Empowerment of Marginalized Community Groups Through Training on Making Liquid Detergent and Dishwashing Soap at PKBM Media Adaptive Bandar Lampung

Abstract

Community-based entrepreneurship development plays a crucial role in strengthening local economic resilience, particularly among communities with limited access to formal employment opportunities. This community service program was implemented at the Adaptive Media Community Service Center (PKBM) in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, with the objective of enhancing entrepreneurial knowledge and practical skills through an introduction to home-based laundry businesses and hands-on training in the production of liquid detergent and dishwashing soap. The program adopted a participatory training approach consisting of four stages: socialization, structured material delivery, direct practical exercises, and post-training evaluation. The results indicate a substantial improvement in participants’ competencies. Approximately 80% of participants demonstrated a good level of understanding of the operational and entrepreneurial aspects of managing a home laundry business, while 70% successfully acquired practical skills in producing liquid detergent and dish soap using simple, low-cost, and environmentally friendly materials. Moreover, participants showed strong enthusiasm and motivation to apply these skills as viable household-based business opportunities, indicating a positive shift in entrepreneurial intention. This activity contributed not only to skill enhancement but also to the empowerment of the local community by fostering self-reliance and income-generating potential. The program demonstrates that simple, practice-oriented training can effectively bridge knowledge and skill gaps in community entrepreneurship development. The main contribution of this study lies in presenting a replicable community empowerment model that integrates entrepreneurship education with environmentally conscious production skills, offering practical insights for policymakers, educators, and community development practitioners seeking sustainable local economic development strategies. This model has strong potential for adaptation and implementation in other regions with similar socio-economic conditions.