Azam Insan Cendikia

Preliminary Needs Assessment as a Foundation for Integrating Field-Based Learning into a Village-Owned Tourism Enterprise

Fahrul Riza — 2026-10-11

This Community Service (PKM) initiative aims to assist the partner—BUMDesa Sumber Sejahtera—in revitalizing tourist visits to Pujon Kidul Tourism Village, while simultaneously facilitating students from Universitas Ciputra’s Master of Management Distance Learning Program (PJJ MEM) in conducting Field-Based Learning (PBL) for the Business Opportunity Creation (BOC) course. The activity was carried out through field visits and in-depth interviews with BUMDesa management. The interviews identified four key issues hindering the partner's business development: unclear roles and responsibilities, an unprofessional work culture, low operational efficiency, and suboptimal digital marketing. Consequently, five objectives for tourism business performance recovery were formulated, alongside a BOC course curriculum design directly integrated with the partner's challenges, serving as a roadmap for sustainable student mentorship.

Asset-Based Community Development For MSME Empowerment Through Islamic Financingassistance In The IKN Buffer Zone

Muhamad Hasbi — 2026-10-11

This community service is motivated by the potential and challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Sepaku District, a buffer zone for the Indonesian Capital City (IKN). Despite having a significant number of MSME and receiving government incentives, access to Islamic financing remains limited. This study aims to empower MSME using an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach through Islamic financing assistance. The methods used include observation, in-depth interviews, and participatory mentoring involving academics, sharia banking practitioners, and the sub-district government. The results of the community service show an increase in MSME' understanding of Islamic financing products and the identification of the potential for establishing a Islamic financing community. This community asset-based mentoring is showed potential to improve in building MSME awareness and interest in Islamic financing, although geographical challenges and banking human resources remain obstacles. It is concluded that the ABCD approach can be a sustainable empowerment model to strengthen the sharia economic ecosystem in the IKN buffer zone.

Artificial Intelligence Literacy For Islamic Boarding School Teachers To Strengthen Digital Competence In Education

Iwan Iskandar — 2026-10-13

Digital transformation requires pesantren teachers to develop competencies in Artificial Intelligence (AI), while its application in teaching and learning remains relatively limited. This Community Service Program (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat/PkM) aimed to enhance teachers’ AI literacy and skills in developing instructional materials. The program was conducted at Madrasah Aliyah Pondok Pesantren Daarun Nahdhah Thawalib Bangkinang, Kampar. The PkM activities employed a participatory approach consisting of a needs assessment survey, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, independent practice, mentoring, and reflective evaluation. A total of 25 teachers from various subject areas participated in training on the use of AI tools, particularly ChatGPT. The results indicated that all participants were able to access AI platforms and apply appropriate prompting techniques to develop lesson plans, generate Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions and instructional materials, and design subject-specific prompts aligned with their respective teaching areas. The findings demonstrate that hands-on practice and contextual mentoring can strengthen teachers’ confidence and digital competencies. Furthermore, practical AI-based activities serve as an essential means of enabling participants to connect emerging technologies with pedagogical needs. The sustainability of the program requires advanced training, communities of practice, systematic verification of AI-generated outputs, and the development of ethical AI-use policies within pesantren.

Indonesian Cultural Revitalization Among Diaspora Children Through Community-Based Playful Learning In The Philippines

Widya Rizky Pratiwi — 2026-10-13

The international mobility of Indonesian communities presents challenges in maintaining the cultural identity of diaspora children, particularly when their exposure to Indonesian language and culture is limited. This program aimed to strengthen the cultural identity of Indonesian diaspora children through a Community-Based Playful Learning approach. The International Community Service (PkM) program was conducted at the Indonesian School of Davao (SID), Philippines, from 27 to 31 July 2026, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Davao City, Mindanao State University (MSU), and Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST). The program involved needs identification, coordination, cultural learning workshops, traditional games, Nusantara Cultural Festival, Market Day, educational donations, evaluation, and sustainability planning. Program evaluation combined participatory observation, focus group discussions, interviews, documentation, and descriptive quantitative assessment using a five-point rubric. The results showed that all eight evaluated indicators were in the good and very good categories, with scores ranging from 4 to 5. Educational donations and strengthened institutional partnerships also supported the sustainability of cultural learning at SID. The program demonstrates the potential of Community-Based Playful Learning as an approach to integrating cultural revitalization, psychosocial support, community collaboration, and educational diplomacy in international community service.

