Padjadjaran University’s Faculty of Psychology has been actively involved in funding and implementing activities that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2024-2025 academic year. The faculty has allocated a total of

Rp 1,628,090,000 across various initiatives, with the largest portion dedicated to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, receiving Rp 647,840,000. This is followed by

SDG 4: Quality Education with Rp 351,350,000, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth with Rp 300,900,000.

Key Activities and Funding

The faculty’s commitment to the SDGs is evident in a wide range of projects. Here’s a breakdown of some of the notable activities and their funding:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • “Upaya Peningkatan Wellbeing, Resiliensi Wirausaha & Entrepreneurial Outcome” and “Ironic Effects of Thought Suppression: Studi Tentang Proses Berpikir Individu” each received Rp 85,000,000.
  • “Me and Marriage: Menikah dengan Persiapan” was allocated Rp 9,500,000.
• SDG 4: Quality Education
  • The project “Mengoptimalisasikan Lingkungan Belajar Numerasi dan Bahasa pada Anak Pra Sekolah” received Rp 8,500,000.
  • Two projects, “Pelatihan Pengasuhan tentang Berpikir Kritis pada Anak Pra-Sekolah” and “Workshop Optimalisasi Dukungan Orang Tua dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Penyesuaian Akademik Siswa SMP di Kecamatan Jatinangor,” were each funded with Rp 8,500,000.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • The largest single allocation was for “Pemberdayaan Perempuan Pelaku UMKM Menuju Ekonomi Digital,” which received Rp 100,000,000. This activity also supports SDG 5: Gender Equality.
  • “Pengembangan Kepemimpinan Desa dalam Gerakan Usaha Ekonomi Desa” and “Pelatihan Analisis Butir Soal dan Reliabilitas Evaluasi Hasil Belajar pada Guru SMAN 1 Jatinangor” were allocated Rp 9,500,000 and Rp 10,500,000 respectively.

Community and Student Involvement

The faculty also champions community engagement through KKN/PPM (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/Pengabdian pada Masyarakat) activities, which involve both students and faculty members. These initiatives focus on a range of SDGs, including SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 4: Quality Education.

• SDG 1: No Poverty projects, such as “Peranan Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat Desa,” involved 25 KKN students in workshops and socialization efforts.
• For SDG 3, projects like “Mengasuh Anak Remaja” focused on parenting skills and mental health for adolescents.
• SDG 4 activities included workshops for parents on supporting academic adjustment and improving the learning environment for pre-school children.

These efforts demonstrate the faculty’s commitment to making a tangible, positive impact on society by aligning its academic and community programs with the Sustainable Development Goals.