Andalasian International Journal of Social and Entrepreneurial Development

Innovation In Waste Cooking Oil, Coconut, And Rice-Based Products Through Outreach Activities In Nagari Cupak

2026-04-25T14:21:54+00:00

Nagari Cupak in Solok Regency possesses significant local potential, particularly in coconut and Solok rice commodities; however, their use has remained limited to household consumption and raw material sales. In addition, waste cooking oil produced by households and small businesses is often unmanaged, posing environmental risks. This community engagement program aimed to enhance the skills of PKK women in utilizing local resources and converting household waste into value-added products. The activities included the delivery of materials on producing traditional coconut cooking oil and Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), followed by hands-on workshops on making waste-cooking-oil soap and rice-based solid soap. A participatory approach was implemented through lectures, discussions, and guided practice. The results show that participants gained an improved understanding of coconut oil processing and were able to independently produce waste-oil soap and rice soap with acceptable texture and aroma. Challenges encountered included limited equipment for VCO practice and difficulties during soap molding. Overall, the program successfully increased community knowledge, technical skills, and awareness of local resource utilization while opening opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurship based on simple, locally sourced products.

Strengthening Community Disaster Resilience Through The Integration of KKN Kebencanaan and PKM-MNM in Padang City

2026-04-25T14:25:43+00:00

Disaster-prone regions require integrated and participatory approaches to enhance community resilience. This study presents a disaster-themed outreach program conducted by Universitas Andalas, integrating KKN Kebencanaan and the Program Kemitraan Masyarakat Membantu Nagari Membangun (PKM-MNM) Batch II, focusing on emergency disaster response in Kota Padang. The program was implemented across 16 locations using participatory methods, including hazard identification, mapping, clean water provision, disaster data collection, and community education. The results show improved access to clean water, enhanced disaster-related data availability, and increased community awareness of preparedness. The program also strengthened collaboration among stakeholders. This initiative highlights the strategic role of higher education institutions in building disaster-resilient communities.

Agricultural Innovation and Halal Food Security Through Outreach Activities In Balai Balai Panjang

2026-04-25T14:23:46+00:00

Balai Panjang Village, Lareh Sago Halaban Subdistrict, Limapuluh Kota Regency, possesses significant potential in the agricultural and socio-economic sectors; however, its utilization remains limited due to structural and managerial constraints, particularly regarding the village’s economic institutions through the Jalur Gemilang Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMNag). This outreach program aims to enhance halal food security through community empowerment and the revitalization of the BUMNag. Activities were carried out through outreach, training in the processing of local agricultural products—such as banana nuggets and cookies—and guidance on agricultural innovations based on appropriate technology. The results of the activities demonstrate an increase in community knowledge regarding the diversification of local food products, the application of appropriate technology, and awareness of the importance of halal food security. Additionally, the community has become more capable of managing local products creatively and competitively. With the revitalization of the BUMNag, it is hoped that this institution can once again serve as a driving force for a self-reliant and sustainable village economy. These findings indicate that community empowerment through participatory approaches and appropriate technology can enhance local capacity in the development of a halal food-based economy.

Preventive Psychoeducation as an Anti-Bullying Strategy for Students at SDN 07 Simpang Utara

2026-04-26T16:34:32+00:00

This outreach activity was conducted as part of a fieldwork course at SDN 07 Simpang Utara, Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra. The activity aimed to provide an understanding of bullying through psychoeducation. Psychoeducation serves as a preventive measure before the emergence of psychological issues that have negative impacts on individuals or groups. The activity involved 30 students from grades 4 and 5 and was held in January 2026. The method used was psychoeducation, conducted in three sessions: the first session involved presenting material through lectures and discussions; the second was a sharing session; and the third was a story-writing session, where students wrote stories to be posted on a “story tree” to be displayed at the school. This activity resulted in an increased understanding among students regarding the forms, impacts, and ways to avoid bullying, as well as an increase in students’ courage to express their feelings. Psychoeducation can serve as an effective preventive strategy to reduce bullying behavior in elementary school environments.

Empowering Women’s Groups through Vegetable-Based Product Diversification Innovations in Aia Tajun Village

2026-04-27T07:53:15+00:00

This outreach activity aims to enhance the capacity and economic self-reliance of women’s groups through vegetable-based product diversification innovations in Nagari Aia Tajun, Lubuk Alung Subdistrict, Padang Pariaman Regency. The method employed was a participatory approach involving the administration of a pre-test questionnaire, educational sessions, hands-on training, and an evaluation using a post-test. The innovative product developed is a vegetable-based healthy beverage in the form of water spinach smoothies as a way to utilize local potential. The results of the activity show a significant improvement in the participants’ knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial attitudes, with the average score increasing from 2.1 to 4.26 and an N-Gain value of 0.74 (high category). Additionally, this activity successfully boosted participants’ interest and self-confidence in developing businesses based on processed vegetable products. Thus, this program not only contributes to increasing the value-added of agricultural commodities but also supports the strengthening of community economies and local food security through women’s empowerment.

Workshop on Digital Marketing and the Utilization of Coconut Waste

2026-04-27T07:55:44+00:00

This outreach activity aims to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in Nagari Koto Baru through digital marketing and the utilization of coconut waste. There are limitations in market reach, and the community’s utilization of coconut waste has not yet been optimized. The methods employed in this activity include workshops and outreach sessions involving MSME operators, featuring guest speakers who are community leaders and business practitioners. This initiative has resulted in improved understanding among SME operators regarding digital marketing. Abundant coconut waste can be developed into economically valuable products. This initiative holds potential for fostering SME development, creating new business opportunities, and supporting environmental conservation