Outreach on the Importance of Civic Virtue in Building a Harmonious Community in Bleke Village, Central Lombok Regency

Abstract

Civic virtue is an important value that communities must embrace to achieve a safe, orderly, and harmonious social life. Based on preliminary observations in Bleke Village, Central Lombok Regency, it was found that there is a need to strengthen the community’s understanding of social responsibility, environmental awareness, and active participation in maintaining harmony in community life. Therefore, this community service activity aims to enhance the community’s understanding and awareness of the importance of civic virtue in daily life. The method used was participatory outreach through interactive lectures, discussions, and question-and-answer sessions involving community leaders, youth, village officials, and local residents. The activity was carried out through the stages of preparation, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up. The results of the activity showed that participants displayed high enthusiasm throughout the event and demonstrated an increased understanding of civic virtue values, such as responsibility, tolerance, mutual cooperation, adherence to norms, and social participation. This activity made a positive contribution to raising public awareness of the importance of citizens’ role in maintaining security, order, and social harmony in Bleke Village. Thus, promoting civic virtue can serve as a strategic effort in building a harmonious community.