TAAWUN

Assistance to Business Actors Through the Cultivation of Grapefruit Seeds to Improve the Village Economy

2025-06-25T12:44:38+00:00

This community service activity aims to increase the capacity of village business actors in the agribusiness sector through the transfer of knowledge and skills in the cultivation of sustainable and high economic value grapefruit seeds. The approach used is the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) method, which focuses on local potential and assets. These steps include: local potential, determination of goals and expectations, program design, determination of direction and indicators of success, and implementation and sustainability. This activity involved the village community and the owner of PT. Rumawan Pusaka Negeri as a partner. The results of the activity showed an increase in the knowledge and skills of residents in the seeding and grafting techniques of grapefruit seedlings, the formation of a new farmer group "Tani Bibit Lawu", and the emergence of residents' initiatives to develop a nursery business independently. The usefulness of this program is not only reflected in the economic aspect in the form of potential income increases, but also in the social aspect, namely the formation of a cooperation network, the spirit of cooperation, and the strengthening of the village's identity as a center for horticultural seeds. This activity proves that participatory local asset-based interventions can encourage sustainable village social and economic transformation.

Psychoeducation Program for Parents of Children with Special Needs in The Autistic Category

2025-06-27T06:16:47+00:00

The purpose of community service is to provide assistance to increase the acceptance of parents of children with special needs in the Autistic category. The method used is Psychoeducation. Psychoeducation is a method carried out to increase the acceptance of parents of Children with Special Needs in the Autistic Category. The participants in the dimming activity were parents of Children with Special Needs in the Autistic category, totaling 25 participants. Service participants have a pre-score, which is a low category in terms of parental acceptance. The method of psychoeducational activities consists of three main stages, as well as evaluation. In the preparation stage, the team first analyzed the needs of psychoeducation by conducting interviews with parents who have children with special needs in the Autistic category. Then, at the implementation stage, the activity included the delivery of material about parental acceptance of autistic children, the definition of Autism, the factors that cause Autism, sharing of the problems faced, and discussions. The results of the evaluation of this psychoeducational activity showed an increase in the average score from 22.40 in the pre-test to 67.20 in the post-test. Psychoeducation makes a positive contribution to the acceptance of parents of Children with Special Needs of autistic children. So that with increased acceptance from parents, it can increase the growth and development of autistic children through proper parenting.

Community Empowerment in the Development of Halal Tourism in Religious Destinations of Syaikh Wasil Setono Gedong Kediri

2025-06-27T16:34:11+00:00

This community service program aims to empower local communities around the religious destination of Syaikh Wasil, Setono Gedong, Kediri, in developing halal tourism through capacity building, improved understanding, and active community involvement. The program adopts the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, focusing on identifying and activating local assets as the core strength of empowerment. Activities included public education on halal tourism concepts, entrepreneurship training based on Islamic principles, mentoring for Muslim-friendly tourism services, and the establishment of collaborative forums among local business actors and community groups. The results indicate increased community awareness of halal tourism principles, the emergence and strengthening of small businesses that align with sharia values, and collective initiatives to build the destination's image as a clean, friendly, and Islamic spiritual site. Additionally, the program has contributed to increased income for local micro-entrepreneurs and significantly improved visitor experiences. The benefit of this program lies in its ability to establish a sustainable, community-based halal tourism foundation, strengthen the local economy, and promote the cultural-religious identity of Setonogedong within an inclusive and value-added tourism framework.

Technological Innovations for Superior Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises: Transformation of Youth Organizations in the Digital Era

2025-06-28T14:59:15+00:00

This entrepreneurship incubation program was designed to empower the youth of Karang Taruna in Poncol Village, Magetan Regency, with the primary objective of enhancing entrepreneurial capacity and the competitiveness of local MSMEs through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital marketing. The activities were carried out using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, which included the identification of needs based on local potential, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) for co-creating digital marketing strategies, technical training on the use of AI tools (market analytics and automated content design), and competency evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The results demonstrated significant achievements: (1) a 42% increase in understanding of creative and innovative entrepreneurship, as measured by pre- and post-test scores; (2) improvement in the quality and quantity of MSME products through optimized digital branding and expanded marketing networks; and (3) enhanced technical proficiency in utilizing AI for data-driven marketing strategy planning. These findings indicate that technology-based youth empowerment can catalyze transforming village-based MSMEs, leading to increased competitiveness of local products in the digital market. The sustainability of this initiative requires continuous mentoring and the development of flagship products rooted in local wisdom