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Mothers in Bingkat Village have daily activities as housewives and participate with their husbands as farmers and livestock, as well as social activities of village and religious organizations, not to the extent of family economic improvement activities. Making instant dry healthy drinks from natural ingredients, such as ginger or other plants around the house is very easy, simple tools, low cost, and has economic value. The target of the activity is to provide assistance in making dry instant healthy drinks. Based on this, it is considered necessary to provide assistance in making dry instant healthy drinks. Assistance is not only manufacturing, but also good product packaging and counseling on the marketing direction of products made by the people of Bingkat Village. This instant dry healthy drink product from natural ingredients has a selling value, so it is hoped that it can increase family income and welfare.

The problem of household waste in Kalanganyar Village, Sedati District, Sidoarjo Regency, is increasing along with population growth, while residents' knowledge about waste sorting is still minimal and processing facilities are limited. This community service program aims to increase awareness and cleanliving behavior through education and mentoring on household waste processing based on the 3R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). This activity adopts an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach that focuses on mapping and utilizing local potential, such as health cadres, youth organizations, the spirit of mutual cooperation, and the availability of potential land. The implementation methods include appreciative inquiry, focus group discussions (FGDs), in-depth interviews with the Head of the Sopo Nyongko TPS and community leaders, participatory observation, and practical mentoring for housewives, youth organizations, and TPS managers on February 9. The results of the activity showed an increase in residents' understanding of PHBS and waste management, indicated by the enthusiasm of participants during the educational session. The program also successfully activated local agents of change: youth groups began implementing inorganic waste recycling, and health cadres designed a home-based waste sorting system.

Population growth and changing consumption patterns have led to a continuous increase in waste generation, with household organic waste being the dominant component in Bantul Regency. Low levels of public knowledge and awareness regarding waste management are also contributing factors. One environmentally friendly alternative for organic waste management is the use of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae, which have high bioconversion capabilities. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of housewives in managing household organic waste using BSF maggots. The activity was carried out in RT 01, Mojosari Hamlet, Baturetno Village, Banguntapan District, Bantul Regency, involving 20 participants. The implementation method included a site survey, material delivery, an introduction to the life cycle and benefits of BSF maggots, an explanation of waste sorting, maggot feeding, and post-activity observations. However, limitations in maggot maintenance techniques persisted, requiring ongoing mentoring. This activity contributes to reducing waste generation at its source and supports sustainable household waste management based on community participation.

Population growth and changing consumption patterns have led to a continuous increase in waste generation, with household organic waste being the dominant component in Bantul Regency. Low levels of public knowledge and awareness regarding waste management are also contributing factors. One environmentally friendly alternative for organic waste management is the use of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae, which have high bioconversion capabilities. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of housewives in managing household organic waste using BSF maggots. The activity was carried out in RT 01, Mojosari Hamlet, Baturetno Village, Banguntapan District, Bantul Regency, involving 20 participants. The implementation method included a site survey, material delivery, an introduction to the life cycle and benefits of BSF maggots, an explanation of waste sorting, maggot feeding, and post-activity observations. However, limitations in maggot maintenance techniques persisted, requiring ongoing mentoring. This activity contributes to reducing waste generation at its source and supports sustainable household waste management based on community participation.

The main problem in Longko Village is the low utilization of coconut husk waste due to limited community knowledge and processing skills, resulting in the waste being discarded or burned without economic value. This Community Service Program aimed to empower the community through innovative processing of coconut husk into environmentally friendly and marketable broom products. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of observation, socialization, technical training, mentoring, and evaluation, involving six participants from farming households and housewives. Evaluation was conducted by assessing participants’ skills and the quality of the products produced. The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ technical competencies, as indicated by an increase in knowledge from 30% to 90% and practical skills from 25% to 80%. Most participants were able to independently produce at least one coconut husk broom with acceptable functional quality. Furthermore, the program enhanced participants’ understanding of the economic potential of coconut husk and created opportunities for sustainable household-based enterprises utilizing local resources.

