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Urban poverty remains a complex social problem that affects various community groups, including scavengers who work within the informal sector. This study aims to analyze the survival strategies of scavengers in Tangerang City and reflect on their experiences from a Christian theological perspective. The research uses a qualitative approach through literature study and descriptive analysis of relevant social phenomena. The findings show that scavengers develop several survival strategies, including utilizing family and community networks, working persistently, selecting strategic collection areas, managing limited income, and adapting to uncertain environmental and economic conditions. Nevertheless, scavengers continue to face social marginalization, economic vulnerability, occupational risks, limited access to health services, and inadequate social protection. From a Christian theological perspective, this reality calls for a response grounded in love, justice, human dignity, and concern for marginalized communities. Therefore, churches, local communities, and wider society are expected to participate actively in empowering scavengers through holistic, inclusive, and contextual approaches that strengthen welfare, social recognition, and sustainable livelihoods.

Fuel is one of the important components in fishing activities. The cost incurred by fishermen for fuel is estimated to reach 60-70% of the total operational costs of fishing. Fluctuations in fuel prices felt by fishermen will have an impact on the sustainability of fishing activities, especially in the economic aspect, because fuel is one of the most important factors to support fishermen's activities. This study aims to analyze the survival strategies of small fishermen in meeting their living needs after the increase in fuel prices in Environment II, Pandan Village, Pandan District. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques are carried out by literature studies, observations, interviews and documentation. The main informants in this study were five small fishermen, the key informant was the Head of Pandan Village, and an additional informant was one of the surrounding communities. The data obtained in the field were analyzed qualitatively to obtain conclusions. The results of the study show that small fishermen in Environment II, Pandan Village, carried out several survival strategies to meet their living needs after the increase in fuel prices, namely, diversifying livelihoods, diversifying fishing gear, extending working hours, involving wives in work, minimizing expenses, borrowing money from family and neighbors, and relying on assistance provided by the government.

The increasingly modern technological development brings blessings to some societies but also has a negative impact on other societies in this way. The tradesman, in carrying out his current job, is competing with other means of transport, which has an impact on the decrease in the turnover of tradesmen's transport services. The purpose of this research is to look at the form of survival strategies in the midst of such unfavorable conditions. The research was conducted by the Kuta Alam District of Banda Aceh. This study uses a qualitative approach to case studies. The research data was obtained through observations and in-depth interviews. The in-depth interview involved five informants based on criteria of at least five years of experience working as a scavenger and having been over 30 years of age. The results of the research showed a variety of obstacles faced by the craftsman in carrying out his profession: a. decreased earnings; b. the intensity of interaction is decreasing; c. inability to compete with the online fleet; d. productivity of work is declining. Therefore, the beacon is looking for a strategy to keep them alive: a. popularizing the name beacons according to the authority held by the province of Aceh (enforcing the Islamic Shariah); b. diversification of livelihoods, which is a double livelihood pattern run by beacones to cover a lack of income in carrying out their main profession. Despite having developed some strategies, the scout is still in an unfavorable condition. Thus, it can be concluded that the presence of the predicted scoundrel will fade more and more in the future.

Sidoarjo Regency has a beach in the eastern region along 27 km which crosses several sub-districts such as Sedati, Buduran, Sidoarjo, Porong and Jabon. The Lapindo mud disaster that occurred in 2006 in Sidoarjo had a broad impact on people's daily lives. The Lapindo mud disaster was an event of hot mudflow and the emergence of gas onto the ground which claimed many lives and had a major direct impact on the community. The occurrence of the Lapindo mud disaster was initiated by oil drilling from PT. Lapindo Brantas Inc., which was later in the drilling process, experienced a failure resulting in an explosion from underground and then gushing out. Many were victims in the incident ranging from babies, children, adults to the elderly and many people, houses, villages, districts, schools and other buildings were drowned. In addition, many people have lost their jobs and their homes which makes them all feel stressed to the point of depression. Until now, the problems caused by the Lapindo mudflow disaster have not been resolved. This is because the responsibility for compensation that is given is not evenly distributed or does not even receive a penny. As a result, there are still frequent conflicts and prolonged demonstrations. Meanwhile, the victims of the Lapindo mudflow have used many strategies to survive and continue their lives so that they do not continue to mourn the sadness that exists.

