This community service program aims to empower adolescents in Kedungarum Village by implementing brainstorming techniques to enhance their English reading skills. The training is designed to improve reading and comprehension of English texts through interactive and collaborative approaches. The methods used include material presentations, group discussions, and practical reading exercises utilizing brainstorming techniques. In this program, participants are actively engaged in identifying main ideas and supporting details in texts and developing critical understanding through group discussions. The results of this activity show a significant increase in active participation and understanding of the content, as well as in the participant's ability to generate creative ideas. Post-training evaluations indicate that the youths who participated in this program experienced significant improvements in reading skills and interest in the English language. These findings suggest that brainstorming techniques can be an effective method for enhancing English literacy among young people. AbstrakKegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan remaja di Desa Kedungarum melalui penerapan teknik brainstorming guna meningkatkan kemampuan membaca teks bahasa Inggris. Pelatihan ini dirancang untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca dan pemahaman teks bahasa Inggris secara interaktif dan kolaboratif. Metode yang digunakan meliputi penyampaian materi, diskusi kelompok, dan latihan praktik membaca menggunakan teknik brainstorming. Dalam kegiatan ini, peserta diajak untuk secara aktif mengidentifikasi ide-ide utama dan detail pendukung dalam teks, serta mengembangkan pemahaman kritis melalui diskusi kelompok. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam partisipasi aktif dan pemahaman peserta terhadap isi teks, serta kemampuan mereka dalam mengembangkan ide-ide kreatif. Evaluasi pasca-pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa para remaja yang mengikuti kegiatan ini mengalami peningkatan signifikan dalam kemampuan membaca dan ketertarikan terhadap bahasa Inggris. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa teknik brainstorming dapat menjadi metode yang efektif untuk meningkatkan literasi bahasa Inggris di kalangan remaja.

The partner or target group for this community service activity is Kompepar Pasir Batang which is located in Karangsari Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency. The activity area of Kompepar is the Pasir Batang Block which is part of the Gunung Ciremai National Park area. One of the problems faced by these partners is the difficulty of obtaining plant for rehabilitation activities around the partner's activity locations. Therefore, the aim of this service activity is to help provide a nursery for types of rehabilitation plants. The implementation methods used are counseling, training and empowerment. This activity can run smoothly as expected. This activity also received appreciation from the local village government and received full support from partners. Partners are actively involved in every stage of the activity. For the sustainability of the program, assistance by the Community Service Team will also continue so that the positive impact of the activities can be felt in real terms by many parties.

Pandemic conditions have caused various changes, including in the world of education, in the learning process. Learning that started at school now takes place at home. There are some parents who complain about the difficulty of conditioning their children to be disciplined and willing to study at home with their parents. The impact of studying at home not only affects children's cognitive intelligence, but also aspects of attitude. The method of implementing the service, namely reading aloud training activities, is carried out as a form of anticipation of conditions that are getting worse or even as a solution to improve conditions that are not good. The results of the activity obtained a positive response showing that reading aloud based on direct synectics using fairy tales provides motivation to be enthusiastic about learning, to be a good and responsible child.

Teachers are key in shaping students' character, and it is important for them to prepare themselves and enhance their own character before instilling it in their students. Folklore plays a crucial role in realizing this goal. Therefore, community service activities are conducted with the aim of strengthening teachers' character through an understanding of these values. Seminars and mentoring procedures are implemented as methods for conducting these activities. The results of these activities reveal the support of the community service team, and positive evaluation outcomes have provided significant benefits in strengthening teachers' characters, including their ability to recognize character values, develop creativity in writing folklore stories, and relate folklore to current social issues. In conclusion, these activities have successfully improved the understanding and skills of teachers in using folklore as an effective tool for character development.Guru merupakan kunci utama dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik. Guru perlu mempersiapkan diri dan meningkatkan karakternya menjadi lebih baik sebelum menanamkan kepada siswa. Dalam hal ini, cerita rakyat memiliki peranan penting dalam merealisasukan hal tersebut. Untuk itu, kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk memperkuat karakter guru melalui pemahaman nilai tersebut. Prosedur seminar dan pendampingan dilakukan sebagai metode pelaksanaan kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan ini mengungkapkan adanya dukungan tim pengmas dan hasil evaluasi yang positif memberikan manfaat yang signifikan dalam penguatan karakter guru-guru, termasuk kemampuan mengenali nilai-nilai karakter, mengembangkan kreativitas dalam menulis cerita rakyat, dan mengaitkan cerita rakyat dengan permasalahan sosial aktual. Simpulannya yaitu kegiatan ini telah berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan guru-guru dalam menggunakan cerita rakyat sebagai alat efektif dalam penguatan karakter.

