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DIVERSIVIKASI PRODUK OLAHAN PISANG SEBAGAI STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI LOKAL: STUDI PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT DI DESA PEMEPEK, LOMBOK TENGAH
The Community Service Program (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram in Pemepek Village, Pringgarata Subdistrict, Central Lombok, focuses on community empowerment through banana-based product innovation. Pemepek village has abundant agricultural potential, especially bananas, which are often underutilized. In collaboration with the Mekar Harum Women’s Farmer Group (KWT), the KKN team introduced training on making banana steamed cake and banana ice cream as potential flagship products. The results indicated strong enthusiasm from KWT members, particularly for banana ice cream production, whish is targeted for sale in schools and households. This program not only creates new business opportunities for village women but also helps increase household income with relatively low capital. These findings highlight that local food product innovation can serve effective strategy to enhance community economy while strengthening the village’s identity on local potential.
PEMBERDAYAAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM) LOKAL MELALUI PEMASARAN DIGITAL DI DESA BATU MEKAR,, KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT
MSMEs play a vital role in the Indonesian economy, particularly in creating jobs and driving the economy. However, MSMEs in rural areas still face limited market access and technology, particularly in utilizing digital marketing. This situation is also experienced by MSMEs in Batu Mekar Village, most of whom operate in the snack food sector but lack an effective understanding of digital marketing strategies. Recognizing this issue, the University of Mataram Community Service Program (KKN-PMD) provided mentoring to MSMEs in Batu Mekar Village, focusing on local product processing, branding enhancement, and digital marketing outreach. The methods used included field observation, interviews, direct mentoring, business legalization, and digital marketing education. The results of the activities showed that the assisted MSMEs achieved improved product quality through improved packaging, simple financial management training, and the use of social media for promotion. Furthermore, several MSMEs successfully obtained business legality in the form of NIB (National Business License) and SPP-IRT (Special Business License), which strengthened their product competitiveness. Thus, this KKN program makes a real contribution to empowering MSMEs in Batu Mekar Village through improved branding, business management, and digital marketing utilization, thus making MSMEs better prepared to compete in a wider market.
PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH PLASTIK SEBAGAI MATERIAL PAVING BLOCK DI DESA SENANGGALIH, LOMBOK TIMUR
Plastic waste is a serious problem faced by various regions, one of which is Senanggalih Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency. Poorly managed plastic waste has impacted public health and environmental pollution. This condition indicates the need for innovation that can transform plastic waste into something economically valuable and environmentally friendly. This community service activity aims to educate the community about the dangers of plastic waste and provide training in managing this waste into a useful product, namely paving blocks. The service method used is participatory training that involves various components of the Senanggalih Village community such as the Family Welfare Movement (PKK), youth organizations, residents and village staff. The implementation began with observing the condition of plastic waste, delivering materials, and then practicing making paving blocks from a mixture of melted plastic, oil, and sand. The implementation results in increased knowledge of the participants about the dangers of plastic waste and skills in processing the waste into paving blocks. As many as 90% of participants were able to understand the manufacturing process and expressed a desire to continue this recycling effort. Thus, this community service is not only able to provide a solution to the plastic waste problem, but also provides an opportunity to create new businesses based on waste management in Senanggalih Village.
