TB is still one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. The study of TB prevalence in Indonesia in 2013-2014 found the prevalence of TB for all types and ages per 100,000 population = 660 (95% CI: 523-813) estimated to have 1,600,000 (95% CI: 1,300,000 - 2,000,000) people with TB in Indonesia 1,000,000 occurrences of TB per year (Ministry of Health, 2014).The optimal procedure in TB control efforts is quite complicated; starting from seeking treatment,diagnosis of TB suspects by doctors, diagnostic tests, confirmation and finally treatment to completion.The accuracy of the results has an influence on the epidemiology of TB transmission in the community. The Stop TB Initiative is whose strategy to eradicate TB that has been promoted since 1998 with regard to the relationship communities. TB surveillance is still a health problem.This study aims to empower local communities to promote TB in their area. Transfer of knowledge and skills by training local communities in Jambi quite successfully.Through their local leaders stop TB promotion through gym,recitation,discussion and arts activities. The local community participated and implemented the stop TB promotion because in Jambi was the center of TB. They have started to maintain personal hygiene and control of community health services.

Keywords : TB, Community, Participation, knowledge