation and enhance public trust in environmental management. Thirdly, effective communication and community engagement leverage social media and communal activities to disseminate information and amalgamate feedback from the public. The jurnal asserts the vital role of PR in fostering public participation, guiding communities on critical issues, and encouraging their contribution to sustainable development. By providing pertinent explanations, PR elevates societal awareness regarding crucial issues like environmental sustainability, climate change, and public health, stimulating active involvement in sustainable development endeavors..

Karang Taruna's Real Work Program in Sungon Village is a sustainable effort to improve the quality of life of the community. This research aims to explain the problems faced, the program objectives, the methods used, and the results that have been achieved. Karang Taruna Sungon has succeeded in launching superior programs in local economic empowerment, education, public health and sustainable environmental projects. Small business training and preventive health campaigns are the main focus, implemented through active member participation in a spirit of mutual cooperation. The community's positive response to the Karang Taruna initiative created a climate of mutual listening and support, even though they faced limited resources. Program sustainability is maintained through ongoing planning, member capacity development, and support from external partners and donor agencies. Despite the challenges, Karang Taruna was able to overcome most of them, gaining important lessons about adapting to local changes and community participation. The implementation of the program has had a significant impact on Sungon Village, including increasing living standards, reducing poverty levels, and higher local economic participation. Close collaboration with local government, non-government organizations and the private sector is the key to success in supporting the overall village development vision.

The growth of tourist villages in Kebumen has created increasingly fierce competition. Competition supported by good management can improve the quality of tourist destinations. A strategy is needed in competition to improve the quality of Tourism Villages. Karanggayam Tourism Village is one of the tourist villages in Kebumen. To improve the quality of this destination is needed to increase the number of visitors and community participation in managing the Tourism Village. Community Service Program as an effort to improve the quality of Tourism Villages by prioritizing the 4A aspects of Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities, and Ancillary. Program implementation is based on the Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) concept. This technique can increase the number of visitors and community participation by 25%. The sustainability of the Tourism Village is carried out with support and collaboration between levels of society.

This Community Service Program (PKM) was conducted as an effort to strengthen organizational capacity in improving the performance of Dasawisma in Bukit Timah Subdistrict, Dumai City, particularly in management and organizational practices. The main problems faced by the community partners included suboptimal organizational functions, limited understanding of organizational management, administration, and simple financial recording, which affected participation and program sustainability. This program aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and awareness of Dasawisma members regarding effective organizational management and administrative practices. The methods applied were participatory counseling and assistance through lectures, interactive discussions, and practical exercises on organizational management and basic bookkeeping. The results indicated an improvement in members’ understanding of organizational roles and functions, increased motivation and active participation, and the emergence of collective awareness about the importance of administration and collaboration. Furthermore, the program encouraged more structured and organized behavior, serving as an initial step toward strengthening Dasawisma’s institutional capacity.