Bina Abdi Desa (Village Community Service) is a three-year program organized by the Community Service Department of the Student Executive Board (BEM FEB UNAIR) in the assisted villages. Bina Abdi Desa 2023 collaborated with Kandangan Village, Lumanjang, for seven days, from August 6, 2023, to August 12, 2023. Students carried out various activities to support the SDGs in the village community. This program does not focus on just one aspect but seeks to embrace multiple dimensions of the SDGs simultaneously.
In Bina Abdi Desa 2023, the activities carried out include the realization of BUMDES (Village-Owned Enterprises) which have a significant impact on SDGs number 1 and 8. By helping village communities develop local businesses, students help alleviate poverty and create jobs. In addition, Halal Certification and Wanderlust (local tourism promotion) support SDGs number 8 and 9 by opening new economic opportunities and supporting sustainable economic growth in the region. In the Halal Certification and Wanderlust activities, Bina Abdi Desa 2023 collaborated with FEB Unair Lecturers namely Mr. Noven Suprayogi, SE,M.Si.,Ak and Mr. Mochamad Badowi, SM, MBA who acted as speakers for socialization with the village community.
Bina Abdi Desa 2023 also collaborated with KPLA FK Unair to organize medical check-ups for village communities, contributing to SDGs number 3 by increasing access to health services and improving community welfare. This can help village communities realize the importance of health, which in turn will reduce health inequalities. Bina Abdi Desa 2023 closed with an arts performance by village children where they showcased their talents and work, thus opening opportunities to empower the younger generation for a brighter future. This activity is in line with SDGs point 4, namely inclusive and quality education
Through these various activity designs, Bina Abdi Desa is a real example of how students can play an active role in achieving the SDGs goals by involving and empowering village communities in various aspects of their lives.