INOVASI PERTANIAN BERKELANJUTAN MELALUI SOSIALISASI BUDIDAYA ANGGUR DAN PRODUKSI ECO ENZYME BERBASIS LIMBAH RUMAH TANGGA DI DESA BELANTING
Kuliah Kerja Nyata Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa (KKN-PMD) of the University of Mataram in Belanting Village in 2025 was carried out to address the challenges of limited knowledge regarding grape cultivation and the utilization of household waste as eco-friendly fertilizer. The aim of this program was to improve farmers’ skills in grape cultivation and introduce the technology of producing liquid organic fertilizer based on eco enzyme. The methods included problem identification through observation and interviews, program design, and participatory implementation through socialization, counseling, and field practice. The results indicated an increase in farmers’ knowledge of grape cultivation techniques, including seed selection, land preparation, maintenance, and harvesting. Participants were also motivated to cultivate grapes as an alternative commodity with economic potential for the village. In the eco enzyme activity, the community gained new insights into processing household organic waste into liquid fertilizer, which is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. High enthusiasm was reflected in active participation in practical demonstrations and discussions on fertilizer application in agriculture. Thus, this program has contributed to promoting sustainable agriculture and strengthening community awareness of natural resource management.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH KULIT IKAN LEMADANG MENJADI PRODUK YANG BERNILAI TINGGI DI DESA LABUHAN HAJI
Labuhan Haji Village is located in East Lombok Regency, precisely at the eastern end of the coast of Lombok Island which has great potential in the field of fisheries. Most residents only use fish meat and let fish waste go to waste. With the theme of Green Economy through the concept of Zero Waste, KKN-PMD students of the University of Mataram Year 2025 carry out mentoring and innovation programs in processing fish skin waste into products of economic value, namely fish skin crackers. This community empowerment effort was carried out at the Dapur Pesisir Fish Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) as a form of commitment to developing fish skin crackers as an innovative new product. The methods applied include socialization, hands-on practice, evaluation, and product finalization through packaging, labeling, and even making promotional videos to reach the digital market. This innovative product has promising market prospects thanks to its distinctive taste, high nutritional value, and environmental friendliness. The program succeeded in improving the community's understanding, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit while contributing to the reduction of waste in coastal areas. The sustainability of this program requires support from the government and related institutions so that innovative products based on fish waste can compete in regional and national markets.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH TONGKOL JAGUNG UNTUK PEMBUATAN PRODUK PUPUK BIOCHAR HYBRID KAYA NUTRISI MAKRO N, P, K, S.
Agricultural land in Akar-Akar Village is dominated by dry soil with low productivity, which has become a major challenge for local farmers. On the other hand, corn cobs, which are abundantly available as post-harvest waste, have not been utilized optimally and are often considered as trash. This Community Service Program (KKN) aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of farmers in Akar-Akar Village regarding the potential use of corn cobs as biochar to improve soil quality. The method applied is a participatory approach through socialization and practical demonstration. The socialization stage provides theoretical understanding of the benefits of biochar, while the demonstration stage practices the direct process of producing biochar using a simple pyrolysis method with single drum kiln technology. The results of this activity indicate a significant increase in the community’s understanding and awareness of the benefits of biochar in improving the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil, as well as their ability to independently produce biochar from local agricultural waste. The conclusion of this program is that the socialization and demonstration of corn cob biochar technology successfully introduced a low-cost, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solution to address the issue of dry soil fertility, while simultaneously transforming waste into a valuable resource in Akar-Akar Village.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH SABUT KELAPA MENJADI COCOPEAT SEBAGAI MEDIA TANAM RAMAH LINGKUNGAN DI DESA KORLEKO SELATAN
Coconut is an abundant leading commodity in South Korleko Village, making it an important local potential to be developed. One of the by-products produced is coconut husk, which can be processed into cocopeat as an environmentally friendly growing medium. The choice of cocopeat is based on its characteristics, such as the ability to absorb and retain water effectively, improve soil aeration, and support plant root growth.
OPTIMALISASI BRANDING UMKM LOKAL MELALUI PELATIHAN DESAIN MANDIRI DENGAN APLIKASI CANVA: STUDI KASUS PADA UMKM DI DESA LABUAN PANDAN
The Community Service Program (KKN) is an implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education that plays an important role in supporting community development, particularly for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs contribute more than 60% to Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yet they still face challenges due to low digital literacy, which hinders their competitiveness in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The KKN program conducted in Labuan Pandan Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency, aimed to empower MSMEs through digital design training as a strategy to strengthen branding and marketing. The method was carried out in several stages including preparation, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up, covering needs assessment, module preparation, hands-on workshops using Canva, as well as evaluation through questionnaires, interviews, and direct observation. The results showed an increase in digital skills among four out of five MSMEs who fully participated in the program, producing new logos, product labels, and simple promotional banners. The tangible impacts were increased independence, cost and time efficiency in promotion, and greater creativity in developing business branding. Therefore, Canva-based design training proved effective in enhancing the capacity of MSMEs to face digitalization challenges while opening wider market opportunities.
