The Faculty of Geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) inaugurated three wells as part of its Community Service program: Provision of Clean Water and Irrigation Water in Three Villages in Purworejo Regency. The inauguration ceremony and the signing of the Implementation Agreement took place on Friday (September 11) at the Jombang Village Hall, Ngombol Subdistrict, Purworejo Regency.
The locations for the The Faculty of Geography UGM community service collaboration include three villages: Jombang Village in Ngombol Subdistrict; Sumberrejo Village in Purwodadi Subdistrict; and Sokowaten Village in Banyuurip Subdistrict. The provision of clean water is expected to support water availability for agricultural activities while also benefiting the communities in these areas. This initiative represents a collaboration between the Faculty of Geography and village governments in Purworejo Regency as part of efforts to enhance community welfare and implement the three pillars of higher education through collaboration among academia, the community, and local government. The project was made possible through funding from the Ganesha Youth Association, an alumni group of Purworejo State High School 1.
The ceremonial event was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Geography, Prof. Muhammad Kamal, S.Si., M.GIS., Ph.D., along with faculty members from The Faculty of Geography UGM. Also present were representatives from the villages where the wells are located, including the Village Head of Sokowaten, Triono Among Prasetyo; the Village Head of Jombang, Tri Wantoro; and the Village Head of Sumberrejo, Erwan Yoga Sena.
As part of this series of activities, coordination and the development of follow-up plans were carried out to ensure the program’s sustainability. The activities then continued with a joint inspection of the well site.
This collaboration reflects Universitas Gadjah Mada’s commitment to strengthening higher education institutions’ contributions to society. The Faculty of Geography UGM continues to promote collaboration and community service as part of its efforts to apply geographical knowledge to address various regional issues in a tangible and sustainable manner.