Yogyakarta, October 5, 2024 – The Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues its commitment to enhancing digital skills among local communities through its Community Service Program (PkM). This time, residents of Pajangan Hamlet, Wedomartani Village, Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta, received valuable insights from Zuliyati Rohmah, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D. Eng., a lecturer from UGM’s Faculty of Biology, on how to use social media safely and become creative, positive content creators. This event is part of the Faculty’s Desa Mitra (Partner Village) program with Wedomartani Village, aimed at strengthening digital literacy among rural residents to enable them to adapt wisely to current developments.

Ms. Zuliyati shared various practical guidelines on how to utilize social media responsibly, avoid common risks in the digital world, and create content that benefits the wider community. “We hope that Pajangan residents can use social media not just for entertainment but also as a means to spread positive and empowering information for the community,” she said.

This socialization event has a broad impact aligned with several key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). First, by providing digital literacy education, it supports SDG 4: Quality Education, offering access to relevant information and digital skills for rural communities. Second, by teaching skills to become content creators, residents have the opportunity to engage in entrepreneurship and create content as part of the digital economy, contributing to SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Additionally, through an understanding of digital safety, residents are expected to participate in a safer and more responsible media environment, supporting SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. The collaboration between UGM’s Faculty of Biology and Wedomartani Village also reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, where harmonious cooperation between universities and communities can help achieve shared sustainable development objectives.

With this socialization effort, UGM’s Faculty of Biology hopes to provide long-term positive impacts for the Pajangan community and support inclusive and safe digital development.