Increasing the Creativity of the Sawarna Tourism Village Through the Production of Liquid Laundry Soap: Community Service Activities of JPPM and the Faculty of Engineering, Bhayangkara University, Greater Jakarta

Serang - On June 20 2024, the Research and Community Service Network (JPPM) in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, Bhayangkara University, Greater Jakarta (UBJ) carried out Community Service (PKM) activities in the Sawarna Tourism Village, Banten. This activity took the theme "Increasing Creativity in the Sawarna Banten Tourism Village through Youth Development to Produce Liquid Laundry Soap," which was attended by PKK women and young women from local villages.

This activity aims to improve the skills and creativity of the community, especially young people and mothers in Sawarna Village, in producing liquid washing soap. This program is expected to provide added value to the tourist village, as well as open up new business opportunities for the local community.

Participants' Enthusiasm in Improving Skills

The event which took place in the hall of the Sawarna Village Head's Office received a warm welcome from the participants. PKK mothers and young women who were the main participants in this activity showed high enthusiasm during the training. They not only learn about the liquid laundry soap production process, but also gain knowledge about product marketing locally and online.

According to one of the participants, this activity provided new insights that were very useful. "We are very grateful for this training. Apart from being able to be used for daily needs, this liquid washing soap can also be an additional business for us," said a mother who was a PKK member who took part in this activity.

Academic and Youth Support in Village Development

In this activity, the team from the UBJ Faculty of Engineering acted as facilitators who provided technical guidance regarding the production of liquid washing soap. They not only provide theoretical material, but also accompany participants in direct practice. In this way, participants can better understand each stage of production, from selecting raw materials, mixing processes, to product packaging.

Apart from that, UBJ Faculty of Engineering students also play an active role in this activity by helping in each training session. This student involvement is part of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, namely education, research and community service. "Activities like this are very important to improve relations between the campus and the community. We hope that the knowledge we provide can be useful and continue to be applied by Sawarna residents," said one of the students involved in this activity.

Development of Local Economic Potential Through Home Industry

One of the objectives of this PKM activity is to encourage local economic development through home industries. It is hoped that Sawarna Village, which is famous as a tourist destination, will not only rely on the tourism sector, but will also be able to develop other potentials, such as the production of liquid washing soap which can become a typical product of the village.

In his speech, representatives from JPPM said that this activity was the first step in empowering the economy of the Sawarna Village community. "We hope that, with the skills that have been obtained, PKK mothers and young women in this village can utilize this knowledge to improve the family economy while contributing to developing the village's potential," he said.

Hopes for the Future

Through this activity, it is hoped that Sawarna Tourism Village can continue to innovate and develop local products with high economic value. Apart from that, it is hoped that this collaboration between JPPM and the Faculty of Engineering, Bhayangkara University, Greater Jakarta can continue, with various other community service programs that will continue to support the development of the potential of villages in Banten.

With training and assistance like this, it is hoped that Sawarna Village will be able to create new, sustainable business opportunities, so that it not only attracts tourists, but also improves the welfare of its people. This PKM activity is a real example of how synergy between academics and the community can produce a positive impact on village development.