Caption: The Pharmacy Study Program of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Udayana University held an International Partnership Program and Community Engagement (IPACOE) at Kampoeng Kepiting, Tuban Village, Kuta, Bali, on Wednesday, September, 18th, 2024. (barometerbali/213)
Kuta | barometerbali – The Pharmacy Study Program of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Udayana University once again held an International Partnership Program and Community Engagement (IPACOE) at Kampoeng Kepiting, Tuban Village, Kuta, Bali, on Wednesday, September, 18th, 2024.
The event involved foreign students from various countries such as Spain, France, Hungary, and Japan. This event is part of an annual program aimed at directly contributing to the community while introducing local culture to international students.
This activity focused on educating the community, especially on the use of mangrove leaves as raw materials for making sunscreen and the preservation of mangrove plants.
The participants, consisting of both local and international students, worked together to provide counseling to the residents of Tuban Village about the importance of environmental and family health.
The Coordinator of the Pharmacy Study Program at FMIPA Udayana Dr. apt. Eka Indra Setyawan, M.Sc., in his speech, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in community service.
“Events like this not only benefit the local community but also provide international students the opportunity to learn directly about the culture and health practices in Indonesia. We hope this activity strengthens international relations and contributes meaningfully to the community,” he said.
Additionally, the activity was warmly welcomed by the people of Tuban Village. The Head of the Fishermen Group in Tuban Village expressed his gratitude for the attention and assistance provided by Udayana University, especially the Pharmacy Study Program of FMIPA.
“We are very grateful for the knowledge shared, particularly regarding the utilization of mangrove plants in the cosmetics field. This is very beneficial for us,” Dr. Eka said.
The students involved also felt the significant benefits of this activity. One student from Hungary stated, “This is an incredible experience. I have learned a lot about mangrove concervation and the potential of mangrove plants. This is an opportunity I will never forget.”
The event concluded with the planting of mangrove trees and the release of birds in the Kampoeng Kepiting area as a symbol of environmental preservation. The event was a success and is expected to continue serving as a bridge between knowledge, culture, and real-world action in the community.
With activities like this, Udayana University continues to demonstrate its commitment to contributing positively to society and supporting cross-cultural education. (213)
Editor: Ngurah Dibia
