Community Services

May
26
2025

UNY Students Empower Women Through Eco-Friendly Prayer Bead Production

By international-office

A group of students from the Department of Nonformal Education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) initiated a community empowerment program titled “From Waste to Blessings: Optimizing Circular Economy Empowerment for Widows through Eco-Friendly Prayer Bead Innovation.” Implemented from February to May 2025, the program was led by Rubiyantiningsih, Fitri Padmawati, Sabrinasurya Maharani, and Dinda Nurlisa Septiana.

Gender Equality
Decent Work
Community Services
Partnership
UNY Students Promote Food Independence and Community Creativity in Timpang​
international-office Thu, 03/13/2025 - 15:15

A team of Community Service Program (KKN) students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has successfully implemented initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of residents in Pedukuhan Timpang, Gebangan Hamlet, Pengasih Village, Kulon Progo Regency. Led by Muhammad Aji Farid Fadila, with Anindya Nari Dewati as a resource person, the group focused on programs that promote food independence and community creativity.​

Community Services
Revitalizing Traditional Batik Jumputan Technique in Kwangen Village
international-office Mon, 02/17/2025 - 16:19

On February 17, 2025, students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a workshop in Kwangen Village to teach the traditional Indonesian textile art of jumputan. This initiative aimed to preserve local culture and empower the community by providing practical skills that could lead to new business opportunities.

Community Services
1,000 Telang Plant Initiative in Sendangsari Village, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta
international-office Fri, 12/06/2024 - 14:52

Sendangsari Village in Pengasih, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, recently witnessed the initiation of the "1,000 Telang Plant Movement," spearheaded by a Community Service  team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). Led by Prof. Dr. Kuswarsantyo, M.Hum of the Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture, the team also included Dr. Asri Widowati (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences), Dr. Ir. Muhkamad Wakid (Faculty of Engineering), and Heni Winahyuningsih, M.Hum from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI).

Community Services
Nov
29
2024

Promoting Healthy Gadget Use for Children: A Community Outreach Program

By international-office

Gadgets have become integral to children's daily lives, serving as tools for play, entertainment, and learning. However, excessive gadget use can negatively impact children's social, emotional, and academic development. This concern was highlighted by Argent Prianda Dewanta, a student and President of BEM Fishipol UNY, during a community outreach program in Nangsri, Srihardono, Pundong, Bantul.

Community Services
Sep
11
2024

Community Empowerment Program in Margoagung Village: Innovation and Digitalization of Bamboo Crafts by the PPK Team of Ormawa Haska JMF FMIPA UNY

By international-office

Margoagung Village, known as a cultural pioneer village, continues to maintain the tradition of bamboo crafts that have been passed down from generation to generation. However, in this modern era, innovation is needed to ensure its sustainability and increase competitiveness. Responding to these challenges, the PPK Team of Ormawa Haska JMF FMIPA UNY came up with the Bamboo Craft Diversification and Digital Marketing Program to help the craftsmen in this village not only maintain, but also develop their bamboo crafts.

Community Services
Partnership
No Poverty
Arts and Heritage Contribution
May
05
2024

UNY shares the spirit of maintaining health and strengthening social resilience in Kulon Progo

By international-office

UNY celebrates its 60th anniversary with various activities, one of which is a healthy walk and social service in Kulon Progo on May 5, 2024. "The activities that we hold are part of UNY's commitment and dedication in the framework of the 60th Anniversary of UNY. Let us use this activity as a momentum in exploring and the first step of the golden village program that will be held for the next one year in the Terbah and Serut Pengasih hamlets. Through this program, UNY will prioritize Pengasih Village in various activities such as PKM, research, and institutional collaboration.

Patnership
Health
Community Services
Holistic organic waste management by utilizing Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae as decomposing agents
international-office Fri, 05/03/2024 - 13:15

The community service team of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences UNY seeks to encourage sustainable organic waste management. One of the efforts comes through counseling activities on the utilization of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae as part of organic waste management and strengthening food security in Dukuh Serut, Kulon Progo district. in the activity held on May 1, 2024, there were 25 participants from the Women Farmers Group (KWT) Dukuh Serut.

Community Services
Waste Management
Organic Waste
Improving the potential of Bugel community through training in making ready-to-eat chili sauce
international-office Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:15

Based on data from the Kulon Progo Agriculture and Food Service Office, chili production from January to September 2023 reached 11,505.9 tons. The success of chili farmers in this area has further strengthened this region to become one of the suppliers of national chili needs.

Community Services
Improving students' science literacy through learning media "My Digestive Board"
international-office Thu, 02/29/2024 - 13:06

UNY students have the opportunity to improve literacy and numeracy in schools through the Teaching Campus program. One of the students who enjoyed this opportunity was Nita Prasyama Azhari, a science education student of UNY, who was assigned to SD Negeri Tlacap, Sleman.

Quality Education
Community Services
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