Community empowerment is a mandatory program for every UGM student. This program is very dynamic and gives new experiences to each participant by living in a society different from the original place. In addition, there are differences of customs, culture, and life values that are new for the participants. Community empowerment program is conducted throughout Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke. This makes the community empowerment program highly effective to introduce Indonesia’s richness in terms of ethnic, cultural, linguistic, landscapes, and biodiversity.
This community empowerment program opens new opportunities for international students to participate. This provides a chance for international students to experience life in Indonesian small and marginalized communities especially in the village.