Community Service for Basic Member Education Cooperative Credit Union Sumber Sejahtera at Resto Kebun Ayu Kemuning Banjarbaru South Kalimantan

Member education cooperatives credit unions financial literacy economic empowerment

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June 30, 2025

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Basic member education is one of the main pillars in strengthening cooperatives, aiming to increase members' understanding of the principles, benefits, and governance of cooperatives. This activity was organized by Sumber Sejahtera Credit Union Cooperative at Kebun Ayu Resto, Kemuning, Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, as part of the effort to empower members and improve financial literacy. The facilitators of this activity were a collaboration of the Sumber Sejahtera Credit Union and academics from STIE Pancasetia Banjarmasin. The training covered various materials, such as the history and principles of cooperatives, the benefits of being a member, and wise financial management strategies. With interactive learning methods, group discussions, and case studies, participants were encouraged to be more active in understanding their role in the cooperative. The results of this activity showed an increase in members' understanding of the cooperative concept and their commitment in contributing to the sustainable growth of the cooperative. It is hoped that with this basic education, members can play a more active role in the management and development of cooperatives, so that the economic and social benefits are increasingly felt by all members.