Community-Based Nutritional Health Intervention Program in Wamena Village, Papua A Comprehensive Approach to Address Malnutrition and Food Security

Abstract

This community service program aimed to improve nutritional health status among residents of Wamena Village, a remote area in Papua Province, Indonesia. The intervention focused on addressing malnutrition, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable nutritional practices through community-based education and empowerment initiatives. Conducted from January to February 2025, this program employed participatory action research methodology involving 150 households across three sub-villages. Pre and post-intervention assessments revealed significant improvements in nutritional knowledge scores (from 45.2% to 78.6%), dietary diversity (increased by 40%), and child growth indicators. The program successfully established community gardens, trained local health cadres, and developed culturally appropriate nutritional education materials. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of culturally sensitive, community-driven approaches in addressing nutritional challenges in remote indigenous communities. The sustainability of interventions was ensured through capacity building and establishment of lo0 .cal support systems.