The 6th International Community Service

Character Building, Health Promotion & Achievement Motivation in Diaspora Students and Teachers

Abstract

The 6th International Community Service Program (PKM Internasional VI) is a hybrid community service initiative conducted by Indonesian university lecturers in collaboration with the Muhammadiyah Learning Center, Kampung Baru – Malaysia, as the primary partner. This program involved 80 participants from 36 universities across Indonesia. The theme of the program was *"Character Building, Health Promotion, and Achievement Motivation in Diaspora Students and Teachers,"* aiming to enhance the capacity of teachers and students through counseling, training, and educational materials rooted in both local and global cultural values. The program directly benefitted 30 students and 4 teachers from the Muhammadiyah Learning Center, with focus topics including Bullying Prevention in Schools, Anti-Smoking Education, Character Education and Educational Media, The Role of Teachers in the Society 5.0 Era, Islamic Economics for Teachers, Health Education for Adolescents, and Religious and Cultural-Based Character Education. Additionally, cultural linguistics materials were delivered to foster early cross-cultural understanding. The implementation of PKM Internasional VI took place over one semester, from January to July 2025, with in-person activities held at the Muhammadiyah Learning Center – Malaysia from July 21–23, 2025, and online sessions involving participants from multiple universities. Program outputs include journal articles, intellectual property rights (HKI), international certificates, and a comprehensive activity report. The program has positively impacted cross-cultural awareness among teachers and students, increased teachers’ motivation to apply innovative methods in schools, and strengthened international academic networking between Indonesian universities and educational partners in Thailand and Malaysia. This initiative is expected to serve as a sustainable and effective community service model that contributes to improving global education quality.