Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)

This community service program aims to strengthen the role of the Aceh Islamic Da’wah Council as a religious institution committed to developing Islamic preaching and community empowerment based on Islamic values. The program was conducted through a two-month student internship organized by the State Islamic University (UIN) Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh from May to June 2025. The main activities included student involvement in da’wah planning and implementation, religious organizational management, and community-based social activities focusing on enhancing moral, spiritual, and social awareness among the Muslim community. The implementation employed participatory and observational approaches, enabling students to work collaboratively with the Da’wah Council in identifying community needs, designing religious programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. The results indicate that the Aceh Islamic Da’wah Council plays a strategic role in strengthening Muslim solidarity, promoting religious consciousness, and fostering socio-economic independence through humanistic and contextual da’wah approaches. Furthermore, this program provided students with practical learning experiences in understanding the dynamics of Islamic propagation, religious institutional management, and empowerment strategies grounded in Islamic values at the local level

This community service activity took the form of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by the Aceh Institute for Peace Studies, Advocacy, and Strategy (LAKASPIA) at The Pade Hotel, Banda Aceh. The primary objective was to strengthen the commitment of civil society actors in maintaining sustainable peace following the Helsinki MoU. Through cross-sectoral discussions involving academics, activists, community leaders, and government representatives, the FGD explored reflections on the achievements and challenges of peacebuilding in Aceh, including issues of ex-combatant transformation, social justice, and public policy reform. The results of the activity revealed an urgent need to reinforce transitional justice, civil society participation, and inclusive governance. This initiative underscored the importance of peace education and social consolidation as key instruments in sustaining post-conflict stability

This community service activity aims to enhance students’ understanding of civil protection and human rights, particularly regarding violence perpetrated by the state, non-state entities, and communities. The training was conducted at the Nurdin Abdurrahman Hall, Sigli, on February 28, 2024, using interactive lectures, group discussions, and case studies. The results show that participants improved their comprehension of structural violence, the role of national and international law, and advocacy strategies for victims. Students also developed a stronger awareness of their role as social change agents in fostering a peaceful and non-violent culture. This activity represents a concrete effort to strengthen legal literacy and human values within higher education.

Flood disasters in Bireuen Regency have caused significant disruptions to social life and the fulfillment of basic needs among affected communities. This community service article aims to describe the implementation of a collaborative humanitarian response through the distribution of aid and psychosocial support for flood victims. The program employed a participatory action approach conducted through four stages: needs assessment, aid collection and distribution, field assistance, and monitoring and reflection. The activities were carried out in several flood-affected villages in collaboration with village authorities, volunteers, and social partners. The assistance provided included basic necessities, hygiene supplies, and school equipment for children. The results indicate that a coordinated, needs-based aid distribution program contributed to meeting the basic needs of flood victims and strengthening social solidarity and psychosocial support within affected communities. This article highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration in community service activities during disaster situations as part of efforts to enhance community social resilience.

Abstrak

Bencana banjir yang melanda Kabupaten Bireuen menyebabkan gangguan serius terhadap kehidupan sosial dan pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar masyarakat terdampak. Artikel pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan respons kemanusiaan berbasis kolaborasi melalui kegiatan distribusi bantuan dan dukungan psikososial bagi korban banjir. Metode pengabdian menggunakan pendekatan aksi-partisipatif yang dilaksanakan melalui empat tahapan, yaitu asesmen kebutuhan, penggalangan dan penyaluran bantuan, pendampingan lapangan, serta monitoring dan refleksi kegiatan. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di beberapa desa terdampak banjir dengan melibatkan pemerintah desa, relawan, dan mitra sosial. Bantuan yang disalurkan meliputi kebutuhan pokok, perlengkapan kebersihan, serta perlengkapan sekolah bagi anak-anak. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan distribusi bantuan yang terkoordinasi dan berbasis kebutuhan nyata masyarakat mampu membantu pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar korban banjir serta memperkuat solidaritas sosial dan dukungan psikososial masyarakat terdampak. Artikel ini menegaskan pentingnya kolaborasi lintas pihak dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat pada situasi bencana sebagai bagian dari upaya memperkuat ketahanan sosial masyarakat.

The rapid development of digital technology has significantly transformed educational systems while simultaneously widening the gap between general and religious education, particularly in the domain of value and character formation. This condition highlights the need for an integrated education approach capable of holistically combining academic competence, religious values, and digital utilization. This community engagement program aimed to strengthen policymakers’ understanding of integrated education and formulate initial strategies for its implementation in response to digital-era challenges. The program employed a participatory approach through academic seminars and structured discussions involving academics, graduate students, and regional education stakeholders, conducted in a hybrid format involving 50 participants consisting of 19 offline participants and 31 online participants. The findings indicate an increased participant understanding of the urgency of integrated education as a response to systemic educational disparities, alongside the identification of strategic issues related to regulatory frameworks, human resource readiness, and policy support. The program also generated preliminary recommendations emphasizing the importance of local regulatory support, educator capacity building, and sustained university mentoring. The impact of this engagement is reflected in the emergence of collective awareness among stakeholders regarding integrated education as a relevant and sustainable model for educational development in the digital era.