Journal of Community Empowerment

PENGUATAN KAPASITAS PEMERINTAH DESA, MASAYARAKAT DAN SATUAN PENDIDIKAN NON FORMAL (SPNF) DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN DAN PENANGAN ANAK PUTUS SEKOLAH DI KEC. MALAKA TENGAH – KAB. MALAKA – PROV. NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

2025-12-14T03:11:32+00:00

Abstract

Education fundamentally plays a crucial role in the development and advancement of a nation’s assets, particularly its human resources. Data from the Malaka Regency Statistics Agency (BPS) indicate that the Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) for senior high school in 2024 is 77.50%, meaning that 22.50% of youth of upper-secondary school age are not enrolled in school. Meanwhile, the GER for junior high school stands at 91.03%, and the GER for elementary school reaches 98.80%. The high rate of school dropout at the upper-secondary level also contributes to the low Human Development Index (HDI) in 2024, where Malaka Regency ranks 20th out of 23 regencies/municipalities with a score of 65.13%. This community service activity was conducted offline at the Kletek Village Hall, Central Malaka District. The activity involved 50 participants consisting of school-dropout children and their parents, the management of the Lurumutin Community Learning Center (PKBM), as well as the Head of Kletek Village and village officials. The methods employed included lectures, group discussions, and interviews. The results of this activity show an increase in community awareness regarding the importance of the 12-year compulsory education policy, the establishment of collaboration among village authorities, the community, and PKBM in preventing and addressing school dropout cases, marked by the signing of an integrity pact for dropout prevention, and the enrollment of seven school-dropout children into the Package C Equivalency Program at PKBM Lurumutin.

Keywords: school dropouts, gross enrollment rate, human development index

Abstrak

Pendidikan sejatinya memiliki peran yang sangat penting bagi pembangunan dan pengembangan aset-aset negara terutama sumber daya manusia. Data dari BPS Kabupaten Malaka menunjukan bahwa Angka Partisipasi Kasar (APK) Sekolah Menengah Atas tahun 2024 sebesar 77,50 % artinya bahwa sebesar 22,50 % anak usia SMA/sederajat tidak mengenyam pendidikan di sekolah. Sedangkan APK SMP/sederajat adalah 91,03% dan APK jenjang SD/sederajat sebesar 98,80%. Tingginya angka putus sekolah pada tingkat SMA/sederajat juga menjadi penyebab rendahnya Indeks Pembangunan Manusia tahun 2024, dimana Kabupaten Malaka menempati posisi ke-20 dari total 23 Kabupaten/Kota dengan skor 65,13%. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan secara luring bertempat di Balai Desa Kletek Kecamatan Malaka Tengah. Kegiatan pengabdian ini diikuti 50 peserta yang terdiri dari anak dan orangtua kasus putus sekolah, pengelola Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) Lurumutin serta Kepala Desa Kletek beserta perangkat. Metode yang digunakan yaitu ceramah, diskusi dan wawancara. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan ini adalah terjadi peningkatan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya wajib belajar 12 tahun, terciptanya kolaborasi antar pemerintah desa, masyarakat dan PKBM dalam upaya pencegahan dan penanganan anak putus sekolah berupa penandatanganan pakta integritas pencegahan anak putus sekolah serta sebanyak tujuh anak putus sekolah mendaftar Program Kesetaraan Paket C di PKBM Lurumutin.

Kata kunci : anak putus sekolah, angka partisipasi kasar, indeks pembangunan manusia

Penyuluhan Pentingnya Peran Orang Tua sebagai Sekolah Pertama Anak

2025-11-04T01:39:49+00:00

Abstract

PAUD Baitul Salvia is one of the non-formal educational institutions under the auspices of the Baitul Ilmi Al-Falah Foundation. The results of interviews with PAUD teacher Baitul Salvia, namely that researchers found a problem in the lack of parental initiative to repeat lessons at home that had been learned at school. The majority of parents of students at PAUD Baitul Salvia do not maximize their children's study time at home. This program uses an outreach method using an interactive lecture approach with the target being parents of Baitul Salvia PAUD students. The results of the counseling carried out were positive responses from participant feedback, many participants stated that they gained new insights and felt more ready to be actively involved in the child's education process at home. As a form of continuity, we distribute handbooks containing learning materials that have been explained by speakers.

Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Parenting, Non-formal Education

Abstrak

PAUD Baitul Salvia merupakan salah satu lembaga pendidikan non formal dibawah naungan Yayasan Baitul Ilmi Al-Falah. Hasil wawancara dengan guru PAUD Baitul Salvia yaitu peneliti menemukan masalah pada kurangnya inisiatif orang tua untuk mengulang pembelajaran di rumah yang sudah dipelajari di sekolah. Mayoritas orang tua murid di PAUD Baitul Salvia kurang memaksimalkan waktu belajar anak-anaknya di rumah. Program ini menggunakan metode penyuluhan menggunakan pendekatan ceramah interaktif dengan sasaran yaitu orang tua murid PAUD Baitul Salvia. Hasil dari penyuluhan yang dilakukan yaitu, tanggapan positif dari umpan balik peserta, banyak peserta menyatakan bahwa mereka mendapatkan wawasan baru dan merasa lebih siap untuk terlibat aktif dalam proses pendidikan anak di rumah. Sebagai bentuk keberlanjutan, kami membagikan handbook berisi materi pembelajaran yang telah dipaparkan oleh pembicara.

Kata kunci: Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Pola asuh, Pendidikan Non-Formal

ASSESSMENT OF TOURISM FEATURES’ DEFICIENCIES AND TOURIST DEMAND OF DESTINATIONS IN THE NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA

2026-01-09T14:18:26+00:00

Tourism is important for the growth and development of any economy, either national or regional, thus, it is essential to pay attention to the factors that motivate tourist demand for a destination. In the Niger Delta, policies on tourism are not well articulated and one of the consequences of this is that the recreational needs of both local and foreign tourists are not adequately met. In light of the foregoing, this study sought to investigate tourism features deficiencies and tourist level of demand for the destination in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. The Service Quality Theory (SQT) was the theoretical framework that guided the study. Twelve tourist destinations were chosen from six states that comprise south-south Niger Delta, inclusive of Ossosso and Igarra tourist destinations in Edo State, Rivotel hotel and Gordon Resort hotel in Delta State, Ox-Bow lake and peace park tourist destinations in Bayelsa State, Port Harcourt Zoo and Pleasure Park in Rivers state. Ibeno beach and Garden hotel Resort in Akwa-Ibom state, as well as the National Museum and Tinapa tourist destination in Cross River State. A total of 950 respondents across the 12 tourist destinations constituted the sample size for this study and primary data through the use of well-structured questionnaires were extracted from these respondents. The Crumbach Alpha method was used to measure the validity of the instrument, and result shows a strong positive reliability of the instrument. The data was analyzed first by using descriptive statistics while the multiple Regression technique was used to test the study hypothesis. The findings of the study revealed that there is significant difference among tourist destination in their deficiency of tourism features. The findings also revealed that features which were lacking in tourist destination but needed urgent provisions are variety of affordable food and drinks, horse and donkey ridding, standard zoo and museum, affordable and comfortable accommodation. Others include: student hostels, picnics, attractions and medical facilities. In light of these findings, the study recommended among others that tourist facilities, considered lacking should be adequately provided and tailored to cater for the diverse needs of tourists in destination centers in the Niger Delta.

Optimalisasi Potensi Lokal: Pelatihan Pembuatan Basreng Ikan Selengek bagi Ibu-Ibu Desa Panca Mukti

2026-02-02T07:22:37+00:00

This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge, skills, and business readiness of the community through training in making basreng (shrimp cake) from selengek fish, a processed, value-added product. The target group is 20 coastal communities, particularly housewives. The activity was implemented through three stages: planning (problem identification and needs mapping), implementation (socialization, material provision, demonstrations, and practical assistance), and evaluation through observation and analysis of pre- and post-test results. The results showed improvements in participants' knowledge, processing skills, product quality, and business readiness after the training. In short, the training on making basreng from selengek fish has proven effective in increasing community capacity in processing local fishery products and has the potential to boost income and economic well-being sustainably