A community service program (PKM) entitled "Skincare Product Dispute Resolution" was successfully implemented in Ngadi Village, Mojo District, Kediri Regency, involving village cadres, youth organizations, and community members, particularly housewives as skincare consumers. This PKM aims to provide solutions to skincare product disputes through five stages: outreach, training, technology implementation, mentoring, and sustainability evaluation. The outreach program began with a presentation on halal skincare products and consumer protection against misleading promotional practices, delivered by speakers from the Sharia Research Group (SReG) and the Non-Governmental Consumer Protection Organization. This program also includes in-kind and in-cash contributions, including training to improve customer service quality, ensure raw material quality standards and production processes comply with international standards, and ensure product information transparency. In addition, a loyalty program and transportation cost incentives were provided to affected consumers. PKM partners played an active role in providing information and inviting the community to participate in this activity. The implementation of this activity is expected to strengthen consumer trust and ensure protection of consumer rights related to skincare products.

This study aims to improve the welfare of curly red chili farmers in Tanjung Seteko Village through the innovation of processing fresh chili into chili oil. The background of this research lies in the low added value of fresh chili and frequent price fluctuations that cause unstable farmer incomes. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages, with purposive sampling covering farmers, farmer group members, housewives, and village officials. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The results indicate that processing chili into chili oil can extend shelf life up to 1–2 months at room temperature and more than 6 months under refrigeration, reduce harvest losses by 30–40%, and significantly increase economic value compared to selling fresh chili. A single production process using 5 kg of curly red chili yields 16 liters of chili oil with an estimated selling price of IDR 1.500.000-2.000.000 per production cycle, showing that simple processing activities can provide substantial added value for farmers. Beyond economic benefits, this innovation strengthens community empowerment by improving processing skills, encouraging economic independence, promoting participation in value-added businesses, and reinforcing local economic resilience. The social impacts also include youth and women empowerment and broader opportunities for local product–based entrepreneurship. The study recommends continuous capacity development, digital marketing strategies, and ongoing mentoring to optimize farmer welfare. Therefore, processing curly red chili into chili oil is a strategic solution to enhance income, skills, and sustainable rural economic development.

This study aims to improve the welfare of curly red chili farmers in Tanjung Seteko Village through the innovation of processing fresh chili into chili oil. The background of this research lies in the low added value of fresh chili and frequent price fluctuations that cause unstable farmer incomes. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages, with purposive sampling covering farmers, farmer group members, housewives, and village officials. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The results indicate that processing chili into chili oil can extend shelf life up to 1–2 months at room temperature and more than 6 months under refrigeration, reduce harvest losses by 30–40%, and significantly increase economic value compared to selling fresh chili. A single production process using 5 kg of curly red chili yields 16 liters of chili oil with an estimated selling price of IDR 1.500.000-2.000.000 per production cycle, showing that simple processing activities can provide substantial added value for farmers. Beyond economic benefits, this innovation strengthens community empowerment by improving processing skills, encouraging economic independence, promoting participation in value-added businesses, and reinforcing local economic resilience. The social impacts also include youth and women empowerment and broader opportunities for local product–based entrepreneurship. The study recommends continuous capacity development, digital marketing strategies, and ongoing mentoring to optimize farmer welfare. Therefore, processing curly red chili into chili oil is a strategic solution to enhance income, skills, and sustainable rural economic development.

The community-based mentoring program for housewives in health fund planning aims to improve family financial management skills and promote sustainable financial independence. Many families, especially those from lower-income communities, lack awareness and preparedness in allocating funds for health needs. This often leads to financial difficulties when urgent medical expenses arise. Through a community-based approach, this program provides training, group discussions, and practical simulations for housewives on how to manage and plan health funds effectively. The results show a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and skills in family financial management related to health. Additionally, the establishment of community savings groups has fostered solidarity and mutual financial support among members. This program demonstrates that empowering housewives through community participation can strengthen household economic resilience and encourage greater community self-reliance in managing health funds.