Pengembangan desa wisata menjadi peluang dan kekuatan desa dalam menjalankan otonomi desanya. Di era industri 4.0 dan Society 5.0, pentingnya pemanfaatan teknologi digital dalam pengembangan pariwisata, termasuk desa wisata. Wisatawan hanya perlu mengandalkan platform digital untuk mencari, memesan, dan bahkan melakukan pembayaran. Proses pengembangan sumberdaya di Desa Wisata Cibodas telah dilakukan oleh Pusat Pelatihan Pertanian & Pedesaan Swadaya (P4S) Mekar Tani Jaya dengan program pembinaan terhadap para petani, para produsen olahan hasil pertanian, pengelolaan homestay dan masyarakat yang mengembangan ekonomi kreatif lainnya. Namun disisi lain ada beberapa kelemahan yang dimiliki dan menjadi tantangan dalam proses pengembangan desa wisata. Hasil dari survey yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa masih rendahnya pemanfaaatan media digital untuk promosi Desa Wisata Cibodas, maka pelatihan tentang pengembangan desa wisata berbasis digital cocok untuk dilaksanakan. Pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat menggunakan metode Participatory Rural Appraisal dengan tiga tahapan pengabidan yaitu need assement, Capacity Building, dan Evaluasi.

The aims of this study are to (1) describe the implementation process of the package C pursuit discussion learning method in PKBM Bina Warga, Pangkalan District, Karawang Regency; (2) Describe the supporting and inhibiting factors of the implementation of the package C pursuit discussion learning method at PKBM Bina Warga, Pangkalan District, Karawang Regency. In this study, the author uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. This research was conducted at PKBM Bina Warga, Pangkalan District, Karawang Regency. The subjects of this study consisted of: (1) the source of information consisted of three respondents, namely one manager of PKBM Bina Warga, and two tutors, (2) the source of the informant consisted of two learning residents. Determination of the subject using purposive sampling technique. Research data obtained through data collection techniques by observation, interviews and documentation studies. The research stages use the orientation stage, the exploration stage, and the member check stage. Data analysis was carried out using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the interviews obtained show that in the process of implementing group discussions there are steps that must be carried out, namely (1) determining the teaching materials to be discussed, (2) determining discussion groups and the number of participants in group discussions, (3) determining the time of discussion activities. groups, (4) reflection of each group from the results of the discussion, (5) conclude and explain the results of the discussion. Factors that can affect the learning process of group discussions are divided into 2, namely internal and external factors. Internal factors include interests, talents, awareness, interest and attention. Then external factors include tutors, the environment as well as the facilities and infrastructure available during the learning process.

Since 2019, BAN S/M has been applying Instrumen Akreditasi Satuan Pendidikan 2020 (IASP 2020) that has more complex assessing system than the previous accreditation guideline. The implementation of IASP 2020 will impact on SMK Katolik Kefamananu accreditation result. School management of SMK Katolik based on IASP 2020 was not maximal. This community service was conducted to provide an optimal understanding and assistance related to IASP 2020. The method applied in this community service, namely preparation, action, and evaluation. The result showed that there were some items have been conducted in real action, however not documented effectively. Those items were item 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16, 20, 21, and 23. Sejak tahun 2019, BAN S/M telah menerapkan IASP 2020 yang sistem penilaiannya lebih kompleks dari pedoman akreditasi sebelumnya. Penerapan IASP 2020 akan berdampak pada nilai akreditasi SMK Katolik Kefamenanu. Manajemen sekolah pada SMK Katolik berbasis IASP 2020 belum maksimal. Pengabdian ini dilakukan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan pendampingan yang optimal terkait instrument penilaian IASP 2020. Tahapan metode yang diterapkan dalam pengabdian ini, yakni tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Hasil pengabdian menujukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa butir yang secara konkret sudah dilakasanakan kegiatannya namun tidak terdokumentasikan secara baik. Butir-butir yang dimaksud adalah butir 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16, 20, 21, dan 23.

