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Mataram, University of Mataram — Livestock farmers in Tanggluk Hamlet, Kotaraja Village, Sikur District, East Lombok, enthusiastically welcomed the Livestock Health Post (Posyandu Ternak) program initiated by the University of Mataram (Unram) Community Empowerment Village Service (KKN PMD) team for the December 2024–February 2025 period. In collaboration with the Sikur District Animal Health Center (UPT Puskeswan), this animal healthcare service successfully examined and treated 100 livestock on Tuesday (7/1/2025). This initiative by Unram students addresses the immense potential of Kotaraja Village, where the majority of residents rely on livestock farming as their primary livelihood. Through this free service, residents received direct ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram) held an awareness session on child marriage prevention at SMKN 1 Sambelia, Bagik Manis Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok, on January 7, 2025. The activity aimed to improve students’ understanding of the impacts of child marriage and the importance of preparing for further education. The activity featured a speaker from the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN), who provided education on the importance of delaying marriage until reaching physical, mental, and emotional maturity. The speaker explained that ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram) held an outreach session on good agricultural practices for the community of Bug-Bug Village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency, on January 7, 2025. The activity aimed to improve farmers’ understanding of soil management and proper fertilizer use to maintain soil fertility and improve crop yields. The activity was attended by farmers and homemakers who are members of the Women Farmers Group, Food Crop Farmers Group, and Horticultural Farmers Group. KKN PMD Unram students collaborated with the Lingsar Agricultural ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Livestock waste and agricultural residues generated in Sintung Village, Pringgarata District, Central Lombok Regency, do not have to become an environmental burden. Through its Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD), students from the University of Mataram (Unram) are helping local communities transform organic waste into fertilizer that can be returned to agricultural production. The initiative was delivered through a Socialization and Training on Organic Fertilizer Production Using Local Waste on 7 January 2025 at the Sintung Village Head’s residence. The programme brought together farmer groups, village officials, and local residents to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Food resources grown within a community can create greater value when transformed into market-ready products. In Sumbek Hamlet, Muncan Village, Kopang District, Central Lombok Regency, students from the University of Mataram’s (Unram) Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) helped local residents turn spinach into value-added chips through hands-on training in local food processing. Held on 6 January 2025, the training brought together 11 participants, including homemakers, health cadres from Sumbek Hamlet, and residents interested in developing businesses based on local food resources. Beyond learning how to make spinach chips, participants were introduced to raw material selection, processing ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment Program (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) in Pringgasela Selatan Village held a training session on tourism branding and promotion for local youth on Sunday (January 5, 2025). The activity aimed to strengthen the capacity of local youth to develop and promote the village’s tourism potential and local products through digital media. Pringgasela Selatan Village has various tourism and craft potentials, including natural attractions, traditional woven fabrics, and wood-based handicrafts. Head of the Unram KKN PMD group in Pringgasela Selatan Village, Muhamad Riza Afwa, said these potentials need ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students of the Community Empowerment Program (KKN PMD) at the University of Mataram (Unram) developed a biogas installation using cow manure in Setiling Village, Batukliang Utara District, Central Lombok Regency. The program, carried out as part of the December 2024–February 2025 KKN PMD period, aims to provide an alternative energy source while reducing livestock waste in the community. The biogas installation was developed through collaboration between Unram KKN PMD students, the Rani Senamian Women’s Group, and the Rumah Energi Foundation. The installation was officially launched on January 5, 2025, followed by a demonstration of its use ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — Students participating in the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram), Lembar Selatan Group 1, planted 1,000 mangrove seedlings at the Mangrove Tracking Area in Puyahan Hamlet, Lembar Selatan Village, West Lombok Regency, on January 4, 2025. The initiative aims to strengthen mangrove ecosystem conservation while supporting sustainable ecotourism development. Fadhli Dzil Ikram Dahman, Head of the Lembar Selatan 1 KKN PMD team, said the beauty of the mangrove forest he encountered when he first arrived in Lembar Selatan inspired his team to contribute to the conservation of the ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — A greener environment and new economic potential are set to flourish in Darmasari Village, Sikur District, East Lombok Regency. Local residents, youth, and village officials joined forces with the University of Mataram (Unram) Community Empowerment Village Service (KKN PMD) team for the December 2024–February 2025 period to plant 300 fruit tree seedlings across strategic points in the village on Saturday (4/1/2025). The planted seedlings included avocado and jackfruit—chosen for their high commercial value to support long-term community welfare—as well as bay leaf (daun salam), which offers both culinary and medicinal benefits. Beyond planting, the Unram team, ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — In Lebah Sempage Village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency, bananas are among the community’s abundant agricultural commodities. Yet much of the harvest has traditionally been sold as raw produce, leaving opportunities to create greater added value largely untapped. Recognizing this potential, students from the Community Empowerment Programme (KKN PMD) of the University of Mataram (Unram) supported the development of banana chips as a value-added product with greater market potential. The initiative was delivered through hands-on assistance for banana chip MSMEs in improving packaging, developing flavour variations, and strengthening marketing strategies. The activities took place on 11–12 ...

Mataram, University of Mataram – Students participating in the Kuliah Kerja Nyata Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa (KKN-PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram) collaborated with students from the Community Service Program of Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Malang to introduce local culture and traditions to children through a cultural festival in Sembalun Bumbung Village, East Lombok. Held at the Sembalun Bumbung Traditional Hall, the festival, titled “Our Art, Our Heritage: Together Preserving Village Culture,” involved approximately 50 elementary school students from Grades 1–3. The event was also attended by the Head of Sembalun Bumbung Village, traditional leaders, youth representatives, accompanying teachers, and ...

Mataram, University of Mataram — A total of 1,223 tree seedlings were distributed to support greening efforts in Darek Village, Praya Barat Daya District, Central Lombok Regency, through the “Darek Asri” program initiated by students participating in the Community Empowerment through Village Development (KKN PMD) program at the University of Mataram (Unram). A total of 200 seedlings were planted at Panji Public Cemetery in Joet Hamlet and Kecial Public Cemetery in Jempong Hamlet. The remaining seedlings were distributed to the subdistrict office, village office, Islamic boarding schools, and local residents to expand the impact of the greening initiative. Head of the ...