On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Social Community Department of BEM Biology UGM conducted the Visiting Village 1 as part of the Social Community Department work program. The activity was attended by 13 committee members from the Social Community Department and took place in Geger Hamlet, including a visit to the hamlet head house and location survey. This event aimed to establish cooperation and build relationships with the community in Geger Hamlet.
The event started at 8:30 AM and was led by Alifa Tafrinjiyah, the field coordinator. The event included a Q&A session to identify the current issues in Geger Hamlet, as information for subsequent events, Visiting Village 2 and 3. Next, there was a location survey in preparation for the upcoming event. The activity closed with group documentation, followed by a cleanup.
This event is expected to foster good relationships by maintaining strong ties. Strong relationships could strengthen connections, provide mutual support, and help in various situations, also foster empathy, tolerance, and togetherness, ultimately creating a harmonious and peaceful environment. [Author: BEM]