This community service program was implemented to strengthen the capacity of the SIJATI Business Group in managing oyster mushroom cultivation in Sait Buttu Saribu Village, Simalungun Regency. This activity was motivated by the group's great potential in oyster mushroom production, but still faces obstacles in production, marketing, and business management aspects. The method used was a participatory-collaborative approach through stages of socialization, training, mentoring, provision of modern production equipment, strengthening digital marketing, and business management coaching. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the group's capacity. From a production aspect, the use of a stainless steel steamer machine and modern baglog racks increased time efficiency, saved energy, and doubled production capacity. From a marketing aspect, digital marketing training and collaboration with students as resellers expanded market reach, increased consumer interaction, and drove increased turnover. From a management aspect, digital-based financial records and assistance with business legality strengthened institutions and opened opportunities for access to capital. This program also had a social impact by increasing the economic contribution of housewives who were members of the group, thereby contributing to the welfare of the village community. Overall, strengthening the capacity of the SIJATI group aligns with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in poverty alleviation, gender equality, and inclusive economic growth. Therefore, this activity can serve as a model for empowering competitive and sustainable local commodity-based MSMEs.

Women's empowerment is a program increasingly promoted by the government. When women are empowered, they will contribute in various sectors, including education, economics, culture, health, the environment, and so on. The presence of female entrepreneurs will shape the presence of women entrepreneurs in each region, bringing new breakthroughs to their respective business fields. The objectives of this community service activity are: 1) To provide knowledge about digital technology that women in Purwo Hamlet, Pasuruan Regency, can use to explore creative entrepreneurial ideas. 2) To provide mentoring and capital assistance for the most creative, original ideas, which will be developed with a systematic business plan and business control. The stages of this community service activity begin with planning, implementation, and evaluation. The results of this community service activity are: 1) The women of Purwo Hamlet, consisting of housewives, teenagers, and adult women who have graduated from school, are very enthusiastic about finding entrepreneurial ideas by opening several business applications on their mobile phones, then designing business ideas or business plans. They are also given modest capital rewards for original ideas. 2) The business plan submitted by the women of Purwo Hamlet related to the natural resources in Purwo Hamlet and what was implemented was young papaya fruit, which was planned to be made into shredded fruit targeting vegetarian consumers.

This study focuses on improving digital literacy and formal Indonesian language proficiency among the Indonesian diaspora community in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The community faces challenges in adapting to digital technology and maintaining linguistic and cultural identity, which limits their socio-economic participation and engagement in community activities. The objective of this research is to develop and implement a community-based program that enhances digital skills while promoting national language usage and cultural preservation. The program employed a participatory and interactive approach, including workshops, hands-on practice, mentoring, role-play, and storytelling, targeting 30 participants comprising youth, MSME actors, teachers, village officials, and housewives. Pre-test and post-test evaluations, direct observation, and interviews were used to assess the impact of the program. The results show significant improvements in digital literacy, with participants demonstrating enhanced skills in e-mail usage, document sharing, e-wallet applications, and digital security awareness, with post-test gains ranging from 40% to 45%. Likewise, proficiency in formal Indonesian language, public speaking, and cultural knowledge increased by 25% to 28%, reflecting both technical and cultural skill development. The findings indicate that community-based, participatory learning integrated with cultural reinforcement effectively bridges the digital divide and strengthens linguistic identity among diaspora communities. The study concludes that such a hybrid model not only empowers participants in digital and linguistic capacities but also promotes cultural sustainability and social cohesion, offering a scalable and replicable framework for similar communities.

