Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Hilifalago Raya melalui Program Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) di Bidang Pendidikan, Lingkungan, Seni, dan Pembangunan Desa

Abstract

The Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) is one form of student community service aimed at applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the university learning process to community life. According to Syardiansah (2019), KKN provides students with opportunities to apply knowledge and develop social and personal competencies through direct involvement in community life. Muniarty et al. (2022) explain that KKN is a form of higher education activity that provides students with experience in learning and working directly in community empowerment. Furthermore, Hidayati et al. (2019) state that KKN can serve as a means for students to contribute to solving social problems and supporting community empowerment through education and community service activities. Ritonga et al. (2022) also explain that students have an important role in encouraging positive changes in society through intellectual knowledge combined with concrete activities. Based on these views, KKN is not only an academic activity but also a means of providing tangible contributions to the community and surrounding environment. The KKN activities of Group 8 of Universitas Nias Raya were carried out in Hilifalago Raya Village through various programs adjusted to the needs and conditions of the community. The programs included environmental care and community service activities, provision of waste bins, exercise activities, private tutoring, elementary school education, teaching at kindergarten, traditional dance training, marching drills, production and installation of road signs, construction and improvement of village gates, renovation of the village monument, creation of a Twibbon as a medium for activity publication, and activities commemorating the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. The implementation method consisted of observation, coordination with the village government and community, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. The results showed participation from the community and children in various programs. These activities contributed to increasing awareness of environmental cleanliness, supporting children's education, developing creativity and discipline, and strengthening relationships between students and the community. Overall, the KKN programs of Group 8 were successfully implemented and provided a positive contribution to the community of Hilifalago Raya Village.