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Reading is a highly beneficial activity for gaining information, knowledge, and insights. When the children are encouraged to develop reading habits from an early age, they are likely to grow into individuals who enjoy reading. During this crucial and education phase, children exhibit creativity, imagination, and honesty in their thoughts and emotions. However, according to UNESCO, the literacy rate in Indonesia remains relatively low. Through the use of interactive storytelling in childrens’s education, thin community service projecta aims to promote a culture of reading. The first step in the initiative involves providing media that highlight the benefits of interactive storytelling in enhancing children’s reading interest. This method is expected to offer a fun and engaging learning experience while fostering children’s creativity, imagination, and critical thinking skills. Interactive storytelling also serves as an effective teaching strategy to support the holistic development of children.

The reading interest index in Indonesia according to the UNESCO survey is still relatively low, so support from various parties is needed, one of which is quality library facilities and infrastructure. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the quality of library services. This study aims to assess the quality of regional library services in Depok City using a qualitative descriptive approach. The focus of this study refers to the five dimensions of Prasuraman's theory, namely Responsiveness, Assurance, Tangible, Empathy, and Reliability.Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study showed that the library succeeded in providing accurate, timely, and consistent services in accordance with strict SOPs and routine evaluations, reflecting a high level of reliability. In terms of responsiveness, the library is responsive to visitor needs through mobile library services, digital services, and efficient complaint management. Service quality is guaranteed through regular training for staff and friendly attitudes of officers, creating a comfortable and trusted environment. Empathy is shown through an approach that is tailored to visitor needs, providing personal attention that makes visitors feel appreciated. Despite limitations in facilities, the library strives to provide adequate services, including facilities for people with disabilities, especially the blind and deaf.

This paper assesses the capacity-building program for tour guides in Pokdarwis KWIK Berkah Mandiri at Adiluhur Tourism Village, aimed at supporting Kebumen Regency’s bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status by 2024. The program utilizes a participatory approach with intensive training and workshops to enhance knowledge, communication skills, and storytelling related to local geological and cultural heritage. English language training is also included to improve interactions with international tourists. Featured on Asterdewi.id, the new "Go English Geopark" program contributes to better service quality, enhanced tourist experiences, and increased local engagement in geopark promotion and conservation. The program plays a significant role in Kebumen’s goal of achieving UNESCO Global Geopark status.

Noken is a traditional bag made from woven or knitted plant fibers. Noken, as a native Papuan culture that has received recognition from UNESCO, is a native Papuan handicraft whose sustainability needs to be taken into account. Protection for Papuan noken is a form of preserving the community of its heirs in maintaining the level of extinction and becoming a bond between themselves and their natural life. The method used is qualitative with the data collection technique being library research, where the author examines several library sources as references in this writing. Preserving noken is not only important to maintain the continuity of Papuan culture, but also as an effort to unify the culture between more than 250 ethnic groups in Papua.

Batik is one of Indonesia's cultural heritages which was recognized by UNESCO on October 2 2009. The word "batik" comes from two Javanese terms, namely "amba" and "nitik" which means write and dot. This cultural heritage from Solo can be a means to deepen the experience of learning language and culture. This research found that adding batik to the BIPA curriculum can increase participant engagement and encourage their interest in Indonesian. The results show that Batik is not only a cultural heritage but also a bridge between language and culture. The integration of cultural elements in Indonesian language learning can provide a real picture, making it easier for BIPA students to understand. These results can be used as a guide for BIPA teachers, educational institutions, and related parties to create learning strategies that are in line with the internationalization of Indonesian.

