Universitas Bung Hatta is committed to supporting Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty through scholarship programs, financial assistance, and community empowerment initiatives. By reducing financial barriers to education and promoting local economic resilience through community service programs and KKN-PPM, Universitas Bung Hatta strives to improve the well-being of students and low-income communities. The university believes that equitable access to quality education and sustainable livelihoods is crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to a more inclusive society. Universitas Bung Hatta's key policies and initiatives include:
1. Scholarships and Educational Assistance
Universitas Bung Hatta provides various forms of financial support and scholarships to ensure that students from low-income families have equitable access to higher education. These programs aim to reduce economic barriers and promote inclusive learning opportunities for all. By supporting underprivileged students, the university helps break the cycle of poverty through education as a transformative tool. This initiative reflects Universitas Bung Hatta’s strong commitment to equality, inclusivity, and social mobility.
2. Community Empowerment Program through Community Service Programs (KKN-PPM)
Universitas Bung Hatta organizes thematic Community Service Programs (KKN-PPM) in various regions across West Sumatra, focusing on enhancing the economic and social capacity of local communities. Through these initiatives, students and lecturers collaborate with local residents to identify potential resources and design sustainable development strategies. The program strengthens community resilience, self-reliance, and collective participation in local economic growth. It also serves as a bridge between academic knowledge and real-world problem-solving for poverty reduction.
3. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Training and Mentoring
Universitas Bung Hatta lecturers and students engage actively in entrepreneurship training, business innovation, and mentoring activities for community groups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These programs aim to strengthen local business capacity, improve financial literacy, and encourage self-employment opportunities. By empowering small-scale entrepreneurs, the university contributes directly to sustainable income generation and job creation. Such initiatives foster community independence and long-term economic resilience.
4. Research and Innovation in Economic Development
Universitas Bung Hatta conducts applied research and develops innovative models for sustainable economic growth that align with environmental and social sustainability. These research activities explore strategies for increasing productivity and efficiency in community-based economic sectors. The outcomes provide practical solutions to improve household welfare without depleting natural resources. This integration of science and community needs underscores Universitas Bung Hatta’s role in driving inclusive economic development.
5. Partnerships with Government and Social Institutions
Universitas Bung Hatta builds strategic collaborations with government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and community associations to support poverty alleviation initiatives. These partnerships strengthen the university’s outreach and ensure that academic contributions translate into measurable community impact. Joint programs include policy development, social innovation, and economic empowerment projects at both local and national levels. Through these alliances, UNIVERSITAS BUNG HATTA reinforces its commitment to achieving sustainable poverty reduction.
Publishes progress against SDG1: (Document Link)