Community service activity entitled “LENTERA,” an acronym for “Lansia Energik dan Sehat Bersama Apoteker” (Energetic and Healthy Elderly with Pharmacists) was conducted by the Master in Pharmacy Management students of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Class of 2024. This event was held on February 5, 2025, in Sengon Village, Klaten Regency, with 27 elderly participants. The activities included an energetic and healthy elderly exercise session led by a trained instructor, a health education session on fitness for active and happy elderly, a Q&A session, and the distribution of door prizes and souvenirs for the elderly. read more

The outreach activity with the theme “PEMANTRA – Utilization of Family Vegetable Gardens for Family Medicinal Plants” was attended by 14 mothers with toddlers in Sengon Village, Klaten Regency. This activity was conducted using the KIE method (Communication, Information, and Education), which is one of the effective ways to deliver the material. The purpose of this activity is to increase knowledge and utilization of family medicinal plants for herbal prevention and treatment, as well as to optimize the home garden as a functional green space. Utilizing the home yard as a living pharmacy offers various benefits, one of which is improving the family’s health quality. Medicinal plants grown independently are guaranteed to be of high quality because they are free from pesticides and harmful chemicals. In addition, TOGA gardening activities can also beautify the home environment, creating a green, comfortable, and serene atmosphere. read more

The theme of the social project was “ACT to HOPE,” which stands for Awareness, Commitment, and Transformation towards a Healthy, Optimistic, Positive, and Empowered life. The project was participated in by students from SMK Kristen 2 Klaten, aiming to educate them on the dangers of smoking and drug abuse (NAPZA) while promoting a healthier lifestyle. The activities included an educational presentation, interactive discussion, mini-games, a Q&A session, and the distribution of educational posters. The posters were given to all students to further spread awareness within the school community. read more

Community service activity entitled “GEN Z FIT “Generasi Z Fokus Inovatif Tangguh” Lawan Anemia” was conducted by the Master in Pharmacy Management Students of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Class of 2024. This event was held on February 5, 2025, In SMK K Klaten, Klaten Regency, with total 73 participant from grade 10 to grade 12. This activity was carried out using the lecture and discussion method with students from SMK K Klaten. Apart from discussions and lectures, the activities were also interspersed with ice breaking and question and answer sessions with the participants. read more

Community service activities with the theme “SOBAT CILIK (Sadar Obat Bersama Apoteker Cilik or Medication Awareness with Little Pharmacist)” in Sengon Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, by Master of Pharmacy Management Students of Gadjah Mada University were conducted on February 5, 2025. The activity was attended by 15 students from 5th and 6th grade of SDN 3 Sengon. Before delivering the material to the children, a pre-test was conducted first to measure the children’s knowledge. SOBAT CILIK is a community service activity that focuses on introducing the pharmacist profession, drug classification, types of drug preparations, and the principles of DAGUSIBU (Get, Use, Store, and Dispose of Drugs in the Right Way) in a fun way to form children who are “Medication Aware.” read more

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Master of Pharmacy Management (MMF 2024) students conducted a Community Service Program at the Sengon Village Hall, Prambanan Subdistrict, Klaten Regency, Central Java. The program, titled KEREN (“Kenali dan Manfaatkan Program Pembiayaan Kesehatan JKN” or “Get to Know and Take Advantage of the JKN Health Financing Program”), aimed to educate the public about the importance of utilizing the health services available through the National Health Insurance (JKN) program to improve their health and well-being. read more

The theme of the social project was “BUNKER”, a short for “Ibu Pintar Pilih Obat Kontrasepsi untuk Keluarga Berencana” (Smart Mothers Choosing Contraception for Family Planning). The project was attended by 27 women in Kaponan Village, Pakis District, Magelang Regency. Activities included in the project were educational presentation, discussion, mini game, pre and post test questions and educational booklet distribution. The educational booklets were distributed to the village’s representative members of PKK/Pemberdayaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga (Empowerment of Family Welfare) team. read more

On February 24, 2024, the Community Service Program was conducted by the Magister of Pharmacy Management UGM (MMF 2023) in Kaponan Village, Pakis District, Magelang Regency. One of the initiatives undertaken was providing education through counselling sessions to village residents, particularly women, regarding the safe use of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This program was aptly named “Safe Medicine Selection for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers” or “MISI PILOT”. The aim of this activity was to ensuring the safety of drug usage for pregnant and breastfeeding women concerning the impact on the baby. The event commenced at 8:00 AM in the morning and concluded at 11:30 AM in the afternoon, taking place in the Kaponan Village Head Office Hall. read more

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the community service event titled “CLEAR: Comprehensive Approach to Address and Educate Acne in Adolescents” took place at SMPN 1 Pakis, Magelang Regency. The theme was chosen considering the prevalence of adolescents facing acne issues as they enter puberty, yet lacking understanding of the formation process and remedies.

The event was conducted through a presentation aided by PowerPoint slides containing light materials for easy comprehension. Speakers adopted an interactive approach, allowing participants to engage in direct discussions whenever clarification was needed. To maintain participants’ focus, videos illustrating the acne formation process were shown amidst the presentation. read more

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, a community service activity was held at SMA Islam Sudirman Pakis, Keponan Village, Pakis District, Magelang Regency with the theme “BAZAR: The Danger of Narcotics, Psychotropics, and Addictive Substances (NAPZA) and Prevention for Teenagers.” The purpose of this activity was to provide knowledge to the current generation of teenagers so that they understand the dangers of NAPZA and actively participate in avoiding and eradicating NAPZA, thus improving the quality of Indonesian Human Resources in the future. read more