Banda Aceh — A total of 112 students from Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) have been officially deployed to participate in the Impact-Oriented Community Service Program (KKN Berdampak) in disaster-affected areas of Bireuen Regency, Aceh. The program aims to enable students to contribute directly to post-disaster recovery efforts and strengthen community resilience.
The Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) USK, Prof. Dr. Taufik Fuadi Abidin, S.Si., M. Tech., stated that the participating students come not only from FMIPA, but also from the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Law. The program is supported by six field supervisors who will provide guidance and oversight throughout the implementation period.
“Today, we officially deployed 112 students accompanied by six field supervisors, with three supervisors assigned to each village. The students will be directly involved in various social initiatives and community empowerment activities in disaster-affected areas, particularly ahead of the holy month of Ramadan,” said Prof. Dr. Taufik Fuadi Abidin, S.Si., M. Tech., on Sunday (February 1, 2026).
The students will carry out their community service for a period of 20 days in two villages, namely Im Budee and Pulo Reudeup. Planned programs include the provision of clean water facilities, environmental sanitation activities, and community empowerment initiatives in areas affected by flooding and landslides.
Prof. Taufik emphasized the importance of physical and mental preparedness, as the students will be stationed in disaster-affected locations where conditions have not yet fully recovered. He also urged students to prioritize their health and safety throughout the duration of the program.
Furthermore, he expressed his hope that the students would serve as agents of change and deliver tangible benefits to the affected communities. He noted that the experience would be a valuable learning opportunity to foster empathy, social awareness, and effective community engagement skills.
“Even if the contribution may seem modest, we believe the presence of students can help ease the burden faced by disaster-affected communities. This is the true meaning of impactful students,” he concluded.
