Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat: Media Pemikiran dan Dakwah Pembangunan

Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Inclusive Productive Zakat Models: Insights from Indonesian Local Cases

2025-03-18T23:10:12+07:00

The process of empowerment through the collection of charitable resources for individuals with disabilities is predominantly associated with economic factors. Nonetheless, the distribution of zakat plays a pivotal role for beneficiaries (mustaḥiqq), emphasizing inclusive models rather than productive approaches. To explore these dynamics, the researchers conducted fieldwork in Rowosari Village, Semarang City, Indonesia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with representatives from relevant institutions and disability advocacy groups, employing a phenomenological analytical framework. The findings reveal that zakat institutions, such as Darut Tahuhid Peduli, have implemented the Indonesia Peduli Difabel initiative, which focuses on sustainable economic empowerment, entrepreneurial training, and community integration. These programs have demonstrated success in planning, assessment, distribution, assistance, and evaluation. Consequently, a bottom-up model for empowering individuals with disabilities has emerged, facilitating the development of pertinent business models, such as catfish farming, through the verification of beneficiaries’ eligibility and the execution of feasibility studies. The initiatives are effectively utilizing allocated zakat funds in aquaculture and financial management. Continuous support is provided to assist individuals with disabilities in both economic and personal development. This research not only addresses material considerations but also incorporates social and spiritual dimensions as mechanisms for empowerment that positively influence personal well-being. Thus, this article contributes to the advancement of knowledge regarding welfare provision discourses, aligning with additional elements that enhance empowerment studies.

Social Capital as a Catalyst for Community Empowerment: Evidence from KWT Srikandi Mrican, Indonesia

2024-12-11T08:35:19+07:00

This research seeks to investigate the role of social capital in the empowerment of urban agriculture within the Srikandi Women’s Farmers Group (KWT). Employing a qualitative research methodology, the study is conducted at KWT Srikandi located in Mrican, Sleman. The findings reveal that the effective utilization of social capital significantly contributes to the success of the empowerment initiatives within KWT Srikandi. Key values that underpin this process include mutual cooperation, discipline, and responsibility, all of which are reinforced by the awareness and commitment of individual members. Trust is evidenced by the successful delegation of tasks, transparency in program execution, and the solidarity fostered within the group. Social networks are robustly established both internally, among KWT Mrican members, and externally, through collaborations with various partners, including academic institutions, government entities, and the private sector. The advantages of leveraging social capital include the promotion of harmony, enhancement of capacity, and facilitation of successful empowerment outcomes. However, challenges persist, such as limited expansion of partnership outreach and the necessity for improvements in facilities and infrastructure.

Desa Sekura’s Tourism Prospects: Unlocking the Local Assets in Community Development

2024-09-20T22:28:09+07:00

Cultural heritage has been recognized as a relevant discourse in the planning of tourism village development within the international context; however, existing literature reveals certain limitations. A critical aspect of addressing this issue pertains to the integration of local assets into community empowerment initiatives. Consequently, this study seeks to investigate the tourism potential of Desa Sekura by employing an ethnography-based model of community empowerment that incorporates local assets. Utilizing an ethnographic methodology, this research examines the ways in which cultural traditions, social capital, and natural resources in Desa Sekura, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, can be leveraged to promote sustainable tourism development. The findings suggest that principles of social inclusion, community participation, and locally-based management can enhance the tourism potential of Desa Sekura while preserving its cultural identity. Furthermore, the evolution of local institutions in the management and utilization of cultural and social assets is effectively illustrated as a means of fostering tourism village potential. This study aims to contribute new perspectives on the development of tourism villages that emphasize local community empowerment and the preservation of cultural heritage as essential components of sustainable economic development.