UGM sends 290 lecturers, researchers, and students to the Patriot Expedition Team to 32 transmigration areas, supporting social and economic empowerment.
SDG 1: No Poverty
At 80 years of independence, Indonesia still faces challenges in strengthening democracy, eradicating poverty, and ensuring fair law enforcement.
UGM Professor highlights Indonesia’s vast potential in the global surimi industry to strengthen food security and fisheries competitiveness.
UGM collaborates with Polbangtan Malang and Burja Farm to develop Awassi sheep farming through research and community service for local farmers.
UGM KKN-PPM team in Pacitan organized a health festival to prevent stunting, promoting local nutrition and community empowerment.
Retno Marsudi motivates new UGM students to uphold humanity, face global challenges, and become agents of change.
Zimbabwean student Ruru Rambwawasvika begins her master’s in biology at UGM, supported by the prestigious Developing Countries Partnership scholarship.
UGM KKN students develop Sigantara, a digital geospatial platform to support transparent land governance and sustainable village development.
UGM students assist over 30 MSMEs in Berbah, Sleman, through digitalization to boost competitiveness in the online market.
UGM students establish a diving center and open access to O’ang Basal in Banggai Islands to boost sustainable marine tourism.
UGM students empower North Rupat communities by developing local tourism, MSMEs, and sustainable innovations through KKN-PPM programs.
UGM KKN team trains Bambar Village youth in ecoprint fashion, turning local flora into sustainable business opportunities
Half of FEB UGM’s 2025 new undergraduates receive tuition subsidies, with 11.69% enjoying full tuition waivers to ensure inclusive, affordable education.
FEB UGM gives 586 lunch boxes to new students, promoting sustainability and encouraging healthy, eco-friendly habits on campus.
UGM Community Service students and Sajang youth clean Mount Rinjani’s Kandang Sapi trail to promote environmental awareness and sustainable tourism.
Community service students deliver interactive nutrition education and sensory play at Posyandu Pokoh to prevent early childhood stunting in Wedomartani.
UGM’s Community Service team collaborates with mothers in Rawaurip Village to prepare nutritious meals, supporting efforts to prevent and reduce stunting in children.
UGM students install solar-powered street lights in Nagari Sungai Nyalo Mudiak Aia, West Sumatra, enhancing safety, supporting energy transition.
UGM community service team in Polanharjo, Klaten, empowers MSMEs and farmers through training, digital tools, and sustainable community-based development programs.
UGM and Freeport Indonesia expand collaboration in research, scholarships, talent development, and sustainable mining to empower communities in Papua.
UGM KKN team installs water filters in Karangwotan to convert hard water into clean water, helping locals manage resources and reduce household expenses.
UGM hosts Parent Gathering to engage families in supporting students’ education, highlighting access, inclusivity, and new Pre-University initiatives.
UGM KKN PPM students conclude their program with the Menoreh Mandeh Festival, collaborating with PGN to promote sustainable tourism, local products, and community empowerment in West Sumatra...
Eifie Julian Hikmah, a para-athlete from Kediri, earns a full scholarship to UGM, fulfilling her late father’s dream through perseverance.
Devita, daughter of a truck driver and seamstress from rural Klaten, earns full tuition subsidy to study sociology at UGM through academic excellence.
UGM students bring education and hope to Atuka, a remote village in Papua, where communities thrive despite limited access to basic needs.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos Horta Praises KKN-PPM UGM as Model for Global Community Empowerment
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos Horta visits UGM, praising the KKN-PPM program for its role in community empowerment, social entrepreneurship, and building peace through education.
UGM expert Dr. Nurhadi warns that BPS's delayed poverty data release risks credibility and policy failure, urging transparency, better governance, and a review of the poverty line.
Stanggy Nirwana Putri from Papua earns a place in UGM’s Medicine Program, overcoming financial hardship with scholarships and unwavering determination.
Ganjar Pranowo visits UGM KKN students in North Lombok to review their greenhouse project, highlighting sustainable village development and local empowerment.