Pelatihan Literasi Melalui Program "Gebyar Literasi" Sebagai Medium Peningkatan Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini di Desa Kabuna, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Implementation of Community Empowerment Learning Real Work Lecture Activities (KKNT-PPM) is a form of community service carried out by Widya Mandira Kupang Catholic University through collaboration between lecturers and students in an effort to solve social problems. The KKNT-PPM team carried out the community service in Kabuna Village, Kakuluk Mesak District, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The Gebyar Literacy Program at the PAUD level in Kabuna Village aims to increase interest and basic literacy skills in early childhood. The implementation method includes needs analysis, program preparation, program implementation, and program evaluation. This program lasts for one week starting from February 2–10, 2023, with details of activities including visits and literacy assistance for seven PAUDs located in Kabuna Village, as well as holding literacy competitions at the preschool level. The results of the service show the development of early childhood interest and literacy skills by using attractive learning media. The development of interest and literacy skills in early childhood needs to get support from relevant stakeholders.