As a bond, marriage is part of civil law (private law), and is also part of criminal law (public law) which in the process fulfills the material elements as crimes and violations. Criminal acts within the scope of marriage will have an impact that affects both the victim and the environment concerned, because it will lead to legal uncertainty, disorderly population administration, neglect of protection of the rights of women and children. The purpose of this service is to focus more on the community to be more concerned with their surroundings and be aware of the risks that can lead to criminal acts within the scope of marriage so that the community must take an active role in carrying out various comprehensive efforts. The approach method used in this community service is through the method of socialization and discussion, where counseling participants are given information about criminal acts within the scope of marriage and then given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss in the forum. It is hoped that with this counseling, community members can become motivators as well as community members who participate in helping efforts to overcome criminal acts within the scope of marriage that can occur in everyday life, as people who have the potential to prevent criminal acts within the scope of marriage, assisting victims of criminal acts within the scope of marriage, as well as playing an active role in law enforcement in Cibinuang Village, so as to prevent and reduce the incidence of criminal acts within the scope of marriage, thereby reducing the number of domestic violence and creating an orderly and safe society.Sebagai suatu ikatan, perkawinan merupakan bagian dari hukum perdata (hukum privat), dan juga merupakan bagian dari hukum pidana (hukum publik) yang apabila dalam prosesnya memenuhi unsur-unsur materil sebagai tindakan kejahatan dan pelanggaran. Tindak pidana dalam ruang lingkup perkawinan akan memberikan dampak yang mempengaruhi baik korban maupun lingkungan yang berkaitan, karena akan menimbulkan adanya ketidakpastian hukum, tidak tertibnya adminstrasi kependudukan, terabaikannya perlindungan hak perempuan dan anak. Tujuan pengabdian ini lebih menitikberatkan pada masyarakat untuk lebih peduli dengan sekitar dan menyadari risiko-risiko yang dapat menimbulkan tindak pidana dalam ruang lingkup perkawinan sehingga masyarakat harus turut berperan aktif untuk melakukan berbagai upaya yang komprehensif. Metode pendekatan yang dilakukan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah melalui metode sosialisasi dan diskusi, dimana peserta penyuluhan diberikan informasi mengenai tindak pidana dalam ruang lingkup perkawinan dan kemudian diberikan kesempatan untuk tanya jawab dan diskusi dalam forum. Diharapkan dengan adanya penyuluhan ini, anggota masyarakat dapat menjadi motivator dan juga sebagai anggota masyarakat yang turut serta membantu upaya penanggulangan tindak pidana dalam ruang lingkup perkawinan yang dapat terjadi di kehidupan sehari-hari, sebagai masyarakat yang berpotensi dalam mencegah tindak pidana dalam ruang lingkup perkawinan, membantu korban tindak pidana dalam ruang lingkup perkawinan, serta berperan aktif dalam penegakan hukum di Desa Cibinuang, sehingga dapat mencegah dan mengurangi kejadian tindak pidana dalam ruang lingkup perkawinan, dengan demikian akan menurunkan angka KDRT dan menciptakan masyarakat yang tertib dan aman.

Masih banyak UMKM yang merasa awam dengan adanya e-commrce yang dimana masih terdapat banyak UMKM yang melakukan trsansksi dengan cara manual. Munculnya e-commerce saat ini sangat berdampak positif bagi UMKM yang sangat membantu dalam menunjang promosi serta penjualan yang efektif dan efisien.Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah adanya sosialisai e-commerce dan media sosial dalam melakukan promosi dan penjualan, UMKM juga diharapkan mampu mengembangkan ide-ide kreatifnya dalam melakuakan produksi Bambu yang dimana dapat mengikuti tren yang ada saat ini, agar jumlah penjualan dapat ditingkatkan. Teknik pengumpulan data pada kegiatan pengabdian msyarakat ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Adapun keuntungan yang didapatkan dari penggunaan e-commrce dalam melakukan penjualan adalah mempermudah UMKM dalam mengaksesnya, hanya dengan menggunakan ponsel dan sangat berorientasi sosial, serta berbagi foto dan video serta dapat menambahkan deskripsi produk yang menarik agar diminati oleh para komsumen. Diharapkan adanya e-commerce dan media sosial, mampu menunjang promosi dan penjualan yang lebih baik lagi kedepannya. Sehingga kedepannya mampu merambah ke pasar yang lebih luas.

The potential of natural resources that have not been explored and the current COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in problems in Tambakbaya village, one of which is that many people have lost their jobs. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide counseling regarding the potential development of irrigation canals into river tubing tours. This activity was carried out in Tambakbaya village which involved several stakeholders who were then informed about the potential for water river tubing tourism and planning for potential development starting from goals, targets and marketing. The extension activities for the development of the potential of irrigation canals into river tubing tourism objects received a very good response from the stakeholders of Tambakbaya village, although they did not fully understand the management of the tourism objects to be developed.