PEMBERDAYAAN ANAK PEMULUNG MELALUI PROGRAM PANGGUNG MERAH JAMBU KOMUNITAS SEKOLAH MARJINAL DI DUSUN TAMBAK BAYAN, YOGYAKARTANIM.: 22102050006Firna Ainur FadhilahauthorChildren from scavenger families are a vulnerable group who experience limited access to formal education due to economic pressure, low parental support, and administrative barriers. This condition affects the fulfillment of children's right to proper education. The Komunitas Sekolah Marjinal (KSM), through the Panggung Merah Jambu (PMJ) Program, seeks to bridge access for scavenger children to formal education more equitably. This study aims to describe the empowerment process implemented through the PMJ Program and to identify its supporting and inhibiting factors. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation. Informants included KSM administrators, volunteers, and parents of assisted children. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model and validated through triangulation. The findings indicate that empowerment was carried out through administrative assistance, school enrollment facilitation, and continuous mentoring, emphasizing learning motivation and parental awareness. Supporting factors include volunteer commitment and partnerships, while economic limitations and incomplete civil documents remain key obstacles.362 Kesejahteraan Sosial, Permasalahan dan Layanan Sosial2026-03-02UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA;FAKULTAS DAKWAH DAN KOMUNIKASIThesis