OPTIMALISASI POTENSI LOKAL UNTUK MENDUKUNG PARIWISATA DAN EKONOMI MELALUI PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA OBEL-OBEL
The Community Service Program (KKN) is one form of student involvement in the implementation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (Three Pillars of Higher Education), particularly community service by KKN groups. The focus of the 2025 KKN PMD Program at Mataram University in Obel-Obel Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency, on the community is on the main program of planting 1,500 tree seedlings in the form of fruit trees and ornamental plants as the foundation or start of agrotourism development for the village. Additional programs designed include healthy exercises as a campaign for healthy living, teaching at elementary schools and TPQs, posyandu counseling, construction of a photo spot bridge, provision of trash bins, and celebration of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day. The purpose of this KKN activity is to provide solutions and address various problems experienced by the village, including in the areas of fisheries, agriculture, underutilization of idle land, education, and health. The results of the activities carried out showed an increase in public awareness of environmental preservation, health, education, and hygiene. Overall, this KKN program succeeded in establishing collaboration between students, village officials, and the community to optimize local potential and support tourism and sustainable economic development.
PEMANFAATAN KULIT BAWANG MERAH (ALLIUM CEPA L.) DAN BAWANG PUTIH (ALLIUM SATIVUM L.) SEBAGAI PESTISIDA NABATI UNTUK MENDUKUNG PERTANIAN BERKELANJUTAN
Farmers’ dependence on synthetic pesticides has caused negative impacts such as environmental pollution, harmful residues, and health risks. As an alternative, botanical pesticides provide an eco-friendly solution that is simple to prepare and safe to use. This article discusses a community empowerment program in Sembalun Tourism Village through training on producing botanical pesticides made from onion (Allium cepa L.) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) peels-household waste with potential bioactive compounds. The program was conducted in 1 August 2025 through observation, socialization, and demonstration. The process involved grinding onion and garlic peels with water, fermenting for 48 hours, filtering, and applying the extract to local horticultural crops. Field trials showed a reduction in pest eggs and larvae, although effectiveness was still lower compared to synthetic pesticides. The community response was highly positive, with more than 80% of participants attempting independent preparation of botanical pesticides. Main challenges included short shelf life of the extract and variability in raw material quality. Overall, the program successfully raised environmental awareness, reduced organic waste, and encouraged sustainable agricultural practices.
PENGUATAN KEPEDULIAN LINGKUNGAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI KEGIATAN BERSIH PANTAI DI KAKI BUKIT PECARON, SITUBONDO
Coastal areas have an important role in supporting the economic, ecological, and social life of the community. However, the problem of waste, especially plastic, is a serious threat that can reduce environmental quality and hinder the development of the marine tourism potential. This article aims to describe the implementation of the program to strengthen environmental awareness through beach cleaning activities carried out by MBKM KKN students of the University of Mataram in the Kaki Bukit Pecaron area, Klatakan Village, Situbondo. The implementation method includes field observation, coordination with village officials, socialization of the dangers of plastic waste to the community and students, as well as beach cleanup actions involving students, the community, and elementary school students. The collected waste is then sorted by type to facilitate further management. The results of the activity show an increase in community participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness, the creation of synergy between students and the community, and the growth of collective awareness about the negative impacts of coastal pollution. The discussion emphasized that a participatory approach through cross-element collaboration is able to increase the effectiveness of environmental management programs and support the sustainability of similar activities. In conclusion, the beach clean-up action at the foot of Pecaron Hill not only contributes to improving environmental quality, but also strengthens community concern as social capital in supporting the development of sustainable marine tourism.
OPTIMALISASI PEMANFAATAN KOTORAN TERNAK MENJADI PUPUK ORGANIK DENGAN DEKOMPOSER AGROZYME DI DESA SENGKOL
Improper management of livestock manure may cause negative impacts to the environment and human health. This condition would get worse when animal pens are located close to residential areas. On the other side, livestock manure actually could be utilized as organic fertilizer due to its nutrient content such as Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). Therefore, socialization and training on the utilization of livestock manure into organic fertilizer is necessary as an environmentally friendly solution while creating synergy between the livestock and agricultural sectors. This community service activity carried out in Dusun Loang Landak, Sengkol Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, with implementation methods including (1) Observation, (2) Planning, (3) Implementation, and (4) Evaluation. The socialization and training were attended by 30 participants consisted of farmers, livestock breeders, and students in Dusun Loang Landak. The materials delivered included the urgency of livestock waste management, the benefits of Agrozyme decomposer, and the process of making organic fertilizer. Participants showed high enthusiasm by actively engaging in discussions about application of organic fertilizer in agricultural fields. During the training session, the participants directly practiced making organic fertilizer so that they could practice it independently. This activity successfully improved the knowledge and skills of Sengkol Village community members in processing cattle manure into organic fertilizer.
MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA KANAK-KANAK DENGAN STRATEGI PERPUSTAKAAN KELILING DAN POJOK BACA DI DESA AIK DEWA
Limited access to reading materials in remote areas has led to the emergence of mobile library services and reading corners. The existence of these two services is strongly believed to influence the reading interest of elementary school students. This study analyzes the influence of these two strategies. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of mobile library services and reading corners on the reading interest of elementary school students in Aik Dewa Village, East Lombok Regency. The method used is a quantitative approach with a descriptive-verificative type. The research sample consisted of 30 students selected using purposive sampling. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire with a Likert scale (1–5) containing indicators of accessibility, collection variety, and service quality in mobile libraries; aspects of comfort, affordability, and collection quality in reading corners; and indicators of frequency, motivation, and enjoyment of reading as a representation of the reading interest variable. Based on data analysis, both variables were proven to have a significant and positive effect on reading interest. The contribution of reading corners (β=0.42) was greater than that of mobile libraries (β=0.35). The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.679 indicates that 67.9% of the variation in reading interest can be explained by these two services. These findings confirm that the combination of strategies in the form of providing mobile libraries and reading corners is effective in increasing students' reading interest, with reading corners having a greater impact.
PEMANFAATAN MAGGOT DALAM PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH ORGANIK RUMAH TANGGA UNTUK MENEKAN VOLUME SAMPAH DAN PEMANFAATAN MANGGOT SEBAGAI PAKAN ALTERNATIF TERNAK DI DESA PAKUAN KECAMATAN NARMADA
The Community Service Program (KKN) for Village Empowerment (PMD) at the University of Mataram is a form of student service through interdisciplinary activities aimed at developing village potential and addressing community issues. The KKN program for the July–August 2025 period was implemented in Pakuan Village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency, with the theme Green Economy. Pakuan Village is known as a tourist destination with potential in nature, agriculture, and local SMEs, yet it faces serious challenges in managing organic waste. Household and agricultural waste that is not properly managed can lead to environmental pollution and health problems.As a solution, the KKN PMD team introduced maggot (Black Soldier Fly/BSF) cultivation as a method of organic waste bioconversion. This approach not only effectively reduces organic waste volume but also produces nutrient-rich larvae that can be used as alternative animal feed, thereby providing additional economic value for the community. The activities carried out included socialization, hands-on training in maggot cultivation, and post-training monitoring to evaluate program outcomes.The results indicated an increase in community knowledge and skills in managing organic waste through maggot cultivation. Training participants, consisting of village officials, livestock groups, PKK women’s association, youth organizations, and the general public, showed strong enthusiasm and potential to continue the practice sustainably. Thus, this program can serve as an initial step in establishing environmentally friendly waste management while supporting the development of a green economy in Pakuan Village.
PERPUSTAKAAN SEBAGAI RUANG LITERASI CERDAS: PENINGKATAN BUDAYA BACA DAN LITERASI DIGITAL DI DESA EMBUNG KANDONG, KECAMATAN TERARA, KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR
The PMD Literacy Community Service Program (KKN) implemented in Embung Kandong Village, Terara District, East Lombok, aimed to revitalize the "Andalan" Village Library, which had been experiencing declining utilization, and to improve community literacy, particularly in reading, writing, and digital literacy. Through a participatory approach, students from the University of Mataram initiated various activities, such as read-alouds, reading coupons, LENTERA, and TANABATA (Literacy Hope Tree), all presented in an interactive and educational manner. Implementation methods included observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and cross-sector collaboration with the village government and local schools. During the 45-day implementation period, activities focused on optimizing the library as a community information and learning center. The program successfully increased community participation in literacy and built collective awareness of the importance of reading as a foundation for developing local potential. Outputs from the program included activity reports, scientific and media publications, product, leaflet, and documentary videos for documentation and dissemination of results. The success of this program demonstrates the importance of synergy between educational institutions and the community in creating a sustainable literacy culture in the village.
