PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN ADVOKASI MAHASISWA DALAM MEMPERJUANGKAN PERUBAHAN SOSIAL
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Abstrak: Pelatihan advokasi yang dilakukan kepada mahasiswa Ikatan Mahasiswa Pelajar Sambi Rampas Congkar (IMPASCA) bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan mereka dalam teknik-teknik advokasi yang efektif. Secara khusus, pelatihan ini dirancang untuk meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi persuasif, kemampuan lobi, penyusunan strategi advokasi, serta pemanfaatan media sosial sebagai alat kampanye. Permasalahan utama yang dihadapi adalah kurangnya pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam merancang strategi advokasi serta terbatasnya pengetahuan tentang jalur yang dapat ditempuh untuk mempengaruhi kebijakan. Pengabdian ini dilakukan melalui workshop interaktif dan simulasi yang melibatkan 50 mahasiswa IMPASCA sebagai mitra. Pelatihan ini bertempat di halaman sekertariat organisasi IMPASCA. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre-test, post-test, dan survei kepuasan peserta. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada semua indikator, seperti pemahaman dasar tentang advokasi (26%), pengenalan teknik advokasi (16%), kemampuan lobi dan penggunaan media sosial (16%), serta penerapan dalam kehidupan mahasiswa (12%). Kepuasan peserta juga tercatat tinggi, dengan 66.6% peserta sangat setuju terhadap penerapan pelatihan. Pelatihan ini berhasil meningkatkan kapasitas mahasiswa dalam advokasi dan memperkuat partisipasi mereka dalam pengambilan keputusan.
Abstract: The advocacy training conducted for students of the Ikatan Mahasiswa Pelajar Sambi Rampas Congkar (IMPASCA) aims to enhance their understanding and skills in effective advocacy techniques. Specifically, this training is designed to improve persuasive communication skills, lobbying abilities, the formulation of advocacy strategies, and the use of social media as a campaign tool. The main issue faced is the lack of understanding and skills in designing advocacy strategies, as well as limited knowledge of the pathways available to influence policy. This community service activity was carried out through interactive workshops and simulations involving 50 IMPASCA students as partners. The training took place at the IMPASCA organization’s secretariat courtyard. Evaluation was conducted through pre-tests, post-tests, and participant satisfaction surveys. The evaluation results showed a significant increase across all indicators, such as basic understanding of advocacy (26%), introduction to advocacy techniques (16%), lobbying skills and social media use (16%), and application in student life (12%). Participant satisfaction was also recorded as high, with 66.6% of participants strongly agreeing with the training implementation. This training successfully improved the students’ advocacy capacity and strengthened their participation in decision-making.
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