Empowerment At As-Salam Orphanage Through Creation From Used Items

Abstract

Empowerment of orphans is a form of empowerment aimed at providing space for growth and development so that they can become independent children through proper and consistent training and mentoring. The subjects or targets of our empowerment in this research are the orphans at the "As-Salam" orphanage. As-Salam orphanage is located at Jl. Bangkit Raya Kassi-Kassi, Rappocini District, Makassar City. The objectives of this activity can vary widely, from developing the children's creativity and skills, increasing their self-confidence through their achievements, to teaching values about aspirations and the environment. This activity was carried out over three meetings, starting from observation, implementation of activities, and results or closing activities. The result of this activity was the successful implementation of our program by making crafts from used materials using straws. The craftwork provided a bit of education to the orphans to make something out of unused items around them. Empowerment of children, especially orphans in orphanages, is an important process to provide them with opportunities to grow and become independent. Through empowerment activities such as making crafts using recycled materials, children can learn to develop their creativity, skills, and sense of responsibility.