The problem faced by partners in community service activities is the low level of creative economic skills among housewives in RW 15, Meteseh Village, Semarang City. This condition has an impact on limited family economic independence, so efforts are needed to develop entrepreneurial potential that is in line with community needs. One potential business opportunity is making wedding dowries, given the stable and growing market demand. However, limited knowledge, creativity, and skills in producing attractive dowry products with sales value are the main obstacles faced by partners. This community service program aims to increase the creativity and economic independence of housewives through dowry making skills training. The method used includes a phased training, starting from an introduction to materials and basic dowry making techniques, developing creative designs, and product marketing strategies both digitally through social media and directly (offline). Participants are also provided with mentoring to improve their understanding of simple business management, product branding, and promotional techniques to be competitive in the market. The target outputs of this activity include the creation of an independent dowry making business, the production of quality dowry products with creative designs, and improving participants' ability to market their products. In addition, this activity resulted in video documentation of the implementation, potential registration of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and publication in a community service journal. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge and skills based on a comparison of pre-test and post-test results. Before the training, most participants did not understand basic techniques or product marketing strategies.

Berambang Hamlet, located in Batu Putih Village, Sekotong Subdistrict, possesses abundant agricultural potential in the form of bananas. However, their utilization remains limited to simple processing, such as fried bananas, which offer low economic value. The housewives in this hamlet express a strong desire to develop more diverse and economically valuable banana-based products, but they face challenges due to limited skills in production, packaging, and marketing. This community service initiative aims to enhance the economic capacity of housewives through technical training in banana processing, product packaging, and effective marketing strategies. The methods applied include participatory observation, focused group discussions, hands-on practical training, and ongoing mentoring. The results of this activity indicate a significant improvement in participants' skills, particularly in processing bananas into products such as flavored banana chips. Additionally, participants are now able to design attractive packaging and market their products both locally and through digital platforms. This initiative has also succeeded in fostering new awareness of household economic potential and has encouraged entrepreneurial spirit within the community. Thus, the program not only provides short-term benefits in the form of increased skills but also creates sustainable economic opportunities for the residents of Berambang Hamlet. This capacity-building effort is expected to serve as a starting point for the development of micro-enterprises based on local potential, thereby contributing to improved family welfare and strengthening the village economy.

Household waste is one of the major contributors to environmental problems. Waste management based on the 3Rs is an important strategy in reducing negative impacts on health and ecosystems. This study aims to review the literature on the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the community in managing household waste based on the 3R principles. The method used was a literature study by collecting literature from Google Scholar and Science Direct. The results showed that good knowledge encourages positive attitudes and more effective waste management practices. Education, especially to housewives, is proven to increase awareness and active participation in sorting and processing waste. Successful waste management requires active community involvement, infrastructure support, and ongoing mentoring. In conclusion, the strong relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice shows the importance of an integrated approach to household waste management based on the 3R principles to create a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. The contribution of this research to science is through the review of various field studies from a number of regions in Indonesia, and emphasizes the urgency of community-based education, especially for strategic groups such as housewives. Educational efforts to increase active participation and awareness of the 3R principles can be used as a reference in designing intervention programs by both the government and non-governmental organizations.  

Entrepreneurship training entitled "Social Innovation in Community Empowerment: Creating New Entrepreneurs Sewing Hajatan Bags and Dasters from Used Sarong Fabric in Kayen Village, Bandarkedungmulyo District" aims to improve technical skills, understanding of social entrepreneurship, and digital marketing strategies for non-productive housewives. This program was implemented on October 27-30, 2024 at the Kayen Village Hall and was attended by 20 participants. The implementation of the activity included a pre-test stage to measure initial abilities, technical training in sewing hajatan bags and dasters, and a post-test to evaluate the results of the training. The post-test results showed an average increase of 65% in sewing skills, understanding of the concept of social entrepreneurship, and product marketing skills. During the training, several obstacles were identified, including limited tools and supporting materials, disparities in the initial skill levels of participants, and the lack of confidence of some participants in utilizing digital platforms for marketing. These obstacles were successfully overcome through intensive mentoring by a team of trainers who provided practical direction and motivation during the activity. As a concrete result, four business groups were formed, namely the Bodeh Group, the Amanah Kreatif Group, the Maju Jaya Sewing House, and the Mak Kreatif Group, which utilize digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and Shopee to support the marketing of their products. This program not only increases the capacity of individual participants but also creates a sustainable community-based entrepreneurial ecosystem. The results of the training show that the social innovation approach can be an effective solution to significantly empower the economy of rural communities. With proper implementation, this model has the potential to be replicated in other areas to overcome similar problems.

