1. Impact Study of Dompet Dhuafa Beastudi Scholarship Program for Welfare Improvement
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Sriyanto, Eko, Hariyadi, Pedri, and Huda, Masykur
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Poverty -- Indonesia ,Family -- Research -- Social aspects ,Scholarships -- Research -- Social aspects ,Business - Abstract
Purpose: Lembaga Pengembangan Insani Dompet Dhuafa is a branch of Dompet Dhuafa (DD) what has the focus on developing programs in the field of education. Educational scholarships are often associated with coaching and self-development programs. This research aims to determine the impact of the capacity building program implemented by Beastudi scholarship programs. This program purpose is to invest of Indonesia human resources in the future and alleviate of poverty, where this program develops the strategic leadership and social contribution capacity. Beastudi scholarship program was born from DD's concerns about poverty and lack of access to high education (university) in 2004. DD Beastudi scholarship program consists of Etos ID for poor families and Activist Scholarship (BAKTI NUSA) for activist in community. Methodology: This research uses mix method. It uses random sampling and data collection techniques through questionnaires and interviews with 202 alumni. This research applies the CIBEST model to measure the impact of program. It can be seen based on a comparison of the social condition of beneficiaries before and after the program. Finding: Based on the results of research, the Beastudi scholarship program is effective and impactful program. Before receiving assistance and guidance, CIBEST analysis shows that the welfare index of Beastudi Scholarship program beneficiaries was 2.48%, then increased to 81.19%. In addition, 65,85% of respondents initiated social projects, of which 57,89% still exist. Although the mentoring, assistance and coaching programs for this program have been getting a good impact, but the improvements are still needed. The program activities indicated influence on their jobs, personal development and social activities. Research Limitation: Dompet Dhuafa always encourages evaluation and measurement of the impact of programs to make continuous and sustainable improvements. Practical Implication: Dompet Dhuafa strives to contribute to achieving sustainable development about the equality for people to access the qualified education. The guarantee of the quality of learning in this program is expected to contribute to the achievement of SDGs. Value: The program implementation process has provided important experiences for the growth of knowledge, understanding and behavior of beneficiaries. Keywords: Beastudi Scholarship Program, Capacity Building, Impact, CIBEST, Welfare Index, Introduction Education in a broad sense is an effort to develop aspects of the human self, both in terms of views, attitudes, and life skills. In the past, education was [...]
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- 2024