Yogyakarta, 27th of August 2018-In recent years, social programs that are aimed to solve public issues are facing a significant change. Not only it is improving quantitatively, but also the actors that are participating in empowerment programs are also improving. Previously centred on charity, current social programs are shifting towards capacity building and empowerment. As a result, the self-sustainment and the sustainability of the programs can be felt by the society. This shift was discussed on the event ‘Discussion & Book Review: Rowing Towards Empowerment’, which was held by KAPSTRA FISIPOL UGM in cooperation with the Department of Social Development and Welfare (PSdK) FISIPOL UGM and Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java (PHE ONWJ).