OPTIMALISASI KETAHANAN PANGAN MELALUI PENGELOLAAN TALAS DAN IKAN LOKAL DI DESA AIK BUKAQ, BATUKLIANG UTARA, LOMBOK TENGAH
This community service activity was conducted in Aik Bukaq Village. Aik Bukaq Village is a tourist village where the majority of the population works as farmers and fish farmers. Ecologically, the Aik Bukaq tourist attraction is an ecotourism destination with an ecosystem with pristine natural potential. The village is home to abundant taro plants and freshwater fish. However, unfortunately, the surrounding community has not been able to utilize these resources optimally. Therefore, to support the utilization of the abundant fish and taro in the Aik Bukaq Village area and to increase community income, the following activities were carried out: (1) Making Dried Fish, (2) Making Taro Ice Cream, and (3) Digital Marketing Counseling.
PENDAMPINGAN UMKM KOPI SEMBALUN MENUJU PRODUK UNGGULAN EKSPOR MELALUI PENINGKATAN KUALITAS DAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN
Sembalun coffee has a distinctive flavor influenced by the geographical and climatic conditions of Mount Rinjani, making it a potential export commodity. However, limited technical capacity of SMEs in meeting quality standards, certification, packaging, and the low use of digital marketing remain key challenges. This program aimed to assist Sembalun coffee SMEs in improving product quality and expanding international market access. The methods included field observations, interviews, focus group discussions, Workshops, field practices (seedling, planting, harvesting), and halal certification assistance. The results showed an increase in partners’ knowledge of quality standards, strengthened skills in post-harvest processes, and improved awareness of the importance of digital marketing. Partners also successfully obtained halal certification, which enhanced product competitiveness in both national and international markets, and began adopting digital marketing strategies to broaden sales reach. In conclusion, this mentoring program significantly contributed to preparing Sembalun coffee as an export-oriented product while improving local economic sustainability.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM LITERASI KOLABORATIF DALAM MENDUKUNG PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA BONJERUK
The collaborative literacy program is a strategic effort to improve the quality of education and community empowerment through synergy between schools, Community Reading Gardens (TBM), village government, and student community service programs (KKN). This program was implemented in Bonjeruk Village, Jonggat District, Central Lombok Regency for 45 days, involving the Girang Bace TBM, elementary schools, and the village community. The implementation method used a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, participatory education, and mentoring children in creative literacy activities such as reading aloud, retelling, book reviews, reading-based projects, and literacy and arts competitions. Results showed an increase in children's interest in reading, reading comprehension skills, and the children's courage to express their opinions publicly. Furthermore, the community began to actively participate in supporting village literacy facilities. The collaborative literacy program has proven effective in creating a sustainable literacy ecosystem, strengthening a reading culture, and contributing to human resource development in Bonjeruk Village.
PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH KOTORAN AYAM MENJADI PUPUK ORGANIK PADAT OLEH KKN PMD UNIVERSITAS MATARAM DESA TUMBUH MULIA PERIODE 8 JULI s/d 21 AGUSTUS
The Community Service Program (KKN) in Tumbuh Mulia Village identified a major agricultural problem: low crop productivity due to a lack of environmentally friendly and affordable fertilizers. The village's abundant chicken manure has not been optimally utilized, potentially polluting the environment. The project aimed to process chicken manure into organic fertilizer for local farmers. The manufacturing process involved mixing chicken manure, rice husks, dolomite, molasses, and AM11 microbial activator as a decomposer, followed by fermentation for approximately one week without turning. The fermentation results showed significant physical changes, including a crumblier texture, a blackish-brown color, and a reduced odor, making it suitable for agricultural use. This solid organic fertilizer product was then tested on residents' chili plants, which showed improved growth compared to before. This project not only provided a solution to the problem of livestock waste but also increased the community's knowledge and skills in processing waste into environmentally friendly products. Thus, this program contributes to strengthening sustainable agriculture while strengthening the synergy between universities and the community.
