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Mataram, University of Mataram — A public space can serve a purpose beyond being a place for people to gather. In Bau Lam Commune, Vietnam, community spaces and village roads have been transformed into part of an effort to strengthen local identity while improving the surrounding environment through two interventions initiated under the International Community Empowerment Programme of the University of Mataram (Unram): the Mural Painting Project and the Rural Lighting Project. The two initiatives were developed through a collaboration between Unram, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed), and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — For communities rebuilding after a disaster, recovery is not only about restoring what has been damaged. It is also about ensuring that they do not have to navigate difficult times alone. This spirit shaped the efforts of students from the University of Mataram (Unram) as they worked alongside communities affected by the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), providing assistance while supporting recovery efforts on the ground. Unram students contributed through a range of humanitarian actions, from distributing donations and conducting learning activities with children in Gapung Village to helping construct shelters for affected communities. For ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) coconut palm sugar producers in Salut Village, Kayangan District, North Lombok Regency, now possess legal certainty and food safety assurance to expand the distribution of their signature products into modern retail networks. Local coconut sap artisans enthusiastically received intensive mentorship and legal licensing support, including Business Identification Numbers (NIB), Home Industry Food Production (PIRT) certifications, and Good Processed Food Production Practices (CPPOB) application guides facilitated by the University of Mataram (Unram) Group 2 Thematic KKN team in collaboration with the Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) for the June to August ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students participating in the Community Empowerment Program (KKN-PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) provided education and hands-on assistance to residents of Borok Toyang Village, West Sakra District, East Lombok Regency, through the Healthy Barn program, focusing on livestock health and barn hygiene. The program was developed in response to farmers’ concerns about livestock diseases, particularly bloat or tympany, which is commonly reported among local farmers. Field surveys and interviews with village officials and residents found that approximately 40 percent of households in Borok Toyang depend partly on livestock farming, with cattle as the main commodity. ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — When access to reading materials remains limited, bringing literacy spaces closer to children’s everyday lives can be an important step towards building a lasting reading habit. In Apitaik Village, Pringgabaya District, East Lombok Regency, students from the Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) turned this idea into a tangible facility by establishing a Literacy Corner at the Jamiq Baiturrahman Mosque Library. The Literacy Corner was officially opened on 20 July 2026 as part of the “Community Literacy Strengthening” programme. It was established to bring reading materials closer to children and adolescents ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment Program (KKN-PMD) in Rempek Village 2, University of Mataram (Unram), are promoting the use of cassava as the main ingredient for Instant Tiwul Rice, a practical local food product with the potential to become one of Rempek Village’s flagship products. The product development program was carried out through socialization, hands-on processing, and mentoring in collaboration with the Rempek Village Migrant Workers’ Support Group as a program partner. The assistance covered the processing of cassava into Instant Tiwul Rice ready for packaging. In addition to processing, KKN-PMD students assisted the partner ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — A reading culture does not always begin in the classroom. It can also grow through simple interactions at home, particularly when parents make books part of their children’s everyday lives. Recognizing the important role of families in building early literacy foundations, students from the Thematic Literacy Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) in Rakam Subdistrict partnered with the East Lombok Community Literacy Volunteers (RELIMA) to strengthen parents’ capacity to support children’s reading at home. The collaboration was delivered through a Literacy-Friendly Awareness Session titled “The Role of Parents in Fostering a ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment Program (KKN-PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) mapped the tourism potential of Karang Bajo Village, Bayan District, North Lombok Regency, using a Geographic Information System (GIS). The tourism map serves as an information medium to introduce the village’s tourism sites, culture, history, and local identity to residents and visitors. The mapping process was conducted through field surveys involving the village government and the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis). Students recorded the coordinates of various potential sites while gathering information about their stories and history through discussions with local customary institutions. ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — The principle of repurposing offers a new way of looking at resources within a community: materials that have previously been underutilized can be transformed into something with practical value. This approach was introduced by students from the Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) in Teruwai Village, Central Lombok Regency, through the development of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggots as an alternative ingredient for poultry feed. The 2026 Unram KKN PMD programme in Teruwai targeted local residents, particularly poultry farmers, by providing education on the potential of BSF maggots and practical skills ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Navigational barriers hiding local strawberry fields, horticulture farms, and scenic agricultural landscapes in Sembalun Lawang Village, Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency, are now officially resolved. Local agritourism farmers enthusiastically participated in hands-on training and execution for precision digital mapping powered by Google Maps, initiated by the University of Mataram (Unram) Community Empowerment Village Service (KKN PMD) team for the June to August 2026 period. Through this intensive mentorship, the farming community of Sembalun Lawang Village acquired vital digital assets, including precision geolocation directories, visual galleries of signature produce, and integrated online agritourism profiles. Unram students directly ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment Program (KKN-PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) processed green beans into flour as an ingredient for supplementary food to support the nutritional needs of children at risk of stunting in Bantek and Katir Hamlets, Sembalun Timba Gading Village, Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency. The innovation utilizes abundant local horticultural produce that has not been fully maximized as a source of nutritious food. Processing fresh green beans into flour also extends their shelf life while creating opportunities for food diversification based on local agricultural commodities. The program was carried out ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment Program (KKN-PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) educated students of MTs Darul Aminin NW Aikmual on the wise, safe, and responsible use of gadgets in the digital era. The activity was held on August 14, 2026. The program provided students with an understanding of the benefits of gadgets as learning tools, sources of information, and platforms for developing creativity and skills. The education also covered the negative effects of excessive gadget use, digital media ethics, online safety, and strategies for reducing gadget dependence. During the discussion session, KKN students ...