https://ejournal.staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id/Journal/index.php/ligundi <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Journal Ligundi of Community Service</strong> is one of the founding journals of Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Himah Pariangan Batusangkar. Since 2024 the journal has provided a platform for high-quality, It's a quarterly refereed journal concerned with the practice and processes of community engagement. It provides a forum for academics, practitioners and community representatives to explore issues and reflect on practices relating to the full range of engaged activity. This journal is a peer-reviewed online journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research focused on research, implementation.<br /><br />The mission of <strong>Journal Ligundi of Community Service</strong> is to serve as the premier peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal to advance theory and practice related to all forms of outreach and engagement. This includes highlighting innovative endeavors; critically examining emerging issues, trends, challenges, and opportunities; and reporting on studies of impact in the areas of public service, outreach, engagement, extension, engaged research, community-based research, community-based participatory research, action research, public scholarship, service-learning, and community service.</p> Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. en-US Journal Ligundi of Community Service 3048-3182 https://ejournal.staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id/Journal/index.php/ligundi/article/view/1235 <p>As global populations age, fostering intergenerational solidarity has become crucial in addressing the social and emotional needs of elderly individuals. Community-based programs aimed at elderly inclusion and support are essential in bridging generational gaps and promoting mutual understanding. This study investigates the role of such programs in fostering intergenerational solidarity, with a focus on how they benefit both elderly participants and younger generations. The research aims to explore the effectiveness of these programs in reducing social isolation, enhancing well-being, and promoting positive intergenerational relationships. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys to assess social engagement and emotional well-being, with qualitative interviews to capture personal experiences from both elderly and younger participants. The results indicate that intergenerational programs significantly improve social interaction, reduce feelings of isolation among the elderly, and increase empathy and caregiving skills in younger participants. Both groups reported enhanced emotional well-being and stronger community connections. The study concludes that intergenerational solidarity can be successfully fostered through community programs, providing mutual benefits for both the elderly and younger generations. The findings highlight the importance of such initiatives in building cohesive and supportive communities, emphasizing their role in addressing the challenges of aging populations.</p> Noorhani Dyani Laksmi Haruto Takahashi Sami Saari Copyright (c) 2026 Noorhani Dyani Laksmi, Haruto Takahashi, Sami Saari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-02-27 2026-02-27 3 1 1 16 10.55849/ligundi.v3i1.1235