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Pasar Uka kelurahan Air Putih Kecamatan Tuah Madani Kota Pekanbaru Provinsi Riau dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui : 1) Bagaimana profil pedagang pakaian bekas, serta 2) Bagaimana strategi pedagang pakaian bekas untuk mengatasi persoalan yang dihadapi oleh usahanya. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian pendekatan metode kualitatif secara  deskriptif dengan mengambil 5 subjek utama 2 informan triangulasi dan 2 subjek kunci (Key informan). Serta penentuan informasi ini menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling  dengan pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori Strategi Bertahan Hidup Edi Suharto. Hasil analisis dari penelitian ini  yang Pertama,  aspek yang menjadi pedagang pakaian bekas adalah masih mudahnya untuk mendapatkan pakaian bekas dari kota-kota lain yang banyak pemasoknya dan Mendapatkan keuntungan  dengan  modal tidak terlalu banyak. Para peminat  pakaian bekas ini selalu ada, Pedagang selalu menjual dengan melihat merk dan  model.  Kedua, Kendala yang sering dihadapi oleh pedagang adalah izin pemerintah tentang adanya larang impor pakaian bekas dan para pedagang juga sering mendapatkan pakaian bekas yang tidak bagus. Ketiga, Strategi yang dilakukan pedagang adalah Strategi aktif dengan cara mempertahankan potensi yang seperti memanfaatkan anggota keluarga, selektif dalam berjualan dan menambah barang dagangan. Serta, strategi pasif menghemat pengeluaran ekonomi dengan cara mampu memilih harga pakaian yang tinggi untuk menciptakan pendapatan tinggi dan menabung hasil dagangan, dan strategi jaringan dengan cara harus menjalin hubungan yang baik dengan pihak agen dan pembeli untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari.

Pandemi COVID-19 yang terjadi di Indonesia merupakan bencana yang tidak pernah diduga sebelumnya dan kita juga tahu bahwa pandemi juga membawa dampak besar bagi beberapa sektor baik kesehatan, sosial, politik dan tak terkecuali perekonomian. Kondisi perekonomian masyarakat sekarang ini menuntut tiap orang untuk “bertahan hidup” dengan kondisi seadanya. Sejalan dengan itu, selama kondisi pandemi COVID-19 tidak hanya industri besar saja yang terpapar, namun juga termasuk para pelaku UMKM di Indonesia. Dimana kita tahu bahawasannya Indonesia yang didominasi oleh Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM), perlu mendapat perhatian khusus karena kita mengetahui bahwa UMKM memegang peran strategis dalam pembangunan perekonomian nasional dan juga sangat erat kaitannya dalam penyerapan tenaga kerja. Namun kebijakan pemerintah seperti social distancing, pembatasan sosial berskala besar (PSBB) juga berdampak kepada tersendatnya distribusi bahan baku dan produk UMKM. Di tengah pandemi COVID-19, ada saja peluang kerja yang bisa dimanfaatkan. Pola pikir yang eksploratif jadi kunci penting  di tengah krisis. Berlandaskan pada fenomena dan pemikiran yang ada, diperlukan adanya upaya untuk meningkatkan minat masyarakat pada UMKM untuk dapat memanfaatkan peluang yang ada untuk membuka usaha baru di teangah-tengah krisis pandemi yang terjadi. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak pandemi COVID-19 terhadap eksistensi UMKM di Indonesia dan  bagaimana melihat adanya berbagai peluang usaha UMKM dan ekonomi kreatif di era New Normal ketikan pandemi COVID-19 berlangsung.