From Awareness to Action: YARSI Law Students’ Initiative to Combat Stunting through Posyandu Revitalization

Group 17 from the Faculty of Law at YARSI University has implemented a Community Service Program (KKN) from October 30, 2023, to December 30, 2023, with the theme “Implementation of Posyandu with Nutrition Counseling for the Prevention of Stunting in Papanggo Sub-district, North Jakarta.” This activity aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 on health and well-being, given the nutrition and stunting issues in Papanggo Sub-district that require special attention.

In the situational analysis, the KKN team found that the Papanggo Sub-district community needed education and increased participation in posyandu (integrated health service post) activities. The program was then implemented in a hybrid manner, combining online and offline activities, in RW 08 of Papanggo Sub-district. The primary target of the program was to increase community participation in posyandu and their understanding of stunting prevention.

Overall, the KKN activities in Papanggo Sub-district were well-executed and achieved the expected goals. However, to ensure sustainable impact, there is a need for program continuity and regular evaluation by the relevant authorities. With good collaboration between the KKN team, local government, and the community, the efforts to prevent stunting in Papanggo Sub-district are expected to continue and provide more optimal results.