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This community service aims to empower the Dasawisma Women's Group of Nyama Preparation Village, Maluku Barat Daya Regency, through training in making mustard sticks as a product innovation based on local agricultural products. The problems faced are the low utilisation of mustard harvest which leads to low selling prices and limited product innovation skills. The method used was a participatory approach with hands-on experience-based training techniques. The training includes the process of making mustard sticks, starting from the selection of ingredients, processing, to product packaging. The results showed that the Dasawisma women's group succeeded in improving their skills in processing mustard into value-added products. The emergence of local leaders and the creation of solidarity between group members are also positive impacts of this training. The programme provided new economic opportunities for the group, as well as introducing mustard stick products to the local market. In conclusion, this service successfully empowered the community through local product innovation and formed a new working structure that is more organised and sustainable.

The importance of implementing Community Service (PKM) in the Tri Dharma of Higher Education can make a positive contribution to society. The implementation of this PKM is entitled "Innovation in Making Gropak Made from Cassava in the Dasawisma Group in Central Sokaraja Village RT 2 RW 7 in an Effort to Pioneer Independent Business Opportunities." This Community Service will be carried out on Jalan Sidodadi RT 2 RW 7 Sokaraja Tengah Banyumas. The method used in implementing PKM is a participatory approach, lectures, and an FGD (Focus Group Discussion) approach containing counseling on how to find out how to create greater space for women who want to try to develop themselves through productive efforts. Other benefits of women's empowerment through a creative economy by utilizing natural resources as an effort to empower women in improving the economy of dasawisma groups and village communities. Apart from that, it is hoped that with community service, the existence of universities can contribute to the development of the application of science to society. It is hoped that the knowledge gained in this community service will provide further insight into the use of natural potential to optimize the role of women, especially in improving the family economy so that women can be independent, especially in Sokaraja Tengah Village, Sokaraja Banyumas District, Central Java.

The rolling pig farming program in Watu Lanur Village, NTT, is a women's empowerment initiative through dasawisma. This program aims to improve the economic and social welfare of dasawisma members by providing capital in the form of pig seeds which are maintained and developed on a rolling basis. Each group gets piglets to raise until they reach a certain age, then part of the results are returned to the program to be given to the next group. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation methods. The results of this research show that the effectiveness measurement indicator, namely understanding the program, can be said to be ineffective because there are still group members who do not understand when faced with problems such as pigs that are not fit and need treatment, are right on target, the implementation of the rolling pig farming program in Watu Lanur village is appropriate. with what is planned, starting from program planning, target groups, to planning strategies for successful implementation of the program, timely implementation of the Rolling Pig Farming Program cannot be measured with certainty because it is related to the reproduction of living creatures, Achieving the goal of implementing the rolling livestock program in Watu village The goal has not been achieved in accordance with the predetermined goals because not all groups have succeeded, this is due to the cold weather and the implementers or target recipients not having prepared for what will happen, and real change can be said to have not been effective because there are still many groups who fail.

The empowerment carried out by Dasawisma’s Family Welfare Empowerment, Sempaja Selatan Subdistrict is an activity that functions as an effort to cultivating plants on limited land. This research discusses (1) describing the process of empowering the use of medicinal plants and (2) identifying the factors that influence the empowerment of the use of medicinal plants in Dasawisma’s Family Welfare Empowerment. This study used qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques are through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out by data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Validity of data using triangulation techniques and techniques. The results of this research consist of: (1) Empowerment of the Use of Medicinal Plants which includes: a) awareness stage based on the results of identification and discussions carried out by Dasawisma’s Family Welfare Empowerment members with the Village Head b) capacity building stage carried out by socialization, introduction, training, and determining learning models for medicinal plants and c) the empowerment stage involves distributing tasks and empowering PKK members to become independent. 2) Factors that support empowerment are the unity of members who want to develop, trainers who are appropriate to their field, and funds fully supported by the village head.

Dasawisma groups have strategic potential in supporting family independence, but have not been optimally empowered. This Community Service activity aims to strengthen Dasawisma's capacity as agents of social change in enhancing family independence through the internalization of independence spirit values. The method used was a participatory and educational community organizing approach, implemented at Dasawisma Asoka RT.007, Bukit Timah Sub-district, Dumai City, on August 10, 2024. Activities included interactive material delivery, group discussions, work program preparation simulations, and reflective evaluations. The results showed increased understanding among Dasawisma members regarding their strategic roles, emergence of initiative and self-confidence, ability to formulate solutions based on local potential, and formation of more structured cooperation patterns and emergence of local mobilizer figures. The participatory approach based on independence values proved effective in driving Dasawisma's transformation from administrative implementers to subjects of independent and sustainable family and community development.

This community service was carried out at Dasawisma Anggrek Bulan in Pandau Jaya Village, Siak Hulu District, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. This activity was held on Sunday 09 June 2024 with the theme Socialization of Packaging and Label Design for Dish Soap Products at Mompreneur Wisma Anggrek Bulan, Pandau Jaya Village. Packaging and labels are one of the important factors in product marketing. Apart from protecting the product to prevent damage, packaging is also a promotional tool to attract consumer interest. This service activity was carried out with the aim of increasing the knowledge of Dasawisma Anggrek Bulan mompreneurs regarding branding. The method of implementing this service is carried out in two ways, namely the lecture method and practice. It is hoped that the results of this community service activity will increase the understanding and ability of mompreneur members of Dasawisma Anggrek Bulan in making product packaging and labels so that they are useful and have a positive impact on the business being developed.

This community service program was motivated by the suboptimal role of Dasawisma as a grassroots community organization in improving family welfare. Several Dasawisma groups still faced challenges in organizational management, low member participation, and limited understanding of productive and sustainable activity management. The objective of this program was to strengthen the organizational capacity of Dasawisma, increase member participation, and foster a spirit of solidarity and independence toward family welfare. The methods applied included a participatory approach through counseling sessions, group discussions, simple organizational management practices, and mentoring of Dasawisma activities. The results indicated an improvement in members’ understanding of organizational functions and the importance of structured activity planning. Members became more actively involved in preparing work programs, maintaining simple administrative records, and implementing productive and social activities. Behavioral changes were also observed, including increased collective responsibility, stronger cooperation among members, and the emergence of several local leaders. Furthermore, the program fostered a new awareness that Dasawisma is not merely a routine meeting forum, but a platform for empowering women and families toward sustainable welfare improvement.