Introducing Village SDGs, BEM FEM IPB University Promotes Environmental Program in Cihideung Ilir Village
The Capacity Strengthening Program for Student Organizations (PPK Ormawa) of the Executive Board of Students of the Faculty of Economics and Management (BEM FEM IPB University) conducted a socialization event on ‘Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Villages and the Smart Clean Sustainable Efforts Program’ for the community of Cihideung Ilir Village, Bogor Regency, West Java. The event was attended by 45 residents from the target group and volunteers who were students of IPB University.
Widya Nur Arifia, person in charge, stated, “The Smart Clean Sustainable Efforts Program is a training and waste management practice aimed at raising awareness among the community about environmental preservation and cleanliness efforts to achieve SDGs Village number fifteen on environmentally conscious villages.”
During the socialization, IPB University students also distributed posters containing a brief explanation of the program to help the target audience better understand and envision the program’s implementation. The material was presented in a simple manner to ensure that the community could comprehend the points being conveyed.
Sa’adah, the person in charge of the Early Childhood Education (PAUD) Hidayatus Sholihin, welcomed this initiative by the PPK Ormawa positively. She offered PAUD Hidayatus Sholihin as a venue for community service activities.
“Activities or practices that require a spacious place can be carried out at PAUD Hidayatus Sholihin so that participants can have ample space and be comfortable participating in the program,” she said.
After the presentation of the material, a question and answer session and discussions about the program’s implementation took place. IPB University students and the community discussed plans for the program’s execution to ensure that future activities could be successfully attended by both parties. (*/Rz) (IAAS/DSR)
