Yogyakarta, 30/4/2025 – Towards the end of the last Ramadan, the social division of HMJ KAMASTAWA carried out an annual work program, namely Sosmas Berbagi. Sosmas Berbagi is an annual agenda of the social division of society which is generally carried out in the month of Ramadan every year, namely the distribution of alms to people in need in the form of consumption for breaking the fast.

This year, Sosmas Berbagi was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Together with members of the social division of society and representatives from other divisions, they left campus and went around Kotabaru and Gejayan. From the funds collected amounting to one million rupiah, the social division distributed it in the form of heavy meals, namely fried chicken rice and iced tea.

It was decided that the target recipients of this alms distribution were people who mostly live and work on the road. For example, online motorcycle taxi drivers, pedicab drivers, parking attendants, and others.

The journey started at around 16.40. The team that left was divided into two, one towards Kotabaru, one towards Gejayan. However, not long after, rain suddenly fell heavily. Finally, the social team was forced to take shelter on the side of the road for about 20 minutes, waiting for the rain to at least ease a little. After the rain had eased a little, the social team continued the mission, but to anticipate more rain, all members wore raincoats.

Thank God, despite the weather constraints, the social team managed to complete their work program and was welcomed by the community who received it. Hopefully, with this work program, the HMJ KAMASTAWA social team can continue to play a role as a trusted partner in non-profit social activities in the long term.

[Public Relation of Javanese Literature, Haryo Untoro]

Yogyakarta, 21st of November 2024 – In the spirit of sharing happiness and social care, Kalingga (Keluarga Linguistik Gadjah Mada) Aksosmas (Social Action & Society) division is proud to report the success of the Happy Friday program. Through this program, the donations collected have been distributed to the brothers and sisters at Yayasan Sayap Ibu DIY Branch, located at Jl. Rajawali No. 3, Pringwulung, Condongcatur, Sleman, Yogyakarta.

The donations that have been received and distributed are:

1. 52 clothes (shirts and pants)
2. 1 shoulder bag
3. Food packages, converted from cash received, including pampers, milk, baby food, snacks, and eggs.

Kalingga would like to thank all those who have supported this program through donations and encouragement. Without the contributions of the Kalinggaes, this program would not have been possible.

“We hope that this assistance can bring benefits and happiness to those in need,” said a representative of Kalingga Aksosmas Branch.

With the success of this program, Kalingga continues to be committed to making social activities an important part of the community, bringing positive impacts to the surrounding community. Thank you for being part of this act of kindness!

Hello, Mahadaya!

 There is good news for those of you who take part in the SIBUYA (Breakfast at Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM) program during the Final Semester Examination (UAS) Gasal. The Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM has added an additional breakfast schedule to help maintain the spirit of students while taking UAS. The SIBUYA program will now also be held on two additional days, namely Thursday, December 5 and 12, 2024.

For this additional schedule, you can enjoy a nutritious breakfast at Selasar Soegondo. This program is presented by POTMA FIB UGM, with the hope of providing extra energy and enthusiasm for Mahadaya during the exam.

Don’t miss this opportunity to start the day with a healthy and nutritious breakfast! A healthy life starts with a fit body, and breakfast is an important key to facing exam challenges.

Keep your spirits up, Mahadaya, enjoy your SIBUYA, and have a successful UAS!

– FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCES UGM

Thursday, October 10, 2024, Wonosobo Regency Bappeda Team held a meeting to explore research cooperation with UGM. The exploration targeted the Center for Rural and Regional Studies (PSPK) and the Department of Anthropology UGM for research programs related to SDG 1 (no poverty) and SDG 2 (zero hunger). The Bappeda team was received by the deputy head of PSPK and the staff of the UGM Anthropology Department represented by Dr. Atik Triratnawati, M.A. and Dr. Muh. Zamzam Fauzanafi, M.A.

The research was motivated by the high stunting rate in Wonosobo Regency, which is 29.2%. This is the highest rate in Central Java. In addition, the poverty rate in Wonosobo has not moved from 15.28% and remains above the average of Central Java Province. Seeing the concerns of the local community, Bappeda tried to partner with universities and study centers to overcome the stunting and poverty problems that plagued the community. Bappeda wanted the PSPK team to go to the field to reduce the poverty rate, while the Anthropology Department was expected to send its team to reduce the stunting rate.

From various stunting and poverty data presented by Bappeda Wonosobo, UGM (PSPK and Anthropology) agreed to conduct research in the area with an estimated time around the beginning of 2025. During the meeting, the Anthropology Department also explored sending student interns (independent research) in 2025. It is hoped that with these researches, new innovations will emerge to reduce stunting and poverty so that the Wonosobo Regency area can be free from them.

Author: Dr. Atik Triratnawati, M.A.
Editor: Sandya Kirani

Yogyakarta, October 15, 2024 – TUESFORIA, an exciting collaboration event between *Creative Day* and *Panggung Kansas*, was successfully held and captivated the attention of many students at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada. Located in Soegondo Courtyard, the event, which took place starting at 16.00 WIB, became a place of artistic expression and creativity for students who wanted to unwind in the midst of busy academic activities.

Organized by the Ministry of Creative Economy, Ministry of Interest and Talent, Abra Nirmala Cabinet, TUESFORIA offers a variety of interesting activities. The ‘Bead Knotting’ and ‘Clay Painting’ workshops were the highlights, where participants had fun creating with art materials while being accompanied by a refreshing afternoon atmosphere. These two workshops not only attracted participants because of their affordable price-only Rp 10,000-but also because they provided practical experience in producing artworks.

Photobooths with interesting backgrounds also became one of the visitors’ favorite spots. Students who attended captured their moments with friends, creating beautiful memories of this event. In addition, a number of FIB student tenants offered creative products that made the atmosphere more lively. Visitors can enjoy food that also enriches the event with the nuances of creative entrepreneurship.

The highlight of the event was the amazing performance of the Panggung Kansas talents, who mesmerized the audience with music and art stage acts. Melodious voices and energetic music filled the area, creating a warm and energetic atmosphere. Students in attendance seemed to enjoy every moment, singing along and clapping along to the beat.

The success of TUESFORIA cannot be separated from the full support of LEM FIB 2024 and the extraordinary spirit of student participation. This event is clear evidence that art and creativity collaboration can be an effective means of building togetherness and expressing oneself. With the success of this event, many participants hope that TUESFORIA can be an agenda that continues to be developed, as a space for gathering, expressing, and sharing creativity between students. “This event is very exciting! I hope it can be held again next year with more creative activities,” said one of the participants enthusiastically.