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Summary

The Universitas Haluoleo Community Partnership Program aims to support families in Desa Pohara, Sulawesi Tenggara, by strengthening their economic resilience in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through food processing training and behavioral change efforts, the program teaches local communities how to add value to staple foods, improving income and sustainability. The initiative includes continuous guidance, technical support, and monitoring to ensure long-term success, ultimately helping the community navigate the economic challenges of the pandemic and thrive in the new normal.

Takeaways

• 😀 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact society, showing no immediate signs of ending.
• 😀 The pandemic has triggered domino effects, affecting public health, the environment, and the economy.
• 😀 Universitas Haluoleo's internal partnership team launched a community program to help families in Pohara Village, Southeast Sulawesi.
• 😀 The program focuses on economic empowerment through the processing of staple foods as a sustainable livelihood strategy.
• 😀 The initiative was implemented on October 29, 2020, in Pohara Village, with the aim of improving family economies.
• 😀 The goal is to strengthen family economies by providing education on food processing, with a focus on local resources.
• 😀 The program involves educational activities designed to change knowledge, attitudes, and skills of the local population.
• 😀 Local food processing skills will help diversify income sources and promote sustainable family businesses.
• 😀 The program includes technical support, monitoring, and follow-up to ensure long-term success of the initiatives.
• 😀 The expected output is a new, systematic, and measurable approach to food production, marketing, and business development in the community.
• 😀 Universitas Haluoleo aims to minimize the economic effects of the pandemic and support the community in adapting to the new normal.

Q & A

What is the primary objective of the community partnership program discussed in the script?

The primary objective is to provide solutions for economic strengthening of families in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, by promoting food processing initiatives and enhancing community skills in managing local resources.

Which region is the focus of this initiative, and what is its significance?

The initiative is focused on the village of Pohara, located in the Sampara District, Konawe Regency, in the province of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. This region is being supported to help mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What specific method does the program use to strengthen family economies?

The program strengthens family economies by conducting educational sessions (training and counseling) on food processing, specifically targeting local staple foods. The training includes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

What are the key components of the program's approach to economic empowerment?

The key components include education on food processing, behavioral changes, improved knowledge, skills development, and increasing the value-added production of local resources. These are followed by technical guidance and support.

How does the program address the impact of COVID-19 on the community?

The program aims to minimize the economic impact of COVID-19 by enhancing local food production, promoting new income-generating activities, and helping families adapt to new economic realities during the pandemic and beyond.

What is the intended outcome of the program for the local community?

The intended outcome is to create a sustainable and resilient local economy that can help families navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt to the 'new normal' by improving their food production and business capabilities.

What role does the Universitas Haluoleo play in this initiative?

Universitas Haluoleo is responsible for organizing and executing the community partnership program. It provides the necessary training, resources, and ongoing support for the local community to implement economic strengthening measures.

What specific products are being promoted through this economic empowerment initiative?

The initiative promotes the processing of staple foods (often referred to as 'pokel') to add value to local agricultural products, which can then be marketed to generate income.

What are the methods used to monitor the progress of the program?

The program uses ongoing mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation of the community’s food processing businesses. This ensures that the participants are successfully applying what they have learned and making progress in improving their economic situation.

How does the program support the concept of 'New Normal' in terms of economic resilience?

The program helps communities adapt to the 'New Normal' by teaching them how to utilize local resources effectively, shift towards sustainable practices, and build resilient economic systems that can withstand future challenges, such as pandemics.