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Vol. 1 No. 2 2026

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Mangun: Journal of Sustainable Community Development

Published: May 22, 2026 5  Articles
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Mentoring and Training in Independent Learning for Children in Dusun Babadan, Polengan, Magelang

Fatika Dea Amalia
pp. 1-12 Open Access
early childhood education independence montessori practical life skills
Abstract This community empowerment program was motivated by the crucial importance of instilling independence character during the golden age phase, particularly for children in rural areas who often exhibit a high level of dependence on adult assistance. Babadan Hamlet in Polengan Village, Magelang, was selected as the intervention site through a Practical Life Skills training program for children aged 5–7 years. The primary objective of this program was to stimulate fine and gross motor skills, improve concentration, and foster children’s self-confidence through daily life activities. The...
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Youth Empowerment in Gowok Hamlet through Mural Art Mentoring to Enhance Children’s Learning Motivation at TPQ

Vicky Alifan Pratama
Open Access
children’s education learning motivation mural art participatory mentoring TPQ revitalization visual learning environment youth empowerment
Abstract This community service program aimed to revitalize the visual appearance of TPQ Mambaul Muttaqin in Gowok Hamlet, Magelang, through mural art in order to enhance children’s learning motivation, which had been affected by an unappealing physical environment. The method applied was a participatory approach consisting of physical observation of the wall area (3 × 2.7 meters), design planning tailored to elementary school children’s characteristics, consultations with community leaders, and collaborative implementation involving university students and local youth. The results of this program...
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Building the Village Together, Spreading Unlimited Benefits: The Merah Putih Community Service Program in Romben Guna, Dungkek

Putriyatul Jamilah, Ach. Noval Akbar, Maulidi, Rika Yani, Achmad Nur Fawaid, Muhammad Najibul Khoir, Suhaema, Umma Fathimah Sabilah Faradis, Fathor Rozi, Veriandi Pradana, Shofiya Amini, Ainur Rahman, Imroatul Hasanah Imroatul Hasanah
Open Access
community participation coastal community development KKN Merah Putih Participatory Rural Appraisal village empowerment
Abstract The 2025 Merah Putih Community Service Program ( Kuliah Kerja Nyata / KKN) was a community engagement initiative organized by Universitas PGRI Sumenep as a concrete implementation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi . This article presents a report and analysis of the activities conducted by Group 25 in Romben Guna Village, Dungkek District, Sumenep Regency, East Java, during the period of July–August 2025. This coastal village is predominantly inhabited by communities working as fishermen and farmers. The KKN team, consisting of 13 students from various study programs, designed and...
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Development of Hijuno Card Media to Improve TPQ Children’s Ability to Memorize Hijaiyah Letters in Dusun Gowok

Nur Isnaeni Mardliyah
Open Access
educational card media hijaiyah letters HIJUNO cards learning motivation memorization skills Qur’anic education
Abstract The ability to memorize hijaiyah letters is a fundamental foundation in learning to read the Qur’an at Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an (TPQ). However, field observations revealed serious issues related to students’ low motivation and memorization abilities. This problem was caused by monotonous conventional learning methods, in which students relied solely on the Iqro’ book with an individual queue system and without interactive supporting media. This community service program aimed to develop and implement an innovative learning medium called HIJUNO Cards ( Hijaiyah Uno ) to improve the...
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Learning the History of Indonesian Heroes through Coloring Training with Children in Dusun Gowok

Rida Riskinanti
Open Access
coloring activities creative learning cultural resilience history learning Indonesian heroes nationalism education
Abstract Instilling a sense of nationalism in the era of globalization, especially among the younger generation, is a challenging task. History learning is one of the ways to cultivate nationalism and patriotism among young people through understanding the struggles of the nation’s founding heroes. Therefore, the program “Learning the History of Indonesian Heroes through Hero Coloring Training” was introduced as an effort to address this challenge. This study employed an empowerment method consisting of observation, preparation of narrative and visual materials, and the implementation of a coloring...
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