Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to implement the tri dharma of higher education, especially in the field of community service, Syiah Kuala University as one of the universities in Indonesia made various efforts aimed at educating the public in order to increase community preparedness to face the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the steps implemented by lecturers of the Indonesian Language Education Department and lecturers of the Geography Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Syiah Kuala University, was by utilizing the IMSAKIYAH Ramadhan 1441 H/2020 M media. The service method was carried out by designing the initial concept of imsakiyah, designing imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H, assessing imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H, printing imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H and finally distributing imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H. The results obtained from community service were imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H which contained various important information in order to educate the public regarding efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 disaster, namely 1) Information about clinical symptoms of COVID-19; 2) Disaster mitigation methods from a health approach; 3) Disaster mitigation methods from a social approach; 4) Disaster mitigation methods from an Islamic religious approach that can be carried out during the month of Ramadan. Then, IMSAKIYAH Ramadhan 1441 H/2020 M was distributed to the community at the community service location, precisely in Blangkureng Village, Baitussalam District, Aceh Besar Regency. The research team believes that with the presence of imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H, the community can see it twice a day, namely when it is about to enter the imsak time and when it is about to enter the time to break the fast, then in one month it is predicted that the community will see imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H sixty times, so that it can be ensured that all information in imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H can be remembered well by the community, so that it is hoped that the presence of imsakiyah Ramadhan 1441 H can increase community knowledge and ultimately be able to increase community disaster preparedness related to COVID 19 disaster mitigation, so that the community is not attacked by the virus

The orphan sponsorship program has become one of the significant forms of social intervention in improving the well-being of children who have lost their parents. This article discusses the impact of the Orphan Sponsorship Program implemented by Hasene and Kafalah Indonesia in supporting orphaned children in Aceh. We utilized a collaborative method involving Hasene International, Kafalah Indonesia, the Aceh government, academics (lecturers), and students. The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance community empowerment. The success of this activity is demonstrated by its positive impact on education, economic well-being, health, and the mental condition of orphans. Furthermore, the collaboration between Hasene and Kafalah Indonesia has increased the program's effectiveness through a community-based approach. This article recommends strengthening the program's capacity to ensure sustainability and broader impact, thereby contributing to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including eradicating poverty, ending hunger, and providing quality education.

Gampong Mampree, located in Tiro Sub-district, Pidie Regency, holds significant potential in natural and cultural resources. However, the village faces various challenges, such as limited infrastructure, lack of access to education, frequent human-wildlife conflicts, and a low level of economic empowerment among the community. In response to these conditions, the Community Service Program (KKN) was introduced as a tangible contribution by university students to support development in the village. The program aims to provide solutions to these local issues by implementing relevant initiatives, such as capacity-building programs for community groups through creative economy development, health education, technology training, and environmental quality improvement. This KKN agenda strives to empower the community to independently manage their potential, ensuring that in the future, the people of Gampong Mampree can progress alongside technological advancements, maintain a healthy environment, and foster a thriving and healthy community as envisioned by society at large