TGO Journal of Community Development

Optimizing the Potential of Dampar Beach through Tourism Development, Digitalization, and MSME Empowerment in Dampar Hamlet, Bades Village, Lumajang Regency

2026-08-21T12:16:16+00:00

Bades Village in Pasirian District, Lumajang Regency, holds significant economic development potential driven by tourism, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and digital technology advancements. Dampar Beach, noted for its natural beauty, was a key focus of the Student Community Service (KKN) program, as it offers great potential for further tourism development. However, realizing this potential faces several obstacles, including a lack of information about the site, inadequate management of information facilities, digital marketing challenges, unclear business legality, bookkeeping difficulties, and suboptimal use of digital payment systems. The KKN activities involved observation, mapping of existing potential and issues, mentoring, program implementation, supervision, and evaluation. Tourism-related initiatives included aligning the Dampar Beach location on Google Maps, launching the "Explore Dampar" campaign, updating maps and signage, and providing digital resources for tourists and local entrepreneurs. MSME-focused activities included guidance on online marketing and food delivery services, logo and packaging redesign, assistance with obtaining NIB (Business Identification Number) and Halal/P-IRT certifications, setting up digital cashbooks, integrating QRIS payments, and organizing an MSME bazaar. Meanwhile, digital initiatives focused on website creation and improving the village's social media presence. The program results demonstrated improvements in tourism information availability, MSME marketing, business legality, business digitalization, and village information channels. These initiatives can serve as a blueprint for the sustainable development of Dampar Beach and local MSMEs.

Community Policing and Peace-Building: Exploring Its Role in Community Engagement and Development in Addis Ababa City Administration, Ethiopia

2026-08-11T15:03:34+00:00

Community policing offers a transformative approach to peace-building by fostering trust, collaboration, and social cohesion at the local level. This briefing explores its role in enhancing community engagement and development in the context of Addis Ababa. Drawing from stakeholder perspectives—including police officers, residents, and community leaders—the study examines how community policing reduces conflict, strengthens trust in institutions, and supports inclusive development. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 16 by linking safety, justice, and community well-being. Key findings highlight that community policing enhances local participation, improves security, and addresses social inequalities. However, challenges such as limited resources, public mistrust, and institutional resistance persist. To advance impact, the study recommends strengthening local partnerships, investing in capacity-building and revising policies to support sustainable community-based efforts. The analysis affirms that community policing holds significant potential for driving peace and development in fragile urban settings.

Education and Intervention Program for the Maintenance of Removable Partial Dentures Made of Lucitone

2026-10-29T01:49:04+00:00

Tooth loss remains a widespread public health problem affecting mastication, aesthetics, self-confidence, and quality of life. Removable partial dentures (RPD) made of Lucitone Flexible Resin System are increasingly used for their comfort and aesthetic advantages, yet the long-term success of this rehabilitation depends heavily on patients' knowledge and daily maintenance behavior. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge, skills, and compliance of prosthodontic patients at RSUD Kanjuruhan, Kepanjen, Malang, in caring for their Lucitone-based RPDs. The activity was carried out on 2 September 2026 at the Prosthodontics Clinic of RSUD Kanjuruhan, in collaboration with the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Brawijaya, under the Dosen Berkarya community service scheme. The program consisted of oral health education, distribution of an educational booklet, live demonstration of proper denture-cleaning techniques, hands-on patient mentoring, and pre- and post-test evaluation. Patients actively participated in the education and demonstration sessions and were able to practice the correct cleaning technique directly under supervision. The activity strengthened patients' understanding of denture hygiene, corrected common misconceptions about denture care, and reinforced the collaborative role of academic institutions and referral hospitals in preventive prosthodontic care, and is expected to reduce the risk of denture-related complications such as denture stomatitis.