Ministry of Social Affairs

Youth Leadership Standards: Achieving Youth Social Empowerment & Community-Based Welfare Stewardship

In the modern landscape of community development, the youth serve as the primary catalyst for social change. Permensos Number 25 of 2019 regarding Karang Taruna is the definitive instrument for Youth Social Empowerment. This regulation replaces the outdated Permensos 77/HUK/2010 and Permensos 23/2013 to better align with current societal dynamics. It establishes Community-Based Welfare Stewardship by positioning Karang Taruna as a voluntary organization formed by the community, for the community, specifically as a vehicle for youth to grow, develop, and take social responsibility.

Operational Principles of Karang Taruna

To achieve high-resolution Youth Social Empowerment, Karang Taruna operates under six core principles:
  1. Social Spirit: A commitment to altruism and humanitarian values.
  2. Independence: The ability to self-govern and sustain internal resources.
  3. Togetherness: Prioritizing collective action and solidarity.
  4. Participation: Ensuring active involvement in community programs.
  5. Local and Autonomous: Operating with regional relevance and self-determination.
  6. Non-partisan: Maintaining neutrality and independence from political interests.

Duties and Strategic Functions

Under Article 6 and Article 7, the regulation mandates Karang Taruna to maintain Community-Based Welfare Stewardship through the following duties and functions:

Mandatory Duties (Article 6):

  • Developing the potential of the youth and the broader community.
  • Actively preventing and tackling social issues through social rehabilitation, social security, social empowerment, social protection, and supporting national priority programs.

Strategic Functions (Article 7):

  • Administrative and managerial oversight.
  • Facilitation, mediation, and advocacy.
  • Communication, information, and education (CIE).
  • Utilization and development of technology.
  • Motivation, mentoring, and pioneering social initiatives.

Defining Empowerment and Development

Karang Taruna’s core mission is the dual process of empowerment and guidance. Youth Social Empowerment is defined as the process of enhancing capabilities and providing authority to Karang Taruna to:
  • Increase community potential and address social grievances.
  • Foster pioneering values through the utilization of human resources, natural resources, social resources, and technology.

Conclusion: Cultivating the Next Generation of Social Leaders

In conclusion, Permensos Number 25 of 2019 is the definitive instrument for Youth Social Empowerment and Community-Based Welfare Stewardship. It transitions Karang Taruna from a simple youth club into a professional social organization integrated with the national social welfare agenda. By empowering the youth to lead social interventions, the government ensures that community problems are solved through local innovation and sustainable volunteerism.

Visit the Village Regulations page for official access.

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