Eco-Branding and Digital Marketing to Enhance Recycled Souvenir Competitiveness

Sumarkan Sumarkan — 2026-10-13

This community service initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of souvenirs made from recycled plastic through eco-branding strategies within the Great Widow Community in Sumenep Regency. This community consists of women who are victims of early divorce and face economic challenges and social stigma, which hinder the growth of their businesses. Although they have successfully transformed plastic waste into economically valuable products such as bags, wallets, and tissue holders, these products still lack a strong brand identity and are marketed through conventional channels. The program employs a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach with an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) strategy, while program evaluation utilizes the CIPP model. The program results showed an increase in participants’ knowledge and skills in building brand identity, creating digital promotional content, and utilizing social media as a marketing tool. The program also expanded marketing reach, increased the number of customers, and strengthened participants’ self-confidence as entrepreneurs. The implementation of eco-branding can enhance competitiveness while strengthening women’s economic empowerment based on the circular economy.

Development Of The Learning Environment And Health Education Media Through Student Teaching Assistance At RA Azam Insan Cendikia, Pekanbaru

Suryani Suryani — 2026-10-14

The Independent Learning–Independent Campus (MBKM) teaching assistance program offers students contextual learning experiences while supporting partner schools. TK RA Azam Insan Cendikia in Pekanbaru, which has two classrooms, faced two main problems: limited functional arrangement of the learning environment and the absence of structured visual media for Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) and tooth-brushing education. This community engagement activity aimed to develop the learning environment and health education media through student teaching assistance. A descriptive-participatory approach was applied by 13 students from 29 June to 10 July 2026, covering needs observation, program planning, implementation, technology adaptation using Canva, and evaluation and reflection. The program produced one set each of PHBS media, tooth-brushing media, 5S culture media, and visual classroom rules; one learning calendar; two learning areas (a reading corner and a learning corner); and two to three types of teaching aids. Before-and-after observation showed that media were arranged by function, wall space was used for educational content, and teachers could reuse the media for learning and habituation activities. The evaluation was descriptive and did not measure changes in children’s knowledge or behavior. Sustainability depends on the teachers’ continued use of the media and on Canva as a tool for developing new media.

Technical Training on Taxation to Strengthen Village Officials’ Understanding of Financial Management in East Martapura District

Hasdi Suryadi — 2026-10-23

Village financial management faces challenges in implementing tax obligations, particularly in identifying taxable transactions, determining the appropriate types of taxes, calculating tax liabilities, withholding or collecting taxes, making tax payments, filing tax reports, and maintaining tax documentation. These challenges highlight the need to improve village officials' competencies to ensure that financial management is conducted in an orderly, transparent, accountable manner and in accordance with applicable regulations. This technical guidance program aimed to improve village officials' knowledge and practical skills in implementing tax regulations applicable to village financial transactions. The program was conducted on April 8–9, 2026, at Hotel Aeris Banjarbaru, involving 26 participants from East Martapura District, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The implementation adopted a participatory and hands-on approach through lectures, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, case studies, tax calculation simulations, and practical exercises in identifying taxable transactions. The evaluation instruments included observations of participant engagement, assessments of case analysis, exercises in identifying taxable transactions, tax calculation simulations, and evaluations of participants' understanding of tax administration procedures. The evaluation results indicated improved participant understanding of transactions with tax implications, the determination of appropriate tax types, tax calculation simulations, and procedures for tax withholding, collection, payment, and reporting. Participants also demonstrated a better understanding of the importance of complete documentation and reconciliation between village financial transactions and tax administration records. However, the improvement has not been expressed as a percentage because quantitative pre-program and post-program assessment data were unavailable. In conclusion, this technical guidance program contributed to strengthening village officials' practical competencies and is expected to support orderly financial administration, transparency, accountability, and tax compliance in village financial management.

