IMPACT: Journal of Community Service

Pendampingan Psikososial Anak Korban Banjir dengan Trauma Healing dan Dukungan Kebutuhan Dasar di Gampong Tanjung Punti

Arief Rahman — 2026-08-08

Floods that occurred in Gampong Tanjung Punti at the end of 2025 were associated with changes in the psychosocial conditions of children as a vulnerable group. Initial observations revealed that some children appeared anxious, less socially interactive, and still displayed fear-related expressions when recalling the flood event. This situation served as the basis for implementing a community service program integrating trauma healing, basic needs fulfillment, and spiritual support. The program aimed to support psychosocial assistance for flood-affected children through a participatory and child-friendly approach involving 35 children aged 5–12 years, village officials, and local community members. Activities included the distribution of basic supplies and clothing, provision of Qur’an copies, and trauma healing sessions through educational games, drawing, storytelling, and simple relaxation exercises. The results of the activities indicated increased children’s participation, improved emotional expression, and a growing sense of safety during the sessions. In addition, basic needs support and spiritual assistance were perceived to help reduce community burdens in the early post-disaster phase. The holistic approach integrating psychosocial support, basic needs fulfillment, and spiritual dimensions indicates potential support for early recovery processes among flood-affected children and communities.

Penguatan Literasi Gizi melalui Edukasi MP-ASI pada Ibu Hamil dan Ibu Balita menggunakan Media Leaflet

Nisri Ina Zahrah — 2026-08-08

Nutritional problems among children under five remain a major public health concern in Indonesia, as indicated by the high prevalence of stunting, wasting, underweight, and overweight. Appropriate complementary feeding (Makanan Pendamping Air Susu Ibu/MP-ASI) during the first 1,000 days of life is an essential strategy to prevent malnutrition. However, inadequate maternal nutrition literacy often contributes to inappropriate complementary feeding practices. This community service program aimed to improve the nutrition literacy of pregnant women and mothers of children under five regarding appropriate MP-ASI practices through leaflet-based nutrition education. The program was conducted in January 2026 at Damping Village Hall, Serang Regency, Banten Province, involving 25 participants. Educational activities consisted of lectures and interactive discussions supported by leaflets. Participants' nutrition literacy was assessed using pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The evaluation showed that 19 participants (76%) demonstrated improved nutrition literacy following the intervention. These findings indicate that leaflet-based nutrition education indicate an improvement participants' understanding of appropriate complementary feeding practices. Continuous implementation of similar educational programs is expected to improve maternal nutrition literacy, promote appropriate complementary feeding practices, and contribute to optimal child growth and the prevention of malnutrition among children under five.

Penguatan Kesadaran Hak, Kewajiban, dan Partisipasi Warga Negara bagi Masyarakat Desa Kasomalang Wetan

Ella Dewi Latifah — 2026-08-25

Awareness of citizens' rights, obligations, and opportunities for participation is an important foundation for meaningful involvement in village governance. This community service activity aimed to strengthen civic understanding among participants in Kasomalang Wetan Village, Subang Regency, through a contextual and participatory civic education approach. The activity was held at the Kasomalang Wetan Village Office on 30 July 2026 and involved 42 participants, comprising 17 university students, 3 hamlet heads, 7 RW leaders, 5 Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) members, and 10 village officials. The program consisted of a pretest, an interactive session on citizens' rights and obligations, case-based discussion, question-and-answer activities, and a posttest. Participants' understanding was assessed using a 15-item instrument covering rights, obligations, participation channels, and the application of civic concepts to everyday village situations. Using a one-group pretest-posttest design, the scores were analyzed descriptively. The mean score increased from 68.5 to 82.3, representing a gain of 13.8 points or 20.1%. The discussion topics showed that participants related civic concepts to village deliberations, public services, mutual cooperation, and the responsible expression of aspirations. The observed score difference reflects an immediate increase in civic understanding after the activity; it does not demonstrate sustained change in participatory behavior, which requires longer-term follow-up.

Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Eceng Gondok sebagai Pupuk Organik Berbantuan Video Tutorial di Desa Margalaksana

Nisa Fauziah — 2026-10-19

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an aquatic plant whose excessive growth can cause environmental problems, although it also has potential as a raw material for organic fertilizer production. This community service activity aimed to introduce the potential utilization of water hyacinth and its processing into organic fertilizer through an educational session supported by a tutorial video in Hamlet II, Margalaksana Village. The activity involved 30 participants, including the Head of Hamlet II, community association leaders and their staff, and university students participating in a community service program. The activity included problem identification, community discussions, an educational session, tutorial video presentation, and descriptive qualitative evaluation through discussions and questions and answers. The tutorial video was developed from the fertilizer production process demonstrated and recorded by the team before the educational session. The results showed that information on water hyacinth problems, its potential utilization, and fertilizer production procedures was delivered to the participants. Participant engagement was reflected in discussions concerning the materials, production process, and potential applications of organic fertilizer. The tutorial video served as the main output, providing a visual demonstration of the processing stages without involving participants in hands-on practice. This activity represents an initial educational effort that could be followed by practical training and a more systematic evaluation of community knowledge.

Gerakan Jumat Bersih sebagai Upaya Partisipatif Menjaga Kebersihan Lingkungan di Dusun II, Desa Margalaksana

Amru Ikhwan Faddillah — 2026-10-19

Residential areas in RW 05, RW 06, and RW 07 of Hamlet II, Margalaksana Village, face environmental cleanliness problems associated with the accumulation of dry leaves and plastic waste, compounded by limited waste disposal facilities. This community service activity aimed to encourage residents' participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness through the Jumat Bersih (Clean Friday) movement, locally known as Jumsih. The activity adopted the participatory Community Empowerment System (SISDAMAS) approach during the university community service program across three community units comprising eight neighborhood units. The activities included environmental observation, coordination with local community leaders, weekly communal clean-up activities, and descriptive qualitative evaluation through observations and informal interviews conducted before and after implementation. Based on field observations, approximately 5–10 residents from different age groups participated per community unit in each session. The results showed a visible reduction in accumulated dry leaves and plastic waste at the cleaned locations. Informal interviews also provided insights into residents' responses to environmental cleanliness and emerging initiatives to maintain cleanliness outside scheduled activities. However, behavioral changes could not be quantitatively established because the evaluation did not employ structured assessment instruments. This activity demonstrated community involvement in maintaining environmental cleanliness, although participation remained limited and the sustainability of these efforts requires further support and monitoring.