Bachelor students from the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) class of 2022 held a Community Service activity at the Windusari Sub-District Hall, Magelang Regency, on Saturday (1/2). The event aimed to support the development of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while strengthening the relationship between academia and the local community.
The event was officially opened with a welcoming speech by drg. Silviana Farrah Diba, Sp.RKG., a lecturer at FKG UGM. In her remarks, she expressed her appreciation to all participants. "Today is filled with exciting activities, including a group exercise session, a low-cost market, and attractive door prizes. We are also grateful to the students of FKG UGM Class of 2022 for organizing this event so well. We hope everyone enjoys the event and takes home memorable prizes,,” they said.
Following the opening, the event continued with a morning exercise session with the residents of Windusari, which was met with great enthusiasm. To liven up the atmosphere, the committee distributed various door prizes, including a washing machine as the grand prize. Mrs. Sri Wahyuni, the grand prize winner, expressed her joy and hopes the event will continue in the future. "Hopefully, this event will continue and inspire the Windusari community,” she said.
One of the event's highlights was the low-cost market and MSME stalls, featuring a variety of local products. This initiative not only provided affordable shopping options for residents but also supported local entrepreneurs by promoting their goods. The presence of local MSMEs emphasized the importance of consuming locally-produced goods, which is a key aspect of sustainable economic growth.
The owner of Windusari Arabica Coffee MSME expressed how beneficial the event was. "Acara seperti ini tentunya sangat menarik, bagi kami sebagai UMKM merasa sangat terbantu dalam memasarkan dan mempromosikan produk kami," they said.
The collaboration between UGM students and the Windusari community reflects the spirit of community service and a commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including: SDG 2 Zero Hunger, by supporting community access to local food products, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being, through morning exercises that promote active lifestyles, SDG 4 Quality Education, by introducing marketing strategies to MSMEs, and SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, by enhancing the competitiveness of local products and boosting Windusari’s local economy.
With support from FKG UGM students, it is hoped that MSMEs in Windusari District will continue to grow and become more competitive, and that the community will benefit from the positive impact of academic engagement in daily life. This initiative by FKG UGM students serves as a model for future community involvement efforts, highlighting the importance of supporting local MSMEs and promoting health and education within communities.
Contributor: Absarina Jaseptiani | Author: Shinta
Photo: Doc. of PMA 2022
