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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the role of social and educational institutions in Bajulmati in the process of community empowerment. This research uses a qualitative approach. The informants in this study consisted of government institutions, empowerment activists from social and educational institutions, and the surrounding community. The results of the study show the role of social and educational institutions in empowering Bajulmati people. Communities are empowered through the utilization of natural and human resources, to always be optimistic and independent, and empowered through school education institutions aimed at increasing competitiveness, education outside the school system to maintain the culture and noble values of Bajulmati people.

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