Amalee: Indonesian Journal of Community Research and Engagement

Utilization of the Potential of Mangrove Forest Areas to Increase the Income of Coastal Communities in Kipai Village, Patani District

2025-02-07T01:08:20+00:00

Mangrove forests in Kipai Village provide significant benefits in terms of economy, ecology, and social aspects. However, the local community has limited awareness of these forests' direct and indirect benefits, particularly regarding the economic potential of mangrove-based commodities they have unknowingly utilized. This activity aims to provide training and assistance to the community, specifically to partners, on maximizing the potential of mangrove forest areas to improve the income of coastal communities in Kipai Village. Implementing this Community Service activity follows a structured approach to address partner challenges, including socialization, training, technology application, assistance, evaluation, and program sustainability. The evaluation involves interviewing several partner groups to gather feedback and impressions of the activities. The community members, particularly those who participated, have reported feeling the positive impact of the activity, as it has enhanced their knowledge and skills in utilizing the mangrove area's potential, thus enabling them to process it into products with higher economic value.

Effect of Technology Introduction on Opak Productivity in Kebumen Village, Tersono District, Batang Regency

2025-03-09T03:09:55+00:00

Opak production in Kebumen Village faces considerable challenges as it still uses traditional methods, resulting in low productivity and competitiveness in the market. The methods used were counseling, community empowerment, and introducing appropriate technologies such as drying ovens, cassava grinders, and oak dough molders to improve production efficiency. The program included training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Occupational Safety and Health (OHS), as well as intensive mentoring for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for 48 days. The implementation resulted in a 30% increase in production efficiency and a 20% decrease in work accidents. Applying this technology accelerates the production process, ensures product quality, and encourages innovation in digital marketing. The success of this program shows that the introduction of appropriate technology significantly contributes to improving the productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness of traditional food MSMEs. This empowerment model can inspire similar traditional food sector development in other areas with similar potential.

Training on Portioning Standards and Food Management in Daycare Centers in Bandung City

2025-03-16T01:06:02+00:00

Daycare is one of the places that has an important role in supporting children's growth and development, including ensuring children's nutritional intake is appropriate for their age. However, the current quality of daycare centers has not reached the appropriate level. Thus, assisting and increasing caregiver knowledge and skills on organizing a good meal is necessary. This community service program aims to improve the ability of caregivers to calculate nutritional intake according to children's needs and to properly manage the organization of meals in daycare. The method used in this program is a quasi-experiment, which provides training and assistance in preparing lunch menus and morning/afternoon snacks based on local foods. The results of the service program showed that 78.6% of caregivers stated that they were satisfied with the help provided by lecturers and female students during the daycare food menu cooking training, 85.7% of caregivers stated that the food menu made was easy to apply in their workplaces, and 92.9% of caregivers stated that the training provided was by their needs and wanted similar training again. This program can be an effective alternative to increase caregivers' knowledge in Daycare in preparing menus according to the nutritional needs of children.

Improving Improving Nutrition Literacy Through Social Behavior Change Communication in Stunting Prevention Efforts in Pundu Village

2025-02-27T10:29:16+00:00

Stunting is a significant public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas such as Pundu Village and Kotawaringin Timur Regency. This study aims to improve community nutrition literacy through the Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) approach to encourage behavioral changes in stunting prevention. The research employed an initial survey to understand community conditions, followed by interpersonal communication-based socialization and community-based counseling. The findings indicate that most community members lack understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition, especially in providing proper nutrition for pregnant women and young children. The socialization activities enhanced participants' awareness of the importance of consuming nutritious food and adopting healthy lifestyles, although challenges such as limited resources and food accessibility persist. This study demonstrates that the SBCC approach effectively raises community awareness and is a strategic step for widespread application to reduce stunting prevalence in Indonesia.

Empowerment of Jambi Malay Tribe Women through Batik Staple Fabric Processing to Improve Economic Welfare

2025-03-19T02:03:14+00:00

creatively processing Jambi batik patchwork into home décor products and improves economic welfare. The initiative provides women with essential skills to produce valuable home décor items such as decorative cushions, tablecloths, and wall art from batik patchwork, a material traditionally considered textile waste. The program focuses on processing batik scraps into home décor products for wall hangings. By focusing on design, production, and digital marketing skills, the program fosters economic independence and strengthens the role of women in the local economy. The purpose of this service activity is to provide training and skills to Jambi Malay tribe women to produce home decor from batik scraps and transform batik scraps into home decor products with high added value to increase product competitiveness, develop and promote local product culture, and increase economic income. The results of the service showed practical skills, increased income, self-confidence, and social status of the participants. This sustainable approach promotes environmental conservation and supports local economic resilience, proving the long-term positive impact of empowering women in the creative industry on community welfare.