Community Empowerment
The UGM Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) team in Waru has contributed to running the Climate Village Program in Api-Api Village, North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan. The unit has manifested its support by orchestrating a tree-planting initiative, sowing the seeds of environmental consciousness under the banner “Planting Tree Seedlings to Support the Climate Village Program.” This […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted monitoring and evaluation (monev) activities for the implementation of the Community Service Program (KKN) in Kalikotes Village, Klaten, Central Java. The monitoring and evaluation were conducted to observe the UGM students in the region firsthand as they develop Kalikotes into a rural tourism area to help improve the local economy.
In response to the threat of coastal erosion, UGM Forestry students joined forces with students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) to transform Wuni Melodi Beach in Kebumen Regency, Central Java. In late December 2023, the collaborative effort saw the planting of thousands of Cemara Udang and Cemara Belitung tree seedlings, aiming to mitigate […].
In a journey lasting approximately 1.5 months, 23 UGM students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN PPM) have ventured into the heart of Kendal, Ngawi Regency, East Java. Their mission is to unlock the untapped potential of nature for sustainable community development.
28 UGM students conducting the Community Service Program (KKN) have descended upon Pacitan Regency, sparking the initiation of a groundbreaking digital village program in Kendal and Wareng Villages, Punung District.
With a mission to breathe life back into the scorched slopes of Mount Lawu in Magetan, students from the undergraduate Forestry program and Vocational College at UGM, class of 2022, embarked on a remarkable tree-planting endeavor, introducing 6,000 seedlings to the region.
In a groundbreaking alliance, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Yogyakarta Government and the Yogyakarta Province Prosecutor’s Office, solidified their commitment by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This strategic partnership, focusing on implementing legal services for the Suluh Praja Information System, unfolded on Friday (Dec.
In a vibrant celebration of culture and camaraderie, the Gadjah Mada Community Inspires (GM) orchestrated a Children’s Festival themed “Exploring Culture: Harmony in the Diversity of the Nation’s Culture” on Nov.
In a spirited ceremony at the Balairung UGM courtyard, Yudian Wahyudi, the Head of the Pancasila Ideology Development Board (BPIP), bid an enthusiastic farewell to 1,172 UGM students embarking on the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) on Friday (Dec.
In a commendable outreach effort, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) orchestrated a social service event encompassing health checks and educational programs for the local community surrounding the UGM employee apartments on Wednesday (Dec.
To enhance business development among young entrepreneurs, the UGM Directorate of Community Service organized an MSME seminar with the theme “Planning Enhancement to Become Resilient Entrepreneurs,” attended by 35 selected participants.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) stands as a beacon of community service dedication in Indonesia, clinching the prestigious Bima Award for achieving the highest community service score from 2020 to 2022.
The UGM LPDP recipients organized a community service program at the Piyungan landfill, discussing waste management with the Mardiko community.
The UGM Faculty of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Berau Regency Government in East Kalimantan and partners, has implemented the Inspirational Action Program for Citizens towards Change for Prosperous Communities (Pejuang Sigap Sejahtera). The program aims to improve the human resources (HR) quality in Berau Regency by facilitating village governance, natural resource management, and economic […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is preparing special polling stations for students who cannot return to their hometowns.
The village grant team from the UGM Center for Disaster Studies installed an early warning system (EWS) in Sompok Hamlet, Bantul. In addition to the installation, the UGM team also had the opportunity to provide explanations and counseling regarding various devices that would be used.
UGM students provide assistance and education for children in Sosrowijayan Village. This initiative aims to support the realization of a child-friendly village in Sosrowijayan, located in a densely populated urban area and close to the red-light district of Pasar Kembang (Sarkem) in Yogyakarta.
Dr. Ganies Riza Aristya, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Biology, has been honored with the Outstanding Flagship Project Award at the 2023 RCE Awards for Innovative Projects on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
The UGM Faculty of Animal Science, in collaboration with Global Food Partners (GFP) and PT Lion Super Indo, conducted Cage-Free Eggs System Training in Yogyakarta. The three-day training, held from November 3 to 5, 2023, took place at the Faculty of Animal Science and the International Training Center Cage-Free Innovation and Welfare Hub owned by […].
The UGM Faculty of Philosophy community service team conducted an IT-based art coaching and literacy program in Nagari Koto Gadang, Agam Regency, West Sumatra.
A team of lecturers from Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta (Unjaya) team, is conducting prevention and handling activities for stunting cases in Sumberwungu Village, Gunungkidul. Empowering the community in stunting management is achieved by applying appropriate technology to support food and health resilience programs. This service activity is […].
Drought is one of the natural disasters that has significant impacts on communities in less fortunate regions. Drought can threaten the sustainability of affected populations’ lives, health, and food security, considering that clean water is a basic need every individual must fulfill. As a higher education institution concerned with the environment and society, Universitas Gadjah […].
A group of UGM students involved in the Student Creativity Program for Community Service conducted an empowerment activity for a women’s group in Bendung Village, Gunungkidul Regency. They provided training for non-working homemakers to process the abundant potential of sorghum into processed products like nutritious brownies and cookies, which also hold economic value.
Sorghum is a functional food known for its health benefits in preventing diseases associated with the immune, endocrine, nervous, digestive, and circulatory systems.
The Postgraduate Student Association of Universitas Gadjah Mada collaborated with the Directorate of Community Service to conduct the program work evaluation and village entertainment on Saturday, October 7. The activity occurred in Mancasan Kleben and aimed to evaluate the implemented program work over the past four months since June 2023.
A team of UGM students called ESSEL has launched a sexual education program for students with hearing impairments using a social-emotional learning approach.
The village of Duwet in Gunungkidul has attracted the attention of five UGM students.
A prolonged drought in several parts of Indonesia has resulted in water scarcity, making it challenging for the local population to access clean water for their daily needs and activities. One severely affected region in Yogyakarta is Gunungkidul Regency, where residents face limited access to clean water due to diminishing groundwater sources.
In the village of Namberan, located in the Karangasem District of Paliyan, Gunung Kidul Regency, there is an incredible natural resource–the thriving melinjo tree, also known as Gnetum gnemon, a native to Southeast Asia. Nearly every household in this village has melinjo trees in their yards.
UGM has deployed 143 students to participate in the Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) for the third period of 2023. These students will assist the Special Region of Yogyakarta government address poverty and stunting-related issues.