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Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) students from Group 28 received full support from residents in implementing programs and activities for a month.

The head of Group 28, Aan Ariski from Mechanical Engineering Vocational Education, said they had held a meeting with the _keuchik_ (village head), village officials, youth, and community leaders in Geleumpang Village, Pirak Timu District, North Aceh.

"This is our capital in implementing KKN programs and activities," said Aan a day after holding a meeting at the Meunasah Geulumpang, Tuesday (21/6/2022).

According to Aan, in the preparation of the program, they continued to adjust to the theme of the Community Service Program this time, namely "Improving Community Economic Resilience and a Clean and Healthy Living Culture without Stunting". Group 28, among others, carried out Clean Friday activities and social services.

“We will hold reading and Koran lessons for children. Coincidentally, it's a vacation now, so the kids have more time,” he added.

In addition, they will also conduct socialization about hygiene, especially about the importance of washing hands before eating and after leaving the toilet.

In the meeting, it will also be carried out in the implementation of our work program." Mentioned Aan Ariski as the head of group 28 KKN-PPM Malikussaleh University.

In the meeting, Group 28 students officially introduced themselves in front of the residents of Geulumpang Village. Acehnese specialties, namely _timphan_, were also served by KKN students as a form of gratitude to village officials and local residents who had accepted and were willing to help KKN students in carrying out their work programs.

The Head of Geulumpang Village, Mukhsin, said that this village has many infrastructure deficiencies, namely the condition of village roads that have not been paved so that students are expected to adapt. Mukhsin also reminded students to respect the customs and habits of the community.

"We hope that students can establish good and harmonious relationships with all villagers," said Muksin.

Besides Aan Ariski, Group 28 consisted of Nur Azizah (Indonesian Language Education), Izzayati Ramadhani (Chemical Education), Cut Riska Faiza (Physical Education), Neysa Ardelia Limbong (Architecture), Syafwani Sadanta Capah (Mathematics Education), Mauzirul Arif (Mechanical Engineering). ), Muhammad Syawali (Civil Engineering), Nadia Maulida (Indonesian Language Education), and Fala Foenna (Architectural Engineering).

The field supervisor of Group 28, Jufridar MSM, reminded students to arrange programs according to the themes and potentials that exist in each student. “Previously, in our group discussion, I asked students to optimize the potential of all group members. I ask students to develop programs that have a long-term impact on society,” said the lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business. []
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# Dukungan Warga Menjadi Modal Awal Bagi Mahasiswa Menyusun Program 

Mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata Pembelajaran Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (KKN-PPM) dari Kelompok 28 mendapatkan dukungan sepenuhnya dari warga dalam melaksanakan program  dan kegiatan selama sebulan.  

Ketua Kelompok 28, Aan Ariski dari Pendidikan Vokasional Teknik Mesin, menyebutkan mereka sudah membuat pertemuan dengan  keuchik (kepala desa), perangkat desa, pemuda, serta tokoh masyarakat di Desa Geleumpang, Kecamatan Pirak Timu, Aceh Utara. 

“Ini modal kami dalam melaksanakan program dan kegiatan KKN,” ungkap Aan sehari setelah mengadakan pertemuan di meunasah Geulumpang, Selasa (21/6/2022). 

Menurut Aan, dalam penyusunan program mereka tetap menyesuaikan dengan tema KKN kali ini, yakni “Meningkatkan Ketahanan Ekonomi Masyarakat Serta Budaya Hidup Bersih dan Sehat Tanpa Stunting”. Kelompok 28 antara lain melakukan kegiatan Jumat Bersih serta bakti sosial. 

“Kami akan menggelar les membaca dan mengaji bagi anak-anak. Kebetulan sekarang sedang liburan, jadi anak-anak memiliki waktu yang lebih panjang,” tambahnya.  

Selain itu, mereka juga akan melakukan sosialisasi tentang kebersihan, khususnya tentang pentingnya mencuci tangan sebelum makan dan setelah keluar dari toilet. 

Dalam pertemun tersebut, juga akan dilakukan dalam pelaksanaan program kerja kami.” Sebut Aan Ariski selaku ketua kelompok 28 KKN-PPM Universitas Malikussaleh.

Dalam rapat tersebut, mahasiswa Kelompok 28 secara resmi memperkenalkan diri di hadapan warga Desa Geulumpang. Makanan khas Aceh, yaitu timphan, juga turut disajikan oleh mahasiswa KKN sebagai bentuk terima kasih kepada perangkat desa dan warga sekitar yang telah menerima dan mau membantu mahasiswa KKN dalam melaksanakan program kerjanya. 

Kepala Desa Geulumpang, Mukhsin, menyebutkan desa ini terdapat banyak kekurangan infrastruktur, yaitu keadaan jalan desa yang belum diaspal sehingga mahasiswa diharapkan bisa menyesuaikan diri.  Mukhsin juga mengingatkan mahasiswa agar menghormati adat dan kebiasaan masyarakat.

“Kami berharap mahasiswa bisa menjalin hubungan yang baik dan harmonis dengan seluruh warga desa,” ujar Muksin. 

Selain Aan Ariski, Kelompok 28 berisikan Nur Azizah (Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia), Izzayati Ramadhani (Pendidikan Kimia), Cut Riska Faiza (Pendidikan Fisika), Neysa Ardelia Limbong (Arsitektur),  Syafwani Sadanta Capah (Pendidikan Matematika), Mauzirul Arif ( Teknik Mesin),  Muhammad Syawali ( Teknik Sipil), Nadia Maulida ( Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia), dan Fala Foenna (Teknik Arsitektur).

Dosen pembimbing lapangan Kelompok 28, Jufridar MSM, mengingatkan mahasiswa untuk menyusun program sesuai dengan tema dan potensi yang ada di setiap mahasiswa. “Sebelumnya, dalam diskusi kami di grup, saya meminta mahasiswa mengoptimalkan potensi seluruh anggota grup. Saya meminta mahasiswa menyusun program yang berdampak jangka panjang bagi masyarakat,” ujar dosen Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis tersebut. []
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