Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) students are currently undertaking a Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) in Tokonanaka Village and Bungintimbe Village, North Morowali, Central Sulawesi.
Their work programs include the development of an early disaster warning system, disaster preparedness schools, waste management revitalization, solar power feasibility studies and planning, and initiatives to support disaster preparedness, environmental and public health resilience, and community-based economic development.
Teguh Rahardjo, Student Coordinator of the UGM KKN-PPM Saba Mortara Unit, stated that these programs were presented to the Deputy Regent of North Morowali, Djira Kono, and the Regional Secretary of North Morowali, Musda Guntur, in an official forum held at the Regent’s Office on Monday (Jun. 30).
Rahardjo noted that the presentation marked UGM students’ commitment to implementing well-prepared community service programs.
“We presented several work programs, and they were met with appreciation and support from the local government,” he said in a statement sent to the media on Tuesday (Jul. 8).
He explained that the KKN-PPM Saba Mortara student team for the 2025 Period 2 deployment is based in two different areas: Tokonanaka Island and Bungintimbe Village, each with distinct development challenges.
Bimo Nur Rochim, Sub-unit Coordinator for Tokonanaka Village, shared that the team’s programs aim to support tourism development on Tokonanaka Island using the CORE framework (Connect, Organize, Run, Evaluate).
“Connect refers to raising community awareness and conducting promotions via social media. Organize involves preparing and planning tourism governance. Run refers to the implementation phase, including activities such as eco-trips. Lastly, Evaluate covers the review and assessment of the entire program,” he explained.
Regional Secretary Musda Guntur responded positively to the Saba Mortara team’s presentation. Although field surveys were limited in time, he expressed his appreciation for the students’ well-organized and thoughtful proposals.
“We hope the students can execute their programs thoroughly and present them in a structured and comprehensive manner. Time management is also essential, so that the limited duration of the program does not hinder its completion,” he stated.
To ensure alignment with village development agendas, the Saba Mortara team conducted participatory discussions with local residents, village officials, and relevant government agencies to tailor their programs to meet community needs.
“We hope these initiatives will go beyond academic requirements and serve as a starting point for more independent and empowered village regeneration. This KKN activity is a tangible example of how universities can contribute to addressing development challenges in peripheral regions,” said Rahardjo.
Reporter: Saba Mortara Team/Muhammad Sidik Efendi
Author: Lintang Andwyna
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Photographs: Saba Mortara Team and Wikipedia