Village Rise Movement: An Integrated Solution to Improve Family Economy and Educational Literacy in Underdeveloped Areas

Abstract

Sukamantri Village in Cariu District, East Bogor Regency, is one of the underdeveloped areas that faces fundamental problems in terms of family economy and educational literacy. Low household income and minimal access to learning resources and educational participation are the main obstacles in the process of building an independent and competitive community. Through this Community Service (PkM) activity, the service team designed the "Village Rising Movement" program as an integrated solution targeting these two important sectors. This activity was carried out with a participatory and sustainable approach, including local potential-based entrepreneurship training, development of micro-business units, increasing the capacity of teachers and parents, and strengthening the literacy ecosystem through the establishment of village reading corners and development of community libraries. The results of the activity showed an increase in community participation in productive economic activities, the emergence of independent learning initiatives, and the formation of synergy between local partners and the service team in supporting the sustainability of the program. This program is expected to be a model for village community empowerment that can be replicated in other areas with similar challenges.