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Social changes and lifestyles of the elderly and children at the Al-Hikmah orphanage are very different from before living in the orphanage and after living in the orphanage. The purpose of this study was to see the extent of social changes and lifestyles of the elderly and children at the Al-Hikmah orphanage. The method used in this study is capacity building which aims to increase individual or group understanding of the problems they face while equipping them with ways to overcome them independently. The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant increase in the knowledge of the elderly about cholesterol and hypertension. Before the intervention, 40% of the elderly still did not understand the mpact of cholesterol and hypertension. The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant increase in children's knowledge about healthy lifestyles. As many as 30% of children at the Al-Hikmah orphanage still did not understand what a healthy lifestyle was

Community empowerment based on groups is an effective strategy to achieve food security in Lumban Gurning Village. This study aims to identify the potential and challenges in increasing food availability. With a participatory approach, community groups were formed to manage local resources sustainably. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, field observations, and surveys. The analysis was conducted using the SWOT method and descriptive analysis. The results showed that empowerment groups were able to increase food production, diversify crops, and reduce dependence on external food. This initiative also raised awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and balanced nutrition, and facilitated the use of information technology for marketing local products. However, challenges such as access to capital, unmet weather, and infrastructure still need to be overcome. Collaboration between the government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector is needed to support the absence of this program. By strengthening the capacity of community groups, it is hoped that Lumban Gurning Village can achieve better food security and encourage sustainable development.