RM.id Rakyat Merdeka – In addition to teaching and conducting research, one of the obligations of university lecturers is to carry out Community Service (PkM). Community Service activities under the auspices of Trisakti University’s Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM)—coordinated by the Community and Regional Development Program—demonstrate a commitment to addressing the changes occurring within society.

On Thursday (November 14, 2024), faculty representatives from various Universitas Trisakti departments conducted a multidisciplinary community service activity in Ambarjaya Village, Sukabumi. The team comprised representatives from the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG), the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), the Faculty of Earth and Energy Engineering, the Faculty of Art and Design (FSRD), and the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning (FTSP).

This multidisciplinary community service program comprises two teams. Team 1 is led by Octarina, with members Rosalinda Wiemar and Ellyana Amran. Team 2 is led by Harris Effendi, with members Fajar Rezandi and Mira Meirawaty. In addition to lecturers, the program also involves students participating in the Applied Technology Independent Entrepreneurship Course (KUM-ITT).

This multidisciplinary Community Service (PkM) activity is a follow-up program to the KUM-ITT initiative, carried out by Universitas Trisakti students from nine faculties over a 14-day period during the 2022–2023 academic year. The objective of this program is to enhance village self-reliance across several areas: health, human resource quality, socio-economics, and village tourism. There remains significant untapped natural potential and resources that have not yet been optimally developed or managed.

The event was attended by various segments of the community, including the Head of Ambarjaya Village, community leaders, tourism operators, small business owners (MSMEs), PKK members, and farmers. These MSME owners—who were also PKK members—brought their products, such as various types of banana and cassava chips, *rengginang* (traditional rice crackers), *peuyem* (fermented cassava), and fresh bananas.

The community service materials covered dental health, development planning for the Curug Luhur tourist attraction in Ambarjaya Village, a healthy workspace, and marketing strategies. The material was presented using simple language to make it easier for the participants to understand.

The event took place from 09:30 to 12:00 WIB at the Ambarjaya Village Hall. It concluded with the presentation of a set of production equipment to Mrs. Mamas, representing a micro-enterprise that has successfully operated its business. Additionally, a set of camping equipment was provided to the tourism operators to support the village’s tourism activities.

The community service activity was warmly welcomed by the village community, particularly the participants. This was evident from the high level of participation. A lively, family-like atmosphere prevailed, characterized by numerous questions and the participants’ hopes that the planned initiatives would come to fruition. Naturally, realizing this vision requires a significant amount of time. Support from various stakeholders, along with perseverance and solid cooperation, is essential to achieving community self-reliance and well-being, especially for the residents of Ambarjaya Village.

Source: Repost from RM.id