The Community Empowerment Process Is Implemented Through Mapag Menak at Padepokan Saung Langit, Nagrak Village, Bandung Regency, West Java

Abstract

This research is about the Community Empowerment Process Applied Through Mapag Menak at Padepokan Saung Langit, Nagrak Village, Bandung Regency, West Java. Mapag Menak which grows and develops in community life as a wisdom has a high and consistent meaning of awareness in maintaining, developing and implementing it. This study aims to explain the process of community empowerment through Mapag Menak. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach. Data collection is carried out through observation and interviews are carried out on documents and/or research results related to the topic studied. The results showed that  Mapag Menak  was accepted and recognized by the people of Nagrak Village as a common property, even Mapag Menak became a vehicle for community empowerment which then led to the welfare of the community. Based on the results of the study, researchers recommend Mapag Menak to be a role model to empower the community as a social capital.