MEMBANGUN GENERASI MELEK LITERASI: OPTIMALISASI TAMAN BACA MASYARAKAT SARAS ALUS DI DESA NYEROT
Quality education is expected to create a generation that is able to adapt to challenges. To achieve this, the development of superior human resources must begin with efforts to instill an interest in reading from an early age, both in schools and in the community, so that every individual has equal access to knowledge. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of optimizing the Community Reading Park as an effort to build a literate generation in Nyerot Village. The problem of low interest in reading in the village is a major urgency that must be prioritized by the village government so that it can be addressed immediately. Through the PMD Real Work Lecture activity in Nyerot Village in collaboration with the National Library, a work program focused on literacy was presented. The methods used in this activity were initial observation, preparation, and implementation of activities carried out at the Saras Alus Community Reading Park in Nyerot Village. Various activities were carried out, such as reading aloud, book reviews, and implementing simple projects based on reading books. Through these activities, children not only read, but also experienced learning activities accompanied by play so that it did not feel boring. Additionally, the children who participated in the learning activities at the TBM were very enthusiastic, which helped develop their level of participation in utilizing their free time in a meaningful way.
SINERGI KAMPUS BERDAMPAK TERHADAP SISTEM PENGELOLAAN DAN EKOSISTEM PESISIR UNTUK OPTIMALISASI TOURISM KAWASAN WISATA TANJUNG LUAR MENUJU PARIWISATA BERKELANJUTAN
Community Service Program (KKN) is an intracurricular activity that integrates the Three Pillars of Higher Education with community learning experiences. The University of Mataram's KKN-PMD program, implemented in Tanjung Luar Village, Keruak District, East Lombok Regency, focused on developing tourism potential and addressing social, educational, and environmental issues. Through surveys and discussions with the community, students designed key programs, including the construction of a tourist data center, the provision of a waste incinerator, and the development of a promotional website for the tourism village. Additionally, other activities included outreach on the dangers of online loans, school instruction, Quran reading training, fish bone meal production, mangrove planting, and English language instruction for fishermen. The results of these activities demonstrated improvements in tourism support facilities and strengthened social relations between students and the community. This program demonstrates that KKN can be an effective tool in supporting community-based tourism management and sustainable village development
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT PESISIR MELALUI KONSERVASI TERUMBU KARANG DI DUSUN NIPAH, DESA MALAKA, KABUPATEN LOMBOK UTARA
The Nipah coastline in Nipah Hamlet, Malaka Village, North Lombok Regency has experienced coral reef damage that has impacted fish catches and community welfare. This community service activity aims to empower coastal communities through coral reef conservation to support the sustainability of marine ecosystems. The method used is the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which includes the stages of discovery, dream, design, define, and destiny. The results of the activity include an increase in coral reef conservation media, specifically spider media from 70 to 80 units and table media from 5 to 6 units. Coral reef conservation is carried out through long-term monitoring of the survival and diversity of organisms to restore the functions of damaged marine ecosystems and support coastal stability. Community empowerment in coral reef conservation at Nipah Beach has significant social and economic impacts, including increased fish populations that boost local fishermen's catches and promote the development of marine tourism, creating economic opportunities for coastal merchants. while active community involvement strengthens social capital and community capacity in sustainable marine resource management, making the synergy between environmental conservation and economic well-being a crucial foundation for the sustainability of conservation programs in the area. Coral growth monitoring is planned three months later since the planting was recently completed. In conclusion, these initial coral reef conservation activities are an important step in supporting the achievement of SDG Goal 14: Life Below Water.
MENINGKATKAN MINAT MEMBACA ANAK MELALUI BIMBINGAN BELAJAR DENGAN METODE CERIA (CERITA, EKSPRESIF, RANGSANG IMAJINASI, INTERAKTIF) DI DESA TENIGA
The low reading interest among children in rural areas such as Teniga Village, North Lombok Regency, poses a serious challenge in strengthening literacy culture in the aftermath of the 2018 natural disaster. This article discusses the implementation of the CERIA method (Storytelling, Expressive, Imagination Stimulation, Interactive) in a non-formal tutoring program conducted by students of the Community Service Program (KKN) from the University of Mataram. The method is designed to create a joyful, active, and contextual learning atmosphere through approaches based on storytelling, creative expression, imagination stimulation, and interactive activities. The program was carried out over four weeks at Taman Pecatu (Pecatu Park) and local elementary schools, with the active participation of school-aged children. Evaluation results indicated a significant increase in attendance, children’s engagement, as well as their ability to produce literacy works such as rhymes, poems, and speeches. The program achieved an average success rate of 82.6%, demonstrating that the CERIA method is effective in enhancing children’s reading interest. Therefore, this approach is recommended for application in other regions facing similar literacy challenges.
