The Role of Women as Community Development Cadres in Stunting Prevention through Animal Protein-Based Product Processing Technology in Kampung Sewu Village, Surakarta

This activity aims to examine the role of women cadres in community development in stunting prevention through processing technology for vegetable and animal protein-based products, especially in Kampung Sewu Village, Surakarta City. Stunting is a significant chronic nutritional problem in Indonesia, especially in children under five. One form ofprevention is through nutritional interventions of protein sources based on processed plant and animal products. Through the empowerment of female cadres, often local community leaders, it is hoped that an increase in knowledge and skills in processing local food ingredients into high-nutritional products can be achieved. This activity involves training and technical assistance for women cadres in processing plant materials such as soybeans and beans and animal materials such as meat and eggs into attractive and nutritious food products. The results of this activity showed an increase in the ability of female cadres to process food, as well as an increase in the consumption of protein-based products among children. The impact of this intervention can potentially contribute to reducing the stunting rate in Kampung Sewu Village. This activity highlights the importance of the active role of women cadres in stunting prevention efforts and the need for continuous support from various parties to achieve optimal results through various efforts to improve skills in theory and processing practice