Still in the series of PHYLLAGE activities (Geography for Village), the community service team of the Department of Geography, FMIPA UI, consisting of one accompanying lecturer and twelve students launched the Village Mapping Forum in Cikarang Village, Sukabumi Regency, West Java from November 30 to December 1, 2021.
Tjiong Giok Pin S.Si., M.Si as the accompanying lecturer said, “This activity is intended to encourage the independence of village communities in developing their potential in a sustainable manner.
The launch of the forum which took place in the Cikarang Village Office Hall was also the closing activity for the entire series of PHYLLAGE activities (Geography for VillageSymbolically, the forum launch was marked by the team handing over certificates to village officials.
The closing was also attended by Encep Muharom, Secretary of Jampangkulon Sub-district, Asep Yudistira, S.IP, Head of Cikarang Village, the UI community care team (kepmas), and several residents of Cikarang Village.
The Head of Cikarang Village expressed his appreciation to the team and expressed his hopes for the implementation of this activity.
“To the University of Indonesia, we would like to express our gratitude for this activity because it has many benefits. With this event, we can…update “We hope to produce a detailed, focused map of the area, particularly for the potential links that can be accessed or identified through the mapping results of this activity. We sincerely hope that further activities can be carried out to generate beneficial innovations for our beloved Cikarang Village,” said Asep.
On this occasion, a simple mapping module was handed over by the team to the Secretary of the Jampangkulon Sub-district Head of Cikarang Village as a written guide for residents and village officials in conducting participatory mapping.
“In general, the module contains an introduction software “spatial data processing, data collection and processing tutorials, as well as mapping materials and cartographic principles,” said team leader Septian.
Not only that, the team also submitted large administrative maps and landslide hazard maps to the Cikarang village officials.
The Village Mapping Forum is one part of the output of the PHYLLAGE program (Geography for VillageEste programa incluye actividades de capacitación en levantamientos y mapeo digital dirigidas a comunidades aldeanas para que puedan realizar mapeo participativo.
The training took place from November 29 to December 4, 2021, in Cikarang Village, Sukabumi Regency. The program included training on spatial data collection and data processing, as well as materials on participatory mapping and cartographic principles. The community members who participated in the training sessions appeared highly engaged and enthusiastic about learning about mapping.