Advocacy Assistance For Religious Moderation Among The Community Of Kampung Jawa, Lhokseumawe

Husna Hayati — 2026-10-23

Moderation religious is the main program the Indonesian government , spearheaded by the Ministry of Religion. This program is business in prevent occurrence disintegration and polarization child a nation consisting of from background behind ethnicity , religion, and attributes religious other different ones . Based on a number of events that have happened happened in Aceh related with diversity existing tribes and religions so move team research and community service to the community to do devotion related with advocacy moderation religious this . Based on results dedication carried out by the team has succeed form House moderation religious community located in Kp . Jawa Lama. According to local figures and communities existence House moderation religious this is very useful as facilitator in handle frictions and problems related diversity ethnic group and religion that occurred in Kp . Old Java.

Environmental Literacy Education for Strengthening Climate Village Governance in Pulau Birandang Village, Kampar

Dian Rianita — 2026-10-28

. Waste management and the coordination of community-based environmental initiatives remain challenges in implementing the Climate Village Program (ProKlim) in Pulau Birandang Village, Kampar Regency, Indonesia. This community service initiative conducted by Universitas Lancang Kuning (PKM-UNILAK) aimed to strengthen environmental literacy and identify governance needs for community-based ProKlim implementation. The intervention involved educational sessions covering ProKlim, the contributions of environmental practices to food security and household savings, community mobilization, and waste management. These sessions were followed by participatory discussions to identify local challenges and priorities for further action. Although the program outcomes were not quantitatively measured, a descriptive qualitative evaluation was conducted through a review of educational materials, discussion records, photographic documentation, village institutional documents, and follow-up environmental mitigation and adaptation activities, including medicinal plant cultivation and biopore construction. The discussions indicated emerging awareness among participants of the relationship between environmental practices, food security, and household savings. Furthermore, the establishment of the ProKlim Working Group under Village Head Decree No. 13 of 2026 represented an indication of institutional progress. The documented educational activities, identified governance needs, institutional arrangements, and environmental practices suggest that key program activities were implemented in line with their intended objectives. Nevertheless, strengthening collective community participation in neighborhood-level waste management, developing standard operating procedures, and improving waste management services through broader stakeholder collaboration remain important challenges. These areas are therefore recommended as priorities for future interventions to support sustainable community-based environmental governance.

Integrated Health Response and Humanitarian Assistance for Flood-Affected Communities in Nagari Kataping, Padang Pariaman Regency

Rully Hevrialni — 2026-10-30

Floods can disrupt community access to food, safe water, sanitation, and essential health services, increasing health risks among affected communities. This community service activity aimed to provide rapid, needs-based support and health education to residents affected by flooding in the working area of Kataping Community Health Center, Batang Anai District, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra. The activity was conducted on February 14, 2026, using a rapid, community-based response approach. Activities included rapid needs identification through communication with local representatives and field observation, coordination with health and community partners, preparation and distribution of basic-needs packages, provision of essential-medicine support within the scope of the activity, and group health education on personal and environmental hygiene, waste management, and prevention of water- and sanitation-related health risks. The initiative involved a tactical collaboration among Poltekkes Kemenkes Riau, Kataping Community Health Center, Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang, local leaders, and community organizations. The outputs documented the successful distribution of 50 basic food packages to targeted households, and the delivery of water, sanitation, and hygiene education to 30 affected residents. Achievement was assessed descriptively using process and output documentation; no pre-test or post-test was conducted. Therefore, changes in participants’ knowledge, behavior, or health status cannot be determined. This activity documents the implementation of a rapid, community-based response and highlights the importance of coordination, accurate beneficiary records, and follow-up in future disaster-response activities.