PENDAMPINGAN PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH BONGGOL JAGUNG (JANGGEL) SEBAGAI MEDIA TANAM JAMUR DI DESA DARA KUNCI, SAMBELIA, LOMBOK TIMUR
The majority of the residents in Dara Kunci Village rely on the agricultural sector. Maize serves as the primary commodity in alignment with the national food security program. However, only the kernels are utilized, while the cobs remain as agricultural waste. In fact, maize cobs contain substances that can accelerate the growth of mushrooms. Therefore, the Community Service Program (KKN) team from the University of Mataram (UNRAM) initiated a training program on the utilization of maize cobs as mushroom cultivation media, aiming to reduce agricultural waste and develop economically valuable products. Furthermore, it is expected that the people of Dara Kunci Village will be able to implement this mushroom cultivation independently. The applied methodology consisted of two stages, namely surveys and observations, as well as training. The activities were carried out in accordance with the proposed methods. During the training, all stages of mushroom cultivation using maize cobs were explained in detail, including critical aspects that required particular attention. Prior to the training, the team had already cultivated mushrooms as a demonstrative example, proving that this waste utilization is indeed beneficial. In doing so, the team was able to highlight factors that may inhibit mushroom production and provide appropriate solutions to address such issues. Moreover, following the training, several community members successfully cultivated mushrooms within the expected growth period.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PENGOLAHAN LABU KUNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EKONOMI KREATIF DI DESA PENGADANGAN, KECAMATAN PRINGGASELA, LOMBOK TIMUR
The Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Mataram in Pengadangan Village, Pringgasela District, East Lombok, focused on community empowerment through the optimization of local potential, namely pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata). This commodity has generally been used only for household consumption without product diversification. This study employed surveys, observations, interviews, and documentation to design work programs, including agricultural product utilization workshops, pumpkin chips production training, and product packaging design socialization. The results indicate an improvement in community knowledge and skills, particularly among PKK women and village cadres, in processing pumpkins into value-added products with various flavors. The resulting product, “Keripik LabuKu,” served as a tangible output of the program, complemented by attractive and informative packaging design. This program contributed to enhancing creativity, creating new business opportunities, and strengthening the economic independence of Pengadangan Village.
AIR (AKSI INOVATIF RAKYAT): PROGRAM FILTER AIR BERBASIS TEKNOLOGI SEDERHANA YANG DITERAPKAN DI KELURAHAN SASAKE LOMBOK TENGAH
The availability of clean water is a vital necessity for the community; however, in Sasake Village, problems related to water quality are still found, particularly turbidity and high levels of metals such as iron. This condition affects health and the daily use of water. To address this issue, the KKN PMD students of Universitas Mataram 2025 implemented a simple water filter program using locally available and environmentally friendly materials. The aim of this activity was to improve community water quality through the application of a simple filter that is easy to build and independently applied. The method included preliminary observation of water sources, community training in making simple water filters, and laboratory testing to evaluate the effectiveness of the filtering process. The results showed that the simple water filter significantly reduced water turbidity, lowered iron content, and improved the physical quality of water, making it more suitable for consumption and daily use. Based on laboratory analysis, water quality after filtration increased and met basic feasibility standards. In addition, the community assessed that the filter was easy to use, cost-efficient, and highly beneficial in everyday life.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM LITERASI PERPUSNAS DALAM RANGKA PENINGKATAN MINAT BACA ANAK ANAK SD MELALUI KEGIATAN KKN DI DESA MARONG, KECAMATAN PRAYA TIMUR
This study examines the implementation of a literacy program initiated by the National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas) through the Community Empowerment Village Service-Learning Program (KKN PMD) in Marong Village, East Praya District, Central Lombok Regency. The main focus of this research is to increase the reading interest of elementary school students who have long faced limited reading facilities, minimal learning assistance, and low community awareness of the importance of sustainable basic literacy. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with purposive sampling techniques, in which data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving teachers, the managers of the Community Reading Park (TBM) Semeton Bace, village officials, parents, and students. The findings show that literacy activities, including school literacy visits, book-based project development, optimization of the role of TBM, improvement and decoration of reading facilities, as well as literacy competitions, have succeeded in increasing reading enthusiasm as well as collective community awareness. Supporting factors include the availability of engaging illustrated books, intensive mentoring by university students, and active promotion of TBM as an alternative learning space. Nevertheless, the sustainability of the program requires a long-term commitment from schools, TBM, and village governments to ensure that literacy culture can be maintained. The study highlights that multi-stakeholder collaboration and the implementation of creative literacy strategies are effective solutions to address low reading interest among rural children while also building a foundation for sustainable community education.
