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Student Impact Program: Call for Proposals on Community Empowerment for Disaster Recovery in Sumatra
Published At

15 January 2026

Published By

Dinda Youlanda Damanik, SE

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Description

Medan – The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Student Impact Program (Program Mahasiswa Berdampak), invites university students to participate in community empowerment initiatives aimed at supporting disaster recovery efforts in Sumatra. This program encourages students to actively contribute to the recovery of disaster-affected communities through ideas, innovations, and solutions that address the needs of local communities.

Through this Call for Proposals, students are encouraged to develop initiatives and design community empowerment programs that provide tangible benefits to disaster-affected communities. The program also serves as an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, skills, and social awareness in addressing various challenges faced by communities.

The proposal submission schedule and relevant information are as follows:

FEB USU encourages all students to take advantage of this opportunity by submitting innovative and collaborative proposals that can create positive impacts on society. Student participation is expected to contribute meaningfully to the recovery of disaster-affected areas while strengthening the role of higher education institutions in community service and engagement.

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This program supports SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, particularly in strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of disasters on people's lives and the environment. Furthermore, it aligns with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by encouraging collaboration among higher education institutions, students, the government, and communities to achieve sustainable post-disaster recovery.

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