Youth Environmental Awareness Education: Socialization Of Sodong Spring Conservation By The Youth Organization Of Ligarmukti Village

Abstract

This community service program aims to raise awareness among the Youth Organization (Karang Taruna) about the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness in Ligarmukti Village, Bogor, through educational outreach activities. The methods used included lectures, group discussions, and presentations on environmental education. The outreach activity was conducted over one day and involved 20 members of the Youth Organization as participants.

The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' knowledge regarding the impact of waste on the environment, the importance of waste separation, and ways to maintain environmental cleanliness. Pre-test and post-test results indicated a 72.5% increase in knowledge, with high levels of enthusiasm observed throughout the program.

The outreach program successfully provided basic understanding of environmental management and fostered initial awareness to participate in maintaining village cleanliness. It is recommended that similar outreach activities be conducted in other villages and followed by the development of practical action programs as a continuation of the awareness that has been achieved.