Gerakan Bersih dan Berbagi

Authors

  • Esther Rela Intarti Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta

Keywords:

social care, environment, service, Christian character, community participation

Abstract

The “Clean and Share Movement” is an initiative aimed at fostering environmental awareness and social care through concrete actions, namely cleaning a public park and sharing food with the surrounding community. The program involved the organizers as active participants and the community as beneficiaries, creating positive social interactions and practical experiences in service. The activity was implemented using a participatory method, where all participants were directly involved in cleaning the environment and distributing food, supported by documentation for evaluation purposes. Results showed that participants experienced increased empathy, care, cooperation, and understanding of Christian values such as love, humility, and social responsibility. The community responded positively, expressing appreciation and even participating in the activities. Evaluation highlighted the need for improved coordination, logistics, and regular program development to strengthen sustainability values. Overall, this initiative demonstrates that simple but well-planned actions can serve as a platform for character education, fostering individuals who are environmentally conscious, socially sensitive, and capable of becoming agents of positive change in society.

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Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

Intarti, E. R. (2025). Gerakan Bersih dan Berbagi. Jurnal EPIGNOSIS, 2(1), 30–37. Retrieved from https://ejournal.uki.ac.id/index.php/epig/article/view/7428