Educational innovation in Indonesia continues to develop to create a learning system that is adaptive to changing times. One of the efforts made is to implement the four pillars of UNESCO education, namely learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, and learning to live together. The study looked at SD Nasima Semarang, which implemented a student exchange program to support its vision of becoming an international school. Through observation and interviews, this study evaluates how daily, weekly, and flagship programs at SD Nasima, including the dual curriculum (Independent and Cambridge Curriculum), as well as extracurricular activities and habituation of manners, contribute to character formation and improvement of student competence. The findings show that the combination of these programs has succeeded in improving the quality of education, building character, and strengthening    

discusses the analysis of education policy in England and compares it with the education situation in Indonesia. With a focus on England as a developed country, this research maps various aspects of education policy such as curriculum, funding, assessment, and follow-up after formal education. Meanwhile, education in Indonesia, as a developing country, is also experiencing significant developments in its education system. Through comparative analysis, this research evaluates the differences and similarities between the two countries, including aspects of access, quality and relevance of education. A literature review involving key references such as government reports and UNESCO publications formed the basis of this research. The results of the analysis are expected to provide insight into education policies in both countries, as well as clarify challenges and opportunities in improving the quality of education.

As one of Indonesia's cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, the Kawung motif holds a wealth of deep aesthetic, philosophical, and symbolic values. Studies on the geometric forms and patterns in the Kawung motif not only offer a better understanding of cultural heritage, but also open up opportunities to explore the relationship between art, mathematics, and philosophy. This research aims to explore the geometric forms and patterns in the Kawung motif in depth, by integrating perspectives from art, mathematics, and philosophy. By analyzing the geometric structure and mathematical principles underlying this motif, as well as relating them to the symbolic and philosophical meanings contained within, it is expected to gain a more holistic understanding of Indonesia's cultural heritage and the intellectual wealth it possesses.

Preserving local culture, especially batik, is an important aspect of sustainable development in Indonesia. This research aims to see how people in Indonesia realize how important it is to preserve batik culture, especially for the community to encourage local products. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with primary data in the form of observations and interviews and secondary data in the form of literature studies, including books, journals and other internet sources. The research results found that efforts to preserve batik continue, driven by the government's commitment as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Through the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), creative cities like Pekalongan can become models of sustainable development by combining aspects of creativity, arts education and cultural heritage preservation. In this way, local culture is not only a national identity, but also an instrument for achieving overall sustainable development goals.

Batik tulis merupakan batik yang teknik pembuatan paling tertua dan paling tradisional yang ada di Indonesia. Hal ini karena teknik pembuatan batik tulis khususnya dilakukan secara manual dengan menggunakan canting dan malam.  Eksistensi batik sudah dikenal luas baik lokal maupun mancanegara. Bahkan, pada tanggal 2 Oktober 2009, UNESCO menetapkan batik sebagai Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) atau Warisan Budaya Takbenda. Pengabdian masyarakat ini focus dalam upaya menumbuh kembangkan eksistensi UMKM batik tulis tradisional di Desa Kalipucang Wetan, Kecamatan Batang, Kabupaten Batang bersama Pemerintah Daerah dan Perguruan Tinggi Fakultas Hukum UNTAG Semarang serta Fakultas Hukum Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Metode pengabdian masyarakat dengan penyuluhan hukum dan diskusi. Hasil penyuluhan hukum didapat kesadaran bagaimana pelaku pengrajin batik tradisional semakin lebih paham tentang keamanan transaksi bisnis batik baik secara Nasional maupun Internasional serta pentingnya peran sinergis Pemerintahn Daerah, Perguruan Tinggi serta Perbank kan dalam upaya menumbuh kembangkan pelaku pembatik tulis tradisional lebih eksis dan mendunia.

The background of this research is the low literacy culture of students, this can be seen from the reading interest of Indonesian children which is still relatively low. According to a UNESCO survey, Indonesian children only read 27 pages a year and the dominant reading time of around 0-2 hours per day is 63%, while reading longer than 6 hours per day is only 2%. The purpose of this study was to find out the application of the storytelling method in increasing children's literacy in Indonesian language subjects. This study used descriptive qualitative research, while data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and observation. The results of this study indicate that literacy has a broad scope, not only talking about reading and writing letters, but the ability to capture information with logical and critical thinking, which is ultimately able to use it effectively to achieve certain goals. One method of increasing literacy in children is the storytelling method. The conclusion of this study is that there is a change in verbal ability, creativity and critical thinking in contributing ideas and imagination in the classroom.