On Saturday, September 28, 2024, the Student Executive Board of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga (BEM FST UNAIR), in collaboration with the Residential College Leadership Committee (JPKK) of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), organized an international community service program titled “Educational Visit International: BEM FST Universitas Airlangga x JPKK Universiti Malaysia Terengganu to TK Aisyiyah 32 Surabaya.” The event took place at TK Aisyiyah 32 Surabaya and involved various participants, including university students, staff, teachers, and kindergarten students, in a meaningful and engaging experience. A total of 8 student representatives from BEM FST UNAIR and 12 students from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, accompanied by two UMT staff members, participated in the event. The active involvement of teachers, students, and parents from TK Aisyiyah 32 further enhanced the atmosphere of the program.
The event began with a warm welcome from the teachers and parents of TK Aisyiyah 32, creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere from the start. Following this, the opening ceremony featured speeches from the President of BEM FST UNAIR, the Chairman of JPKK UMT, and the Principal of TK Aisyiyah 32 Surabaya, each expressing their appreciation for this collaboration. One of the most memorable moments of the event was a creative and heartwarming performance by the kindergarten students, showcasing their talents and receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience. As a token of appreciation and support for their education, all students at TK Aisyiyah 32 received stationery gifts, intended to motivate them in their daily learning activities. The event concluded with a friendly gathering between students, teachers, staff, and parents, fostering a strong sense of unity and collaboration that will be remembered fondly.
This program aimed to strengthen cooperation between educational institutions, particularly in early childhood education. Through this initiative, students from both universities were encouraged to understand the importance of education as a fundamental pillar in shaping children’s character and development for the future. Additionally, this international community service program contributed to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 4: Quality Education and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The cross-country and inter-institutional collaboration established through this event not only strengthened relationships between Universitas Airlangga, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, and TK Aisyiyah 32 Surabaya but also opened doors for future cooperation in education and community service.
