Journal of Innovation and Community Engagement

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Editorial Team — 2026-02-24

From Village to Virtual Education: Advancing Literacy Through Innovation at SDN Sumberjati

Iman Subekti — 2026-02-24

This community engagement program was carried out with the aim of strengthening early literacy competency among elementary teachers and students in rural areas. It focused on SDN Sumberjati, where students and teachers still have limited access to learning materials, proper technology, and only a little exposure to digital literacy. The program tried to introduce a kind of hybrid learning idea called From Village to Virtual Education, combining literacy mentoring, use of simple digital classroom platforms, and creative learning activities adjusted to the rural situation. The implementation involved university volunteers working closely with the school, including students, teachers, and the school administrators. The process moved through four main stages, which were needs assessment, planning with capacity building, running the literacy activities, and then evaluation. The results showed a clear improvement in students' reading interest, their willingness to join digital learning sessions, and their ability to express ideas in more creative ways. The teachers also gained practical experience in using digital tools and trying literacy enrichment practices in their classrooms. The community around the school received social and economic benefits as well because collaboration between the school and parents became stronger, and some basic digital learning facilities started to be maintained in a more sustainable way. This program shows that these kinds of educational efforts can really help in reducing the learning gaps that still happen in many rural communities, and it gives students a chance to reach digital learning in a more equal way. For the future plan, the team plans to keep mentoring, propose open-source learning materials, and also expand the program to other schools in the region.

Digitalization of the KARI and KARA Web-based Financial Recording Systems to Improve Financial Literacy of Mulia Prasama Danarta Cooperative Members

Andre Kurniawan Pamudji — 2026-02-24

Mulia Prasama Danarta Savings and Loan Cooperative is committed to improving the economic welfare of its members through financial literacy programs, one of which is the Budget Card (KARA) and Daily Card (KARI) methods. However, the implementation of these methods was still done manually using paper, making it inefficient, vulnerable to data loss, and unable to provide automatic financial analysis. This community service activity aimed to design and implement a web-based financial recording system to digitize the KARI and KARA methods, making it easier for members to plan budgets and record daily transactions. The implementation method for this activity utilized a participatory approach that included four stages: (1) survey and needs analysis, (2) website platform development, (3) dissemination and training attended by 50 members on July 28, 2025, and (4) impact evaluation attended by 27 members on September 11, 2025. Feedback data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire. The results of the activity show that the digital platform was successfully developed according to needs and was very positively received by members. Evaluation data shows that 92.6% of users intend to continue using this system because it is considered easy and useful. In addition, constructive feedback was obtained for future feature development, such as budgeting period flexibility. It was concluded that digitizing the KARI and KARA systems through a website platform is an effective solution with significant potential to increase the effectiveness of cooperative financial literacy programs and encourage better financial management practices for MSME members and individuals.

Implementation of a Public Speaking Program to Enhance Self-Confidence and Presentation Skills

Lydiawati Soelaiman — 2026-02-24

Public speaking is one of the essential skills that young people need to develop, particularly to enhance soft skills such as self-confidence and effective communication. Many students still experience fear and anxiety when speaking in public, which often leads to passive participation in classroom learning. In response to this issue, this community service activity aimed to improve students' public speaking abilities through practice-based training. The program was conducted at Tarsisius I Junior High School in Jakarta and involved 8th and 9th-grade students. The implementation method included the delivery of material through interactive presentations using PowerPoint, followed by practical public speaking exercises in front of an audience. The program was evaluated through direct observation and the distribution of questionnaires to participants. The results showed that the majority of participants found the training to be both engaging and valuable. This activity demonstrates that public speaking training can serve as a strategic effort to enhance the quality of human resources and foster personal development among students.

Creative Activation for Community Nutrition Education: Integrating Health Counselling, Culinary Training, and Mural-Based Visual Recall

Otje Herman Wibowo — 2026-02-24

This project addresses the stunting problem in Kampung Plampitan by increasing community awareness of the health benefits of tempe, a nutritious and affordable source of plant-based protein. Health and stunting prevention topics were delivered through two main formats: health education presentations and hands-on tempe-based cooking demonstrations. The murals functioned as continuous visual reinforcement, supporting recall of key messages, while the primary educational focus remained on improving nutrition knowledge and practical food preparation skills using tempe. By placing the murals in highly visible public locations, community members were encouraged to reflect on their own practices and share information with others, thereby fostering an ongoing understanding of healthy eating and supporting sustained community-level awareness. Program effectiveness was evaluated using pre- and post-intervention measures of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to tempe consumption, complemented by qualitative observations during implementation. The results indicated increased awareness of tempe’s health benefits, more positive attitudes toward its consumption, and stronger intentions to adopt healthier cooking and eating behaviours. The murals were rated positively for their visual appeal, clarity, and effectiveness in reinforcing key nutrition messages related to balanced diets and stunting prevention. These findings suggest that mural-based visual recall, when integrated into experiential and educational interventions, offers a cost-efficient and scalable approach to community nutrition communication.

Optimization of Fixed Asset Accounting Information Systems in Supporting Asset Management at Bandung City Rusunawa Regional Technical Implementation Unit

Radi Mugisana — 2026-02-24

Fixed asset management in the public sector plays an important role in supporting the quality of public services. However, in practice, there are often challenges such as limited human resources, an unfavorable workload, and suboptimal use of digital applications. The purpose of this study is to support the optimization of the fixed asset accounting information system in the technical implementation unit of the Rusunawa in Bandung, through a Participatory Action Research approach with active participation, concrete actions, and simultaneous research in a social context. The contribution of partners is reflected in the provision of data, direct assistance, validation of results, and adoption of the proposed procedures. Data collection techniques included observation, discussion, collaborative participation, and document study through several stages. The preparation stage focused on tidying up the warehouse and creating an adequate layout to facilitate the recording, management, and grouping of fixed assets. The implementation stage focused on inventorying assets in the field to improve the accuracy and currency of data related to location, quantity, and functional condition. The evaluation and reporting stage focuses on preparing recommendations for a fixed asset accounting information system flowchart in the context of inventory and asset procurement for asset maintenance needs. The results of the study provide economic added value in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of budget management for asset procurement or maintenance, while in the social sphere, it improves the quality of service and sustainable public trust.

Branching Out: Mobilising Parents’ Assets to Support Children’s Learning in Pre-Primary Schools

Johnson Kojo — 2026-02-24

Mobilising parents’ existing assets is increasingly regarded as an important strategy to improve early childhood education in resource-limited contexts. This pilot study utilised Participatory Action Research (PAR) in conjunction with Ward’s (2019) Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) logical model in two government pre-primary schools in the Nzega district, Tanzania. Thirteen parent connectors received training and support to identify community assets, prioritise actionable steps, and implement peer-led training and volunteer programs. Thematic analysis of meetings, interviews, and observations indicated a transition from a deficit perspective of parents to an acknowledgement of their social and human capital as significant assets. Data from 160 parents, collected before and after the study, showed a significant improvement (p < 0.001) in parents’ competencies in home learning support, homework assistance, meeting attendance, and school volunteering. In three months, parent volunteers made 54 instructional aids in the intervention schools. This pilot study shows that an ABCD logical model may be effective, acceptable, and a promising start toward increasing parents' engagement in their children's pre-primary education in Tanzania.

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Editorial Team — 2026-02-24