PENGUATAN BUDAYA LITERASI DESA MELALUI PROGRAM KKN PMD: STUDI KASUS DESA TERONG TAWAH
The Community Service Program (KKN PMD) of Universitas Mataram was carried out in Terong Tawah Village, Labuapi District, West Lombok Regency, with the aim of strengthening the village’s literacy culture through the revitalization of the As-Suhada Community Reading Park (TBM). The background of this program lies in the low literacy level of the community, the suboptimal management of TBM, and the limited participation of residents in reading activities. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method with a participatory approach through observation, interviews, documentation, and students’ reflective notes. The results show significant changes in TBM management through the cataloguing and reorganization of 1,000 book collections and the issuance of membership cards. Interactive literacy programs also proved effective. In the Cerdas Mengulas Buku activity, involving 21 fourth-grade students at SDN 3 Terong Tawah, 20 students successfully answered comprehension questions, while one required further assistance. In the Writing Stories Based on Reading program, attended by 25 sixth-grade students, writing scores improved from 60–70 in the pre-test to 75–90 in the post-test after remedial guidance. Furthermore, the Read Me a Book and Reading Aloud activities engaged 30 kindergarten students of As-Suhada and 30 preschool students, fostering reading interest and confidence. Overall, interactive literacy programs such as Cerdas Mengulas Buku and Writing Stories Based on Reading proved to be effective models in enhancing children’s reading interest, comprehension skills, and writing creativity. For sustainability, village institutional support, the diversification of reading collections, and the empowerment of local literacy cadres are needed so that Terong Tawah can develop into an inclusive and sustainable literacy village.
PEMBUATAN POJOK BACA SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGUATAN BUDAYA LITERASI SISWA DI SDN KULEM, DESA PENGONAK, PRAYA TIMUR
The Community Service Program (KKN) is one form of student service to the community, aiming to make a tangible contribution to improving the quality of education. The KKN activity carried out at SDN Kulem, Pengonak Village, East Praya District, was focused on implementing a reading corner as an effort to strengthen students' literacy culture. The main objectives of this activity are to cultivate reading interest and familiarize students with the reading materials available at school. The problem of low reading interest among students necessitates innovative learning spaces that are engaging, easily accessible, and tailored to children's needs. The method used is the creation of a reading corner in the classroom, utilizing the school's existing facilities and reading collection. The results of the implementation show a positive response from the students, indicated by their increased enthusiasm in utilizing the reading corner as a means of reading outside of class hours. The implementation of reading corners has proven effective as a strategic effort in building a school ecosystem that supports literacy, while also being a concrete step in fostering a reading culture from an early age.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PROGRAM PERPUSNAS DALAM RANGKA PENGEMBANGAN LITERASI DI KELURAHAN RAKAM, KECAMATAN SELONG, KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR
This study discusses the implementation of the literacy program initiated by the National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas) through the Community Service Program (KKN) in Rakam Village, Selong District, East Lombok Regency, as an effort to improve reading culture among elementary school children. Rakam Village has a population of 8,688 people and 2,592 households, with the majority working as traders, laborers, farmers, fishermen, and entrepreneurs, and with an average education level ranging from elementary to senior high school. These socio-economic conditions contribute to the community’s low literacy awareness, even though the village has several educational institutions ranging from early childhood education (PAUD) to senior high schools (SMA/SMK) that can serve as strategic partners. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and direct participation with Community Reading Garden (TBM) managers, teachers, the village government, parents, and students. The findings show that literacy programs such as read-aloud activities, creative writing training, cataloging and organizing TBM collections, book-based creative projects, and book review competitions successfully improved reading interest, writing creativity, and the utilization of TBM facilities. Supporting factors included the involvement of the local government, teachers, and parents, as well as the provision of diverse and engaging literacy activities. However, program sustainability still requires long-term commitment from TBM, schools, and the village government to ensure continuous literacy development. These findings emphasize that multi-stakeholder collaboration and participatory literacy strategies can be effective solutions to address low literacy rates at the village level.