PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA HUNTU SELATAN MELALUI PENGEMBANGAN INFRASTRUKTUR DAN EDUKASI SOSIAL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32662/insancita.v8i2.5180Abstract
Community empowerment is a crucial strategy for improving the quality of life in rural areas
through capacity building, infrastructure development, and the enhancement of social awareness. This
community service initiative aims to empower the residents of Huntu Selatan Village (Bulango Selatan
District, Bone Bolango Regency) through infrastructure development and social education tailored to
local needs. Key issues addressed include the maintenance of village facilities and infrastructure,
limited access to information regarding higher education, low digital literacy, a lack of understanding
concerning the risks of early marriage and legal aspects, limited health knowledge, and the underutilization of herbal plant potential. A participatory approach was employed, involving
Universitas Gorontalo students (participating in the KKP program), village officials, schools,
community leaders, youth groups, and the general public. The activity stages comprised field
observation, needs identification, program planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
Implemented programs included renovating village boundary markers, conducting campus
introduction sessions, educating students on the wise use of gadgets, and holding awareness sessions
on early marriage, legal matters, and health, as well as establishing a Village Herbal Corner. Results
indicate improvements in village boundary markers, increased access to higher education information
for 41 students, digital literacy education regarding gadget usage for 32 students, and heightened
community understanding through sessions on early marriage, law, and health—each attended by
approximately 50 participants. Additionally, a Village Herbal Corner was successfully established to
serve as a hub for education and the utilization of herbal plants. Overall, the activities positively
impacted community knowledge, awareness, concern, and participation in supporting village
development. Sustaining the program requires the continued involvement of the village government
and the community through facility maintenance, program management, and periodic monitoring and
evaluation.
Keywords: Community service, community empowerment, infrastructure development, social
education.
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