Mataram University’s Islamic Culture and Society (ICS) Research Center provided training on Financial Literacy for Migrant Workers in Sustainable Resource Management.
Members of Islamic Culture and Society (ICS), a research institute associated with the University of Mataram and supervised directly by the director, Dr. Saipul Hamdi, are among the trainers. The training was provided as part of a community service project in Mamben Lauk, a small village populated primarily by migrant workers.
This training took held on June 25, 2023. The purpose of this program is to increase migrant workers’ financial literacy, which is an important part of achieving sustainable resource management not only for the migrant family, but also for the community in Mamben Lauk Village in general. Migrant workers will be able to manage their income and remittances more wisely, lowering the risk of financial hardship and contributing to the economic and social sustainability of their community if they have a better understanding of money and financial management.
As the first speaker, Ika Satria stated that controlling needs is critical for migrant workers in order to have a brighter future. You may achieve financial stability, protect yourself from adversity, and realize your aspirations in the future by realizing what is truly required and spending money sensibly. “With good needs management, you can build a better life for yourself and your family while also contributing to the progress of the community where you live,” he remarked while giving the training course content.
Furthermore, in the explanation given by the second speaker Isnaeni Hamidi that good financial management for migrant workers is the key to a better future survival. By wisely managing their income, migrant workers can avoid the risk of financial hardship, build sustainable savings, and invest in education and skills to increase their economic potential. Adequate financial literacy is a strong foundation to achieve a brighter and more sustainable future for them and their families back home.
The socialization was conducted through various educative and participatory methods. The ICS research team presented informative materials on the importance of financial literacy, smart financial management and sustainable investment. Participants were provided with financial skills training, discussion sessions, and opportunities to share their experiences and challenges in managing their finances while working outside the village.
This socialization involved the active role of the village government, namely the Kadus Kr. Anyar Baret, Mr. Marwan, and representatives of migrant workers. In this way, it is hoped that an inclusive and collaborative environment can be created in an effort to improve the financial literacy of migrant workers and achieve sustainable resource management in Mamben Lauk Village.
In order to achieve sustainable results, the Research Team from Islamic Culture and Society is committed to continue supporting migrant workers with further programs that refer to access to financial products, in order to optimize their financial management. All of this aims to strengthen the role of migrant workers as positive agents of change in achieving sustainability in their villages and communities as a whole.
The socialization was closed with a group photo with representatives of the village government and migrant workers who attended the event as well as giving certificates and placards as a form of appreciation and memento from the ICS research team.