This program aims to increase the income of MSME housewives through innovation and modification of donut topping products. This program is designed to empower housewives with new skills in making and marketing more interesting and varied donuts. Through training and mentoring, it is hoped that housewives can improve the quality of their products, attract more customers, and ultimately increase family income. The method used to develop the Skills Training Program is the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. This approach involves the active participation of SME owners, namely housewives, as program stakeholders. Data collection techniques include interviews, surveys and observations, while the data collected will be analyzed qualitatively by coding data and compiling narratives to identify relevant problems and solutions. The result of this work, namely the UKM skills improvement program for housewives, is a comprehensive initiative that involves the active participation of UKM owners and stakeholders. This includes technical, managerial, financial and financial literacy training to increase production and competitiveness of SMEs. The program also covers aspects such as information technology, social skills, environmental sustainability and collaboration to empower SMEs as a whole. With this holistic approach, it is hoped that SMEs can develop and contribute to local economic growth and have wider market opportunities, especially for housewives in general.

The community empowerment program through traditional panyaram cake-making training in Barbaran Village, Panyabungan Barat District, Mandailing Natal Regency, aims to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of housewives and strengthen community-based economics. Despite its potential, Barbaran Village faces challenges due to limited skills and access to training. The program is carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and mentoring. The preparation stage involves identifying targets, forming groups, and planning activities. The implementation phase includes practical training in making panyaram cakes, guided by experienced instructors. Finally, the mentoring stage provides participants with business tools and support in managing business administration. This program significantly improved participants' skills in producing high-quality panyaram cakes, attractive packaging, and understanding entrepreneurship, including business legality. It also boosted participants’ self-confidence and social solidarity, paving the way for new business opportunities and enhancing family welfare. By optimizing local resources, the program enables the women of Barbaran Village to establish panyaram cakes as a flagship product and compete in the local market. The program’s sustainability is expected to create local job opportunities, foster independent economic growth, and support the community's long-term development. This initiative highlights the potential of traditional culinary products to drive community empowerment and economic resilience.

This service was held in Wonokerso Village, District. Limbung District. Stem. The aim is to empower the entrepreneurial community by non-working housewives. Techniques for implementing community service using learning and mentoring methods. The target of this service is 20 housewives. The results to be achieved are 1) the participants understand the meaning of creative entrepreneurship and are able to run a home business, especially making Emping Mlinjo. 2) Not only that, but also able to market their own products. Community Service as one of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education is carried out in a sustainable manner (sustainable)

One of the efforts made to deal with trash or newspaper waste is to recycle waste by utilizing and making various decorative lampshade products that can fill and beautify environmentally friendly room decorations known as ecogreen decoration spaces. Decorative lampshades are a complement to room decoration that can beautify a room, be it the family room, living room, bedroom and lounge room or terrace. The decorative lampshade products are in the form of sitting decorative lampshades that are placed on tables or cabinets, decorative lampshades mounted on walls and hanging decorative lampshades. Newspaper waste has enormous potential if it can be recycled into an alternative raw material to replace natural raw materials. The process of recycling newspaper waste into recycled paper raw material is carried out by processing newspaper waste. The training and mentoring program for housewives and youth youth groups in Soginti Village, Paguat District has slowly shown encouraging results and could be an excellent solution in overcoming the crisis of piles of newspaper waste. This training activity is very useful not only for housewives and youth youth groups in Soginti Village, Paguat District, but can also be useful for sub-district and village officials as well as the community in general to become a solution to overcome environmental degradation due to piles of newspaper waste and how to use it. return the waste (reuse).