FIB Unpad’s Literacy Efforts through Unpad Bermanfaat
Jatinangor, September 9th 2025 — By mid-2025, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Padjadjaran has carried out five flagship programs under Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (Community Service/PPM) and Kuliah Kerja Nyata (Community Service/KKN), focusing on literacy and the development of culture-based schools.
The first initiative is the “Developing Literacy Culture in the School of Culture” at SDN Citengah. Activities such as reading corners, poetry reading competitions, and reading festivals were held to foster children’s interest in books and nurture their creativity from an early age.
The second initiative, also implemented in Citengah Village, is the “Child-Friendly Village Based on Digital Literacy” program. Through surveys, workshops, and cultural documentation, this program introduces digital literacy to children while encouraging them to be critical and responsible in using technology.
The third program is “Enriching School Materials through Manuscripts as Cultural Documents and Literacy References,” which explores Sundanese manuscripts and introduces them as additional resources for students, linking academic learning with cultural heritage.
The fourth is the “Development of the School of Culture in Citengah Village.” Conducted through collaboration between PPM and KKN, this initiative integrates local cultural values into school activities, giving students contextual learning experiences that also strengthen their cultural identity.
Last but not least, the “Developing Digital Literacy Potential to Support the School of Culture” program provides digital skills training—covering information literacy, communication, online safety, and content creation. This equips students and the local community with practical skills to support both learning and cultural preservation.
Through these five programs, FIB Unpad continues to contribute to accessible and meaningful education for local communities, while reinforcing its role as a university that benefits society, true to the spirit of Unpad Bermanfaat.
By Dilla Maharani Putri
