Jurnal Pemberdayaan Umat

Mewujudkan Kesejahteraan Sosial melalui Diseminasi Hasil Pengabdian di Desa Dlanggu, Lamongan

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service initiative aims to enhance social welfare in Dlanggu Village, Deket District, Lamongan Regency by disseminating community service outcomes. The program focused on empowering local communities through poverty alleviation, education improvement, and sustainable livelihood development.

Methodology: This study employed participatory rural appraisal (PRA), surveys, and focus group discussions (FGDs) to identify community needs and priorities. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS to evaluate the program's impact on community awareness, skills, and access to resources, particularly in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and education.

Results/Findings: The results revealed significant improvements in community awareness, skills, and access to resources. The key outcomes included increased participation (78%), enhanced income levels (65%), and stronger social cohesion (72%). However, challenges, such as limited infrastructure and human resources, were identified, which affected the program's scalability.

Conclusions: The program successfully enhanced social and economic welfare through participatory approaches, skill training, and economic empowerment. This demonstrates the effectiveness of community engagement in driving sustainable development.

Limitations: The study was constrained by its short-term implementation, reliance on self-reported data, and small sample size, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Contributions: This initiative offers a replicable model for rural development, providing valuable insights for policymakers, NGOs, and researchers focusing on social welfare and sustainable development.

Analisis Minat Masyarakat terhadap Layanan Fintech Syariah: Studi Pengabdian Bersama BSI Gresik

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This study aims to analyze public interest in Sharia fintech services, focusing on the collaborative community service initiative with Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) Gresik. This research seeks to identify factors influencing community adoption, perceptions, and challenges related to Sharia-compliant financial technology.

Methodology/approach: The study was conducted in Gresik, East Java, in collaboration with BSI Gresik. Data were collected through surveys distributed to 150 respondents, including BSI customers and local residents. The survey utilized a structured questionnaire with Likert-scale questions covering aspects such as awareness, trust, and usage patterns of Sharia fintech.

Results/findings: The findings indicate moderate awareness of Sharia fintech services, with trust in Islamic financial principles being a key driver of adoption. However, limited product knowledge and concerns regarding security were identified as barriers.

Conclusion: The study concludes that while there is growing interest in Sharia fintech services, targeted educational campaigns and improved security measures are needed to boost adoption. Collaboration between Islamic banks and fintech providers can further enhance accessibility and trust, aligning with the principles of financial inclusion and compliance with Sharia.

Limitations: The study was geographically limited to Gresik, and the sample may not fully represent diverse socioeconomic groups. Additionally, reliance on self-reported data may have introduced a bias.

Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of Sharia fintech adoption in Indonesia by providing insights for Islamic banks, fintech developers, and policymakers to enhance financial inclusion strategies. It also supports the academic discourse on Islamic finance and digital innovation.

Ecoprint Sekolah Bersih: Penguatan Karakter Siswa Sanggar Belajar Muhammadiyah Kepong, Malaysia

Raysyah Putri Sitanggang, Indah Pratiwi — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This study aims to describe the adaptation and implementation of ecoprint techniques (pounding, steaming, fermentation) using local natural materials at Muhammadiyah Kepong Studio. It evaluates changes in students' attitudes and behaviors toward environmental awareness, responsibility, and cooperation after participating in ecoprint activities. The study also identifies character values—such as perseverance, discipline, tolerance, and creativity—internalized through these activities within the context of the "Clean and Fun School" movement.

Methodology/approach: The implementation used a structured community service method involving a target area survey, preparation, scheduling, execution, and post-activity evaluation.

Results/findings: Post-training assessments showed substantial improvement: knowledge of ecoprint techniques increased from 34% to 100%, local cultural knowledge from 57% to 100%, technical skills from 4% to 93%, and creative idea development from 5% to 97%. Character improvements were also notable, including responsibility and care (5% to 100%), collaboration (83% to 100%), perseverance and patience (63% to 100%), and environmental awareness (33% to 97%).

Conclusions: Ecoprinting with natural materials instills environmental values and personal character traits, such as patience, thoroughness, and cooperation, promoting sustainable habits through experiential learning.

Limitations: Findings are context-specific and may not generalize to other schools due to differences in student backgrounds, resources, and the implementation timeframes.

Contribution: This study contributes to educational practices by integrating environmental art, character education, and sustainability, providing a model for similar programs in art education, environmental studies, and civic character development.