UNDIP, Semarang (22/5) – Universitas Diponegoro, through its Directorate of Innovation and Cooperation (Dirinovki), initiated a strategic collaboration with the Family Welfare Movement Team (TP PKK) of Central Java Province to strengthen family development, maternal and child health, and food security programs based on innovation.
The collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNDIP and TP PKK Central Java Province, held alongside the 54th Central Java PKK Movement Unity Day (HKG PKK) celebration in Nglangitan Village, Blora, on May 19, 2026.
The event was attended by Central Java Vice Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen, Chairperson of TP PKK Central Java Nawal Arafah Yasin, representatives of the Blora Regency Government, and TP PKK representatives from regencies and cities across Central Java. UNDIP Rector was represented by the Directorate of Innovation and Cooperation, which served as the initiator and facilitator of the partnership.
As an initial implementation step, Dewi Widayani Suharnomo, S.H., M.Pd., Chairperson of the Central Executive Board of Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) UNDIP, symbolically handed over several flagship innovation products created by UNDIP innovators to the Chairpersons of TP PKK and Posyandu Central Java.
The Directorate of Innovation and Cooperation stated that these innovative products were prepared to support health services, Posyandu programs, and the development of complementary foods for breastfeeding (MPASI). These innovations are flagship works of UNDIP innovators that provide direct, meaningful benefits to society while also supporting the “Kencan Bumil” program launched by the TP PKK Central Java.
The program focuses on strengthening family roles, maternal and child health, empowering MSMEs, and village food security. This collaboration is also intended to improve public health quality, particularly for pregnant women and toddlers, prevent stunting, and strengthen community-based healthcare services through Posyandu.
Prof. dr. Achmad Zulfa Juniarto, M.Si.Med., MMR., Sp.And (K)., Ph.D., Vice Chair for Community Service at LPPM, represented the UNDIP Rector in signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Chairperson of TP PKK Central Java regarding Family Development in Central Java Province.
The scope of cooperation outlined in the MoU includes:
- Improving healthcare quality;
- Improving educational quality;
- Poverty alleviation and development of resilient, religious, and inclusive families;
- Strengthening food security and preservation of local clothing resources;
- Economic empowerment;
- Environmental preservation and healthy home environments;
- Women’s empowerment, child protection, and disability inclusion;
- Other mutually agreed areas between both parties.
During the event, several UNDIP flagship innovations were also introduced, including:
- Infantometer Acrylic by Prof. Dr. dr. Sri Achadi Nugraheni, M.Kes., as a stunting prevention measurement tool.
- Nutri Sun D3 and Fraut by Gemala Anjani, S.P., M.Si., Ph.D., and team, as MPASI and healthy food products for pregnant women and toddlers.
- Diposains Clean by Prof. Yayuk Astuti, S.Si., Ph.D., and team, as hygiene and health products.
- Hibisc Handsoap by Arlita Leniseptaria Antari, S.Si., M.Si., an antibacterial soap made from hibiscus flowers.
These innovative products are planned to be integrated into various PKK and Posyandu activities across Central Java, particularly to support province-wide PKK programs in the initial phase, before being expanded through inter-provincial collaborations and other public health programs.
In his remarks, Blora Regent Arief Rohman emphasized the importance of collaboration between local governments, universities, and communities in supporting national programs such as the Red and White Village Cooperative (Kopdes Merah Putih), reservoir development for clean water resilience, village literacy initiatives through book donations, and food security and free nutritious meal programs.
Meanwhile, TP PKK Central Java Chairperson Nawal Arafah Yasin stressed the importance of synergy and consistency between the government, PKK, DWP, and universities in addressing maternal and child health issues. She also expressed appreciation for UNDIP’s support toward strategic programs such as Kencan Bumil and SIM PKK, which are expected to reduce maternal mortality rates and strengthen community-based family healthcare services.
Through this collaboration, UNDIP, through the Directorate of Innovation and Cooperation, reaffirmed its commitment to continuously presenting impactful innovations that support improved quality of life, stronger food security, and accelerated efforts in tackling stunting and maternal-child health issues in Central Java. (Public Communication/UNDIP/Dirinovki Team)
Reported from the official website of the Directorate of Innovation and Cooperation UNDIP.
