UNAIR NEWS To help revitalize the local economy, 51动漫 (UNAIR), through the Institute for Sustainable Community Service (LPMB), organized a workshop to assistmicro-entrepreneurs in Aceh on Saturday and Sunday, February 21-22, 2026. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with alumni, Universitas Malikussaleh, and the Aceh Coastal Economic Development Foundation (YAPPERA).
In his opening remarks, the head of UNAIR檚 community service team, Prof. Dr. Bagong Suyanto, M.Si, reaffirmed the institution檚 commitment to sustainable community engagement. He underscored that community programs should not be one-off initiatives without lasting impact.
淭he Institute for Sustainable Community Service at UNAIR is committed to ensuring that engagement does not end after a single visit. Our goal is to provide lasting benefits and meaningful empowerment that the community can truly experience, he said.
During the workshop, the UNAIR team invited several experts to discuss strategies for strengthening the economic and social foundations of communities affected by disasters. The main focus of the program was to revive the motivation of micro, small, and medium enterprise (U MKM) owners to rebuild their businesses and plan for a stronger future.
Prof. Suyanto also expressed gratitude to the local partners who facilitated the workshop. 淲e sincerely thank our local partners, colleagues from Universitas Malikussaleh and YAPPERA, for making this event possible. Without their support, our efforts here would not have been as effective, he noted.
Emphasizing solidarity and empathy
Meanwhile, Ikhsan Rosyid Mujahidul Anwari, S.S., M.A., coordinator of LPMB UNAIR, conveyed his solidarity and empathy with the Acehnese community impacted by the disaster. He highlighted that the team檚 presence was driven by a spirit of brotherhood.
淎lthough we are based in Surabaya, far from Aceh, we consider all of you as family. As a family, we want to offer support and assistance, even if it is small. We hope that even modest contributions can bring meaningful benefits, he said.
Anwari explained that one of the program檚 objectives is to strengthen the mindset and resilience of micro-entrepreneurs so they can recover from setbacks. 淲e cannot remain passive in despair. Life moves forward, and our role is to help the community navigate the challenges ahead, he added.
The workshop is intended to serve as the first step in an ongoing collaboration between UNAIR and local partners in Aceh, aimed at helping micro-entrepreneurs become more resilient and adaptive in the post-disaster period.
淢ay this gathering provide benefits and blessings, and let it not be our first and last, he said.
It should be noted that this community service program also supports several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Author: Khefti Al Mawalia
