Kodjaforia: Collaboration of KKNT Innovation IPB University Students and Kondangjajar Village Community

IPB University’s Innovation Real-Thematic Work Lecture (KKNT) students held Kodjaforia or Kondangjajar Euphoria activities. The activity took place at the Kondangjajar Village Hall, Cijulang District, Pangandaran, West Java. This activity was attended by the local community and various micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from four hamlets in Kondangjajar Village.

Aqila Fadya Irawan, one of the KKNT Innovation students in Kondangjajar Village said, Kodjaforia is an annual activity of KKNT students in Kondangjajar Village. The theme of the event is ‘Knitting Togetherness in Various Works and Cultures’. 

“This activity is the result of cooperation between KKNT Innovation IPB University students and KKN 15 Siliwangi University students and the community in Kondangjajar Village,” said Aqila.

Aqila continued, Kondangjajar Euphoria involves various activities such as UMKM Bazaar and talent performances from each hamlet in Kondangjajar Village. 

“This event aims to introduce MSMEs in each hamlet, improve the community’s economy through bazaars, and strengthen friendship in Kondangjajar Village. There are seven MSMEs participating in the Kodjaforia bazaar, namely Mang Soso crafts, Sale Ibu Nurwati, Dagè, Klentik Oil, Comet, Ranginang, and Sale Ibu Olog,” she said. 

Representatives from Cijulang Sub-District revealed that KKNT Innovation is a strategic program to build collaboration between campus and community. “KKNT Innovation is an important and strategic part to synergize between IPB University, Siliwangi University and the community,” he said. (*/Lp/Rz) (IAAS/HRD)