Social & Culture

Papua, a vast expanse often considered Indonesia’s cultural frontier, is a melting pot of ethnicities, languages, and customs. Faith plays a central role in this diverse setting. Churches, mosques, and …

In the evolving landscape of Indonesia’s easternmost regions, the Province of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) has steadily positioned education as a cornerstone of its development strategy. Throughout 2025, the provincial …

When two athletes from Papua stepped onto the podium at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Bangkok, Thailand, they were not only celebrating personal victories. They were carrying …

In 2025, the Government of Papua Selatan (South Papua) Province took a decisive step toward reshaping the future of social welfare in one of Indonesia’s youngest regions. With a clear …

In Papua Tengah (Central Papua), access to nutritious food has long been one of the quiet challenges shaping everyday life. Many families live far from formal markets, rely on seasonal …

In the lush highlands and remote coastal towns of Papua Tengah (Central Papua), where the horizons stretch wide and the skies touch lofty peaks, a new kind of promise is …

In Papua, Christmas has always carried meaning far beyond religious ritual. It is a season when families return home from distant towns, villages come alive with song and prayer, and …

As Christmas approached in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, the atmosphere in Nabire carried a sense of anticipation mixed with quiet concern. For many families and vulnerable communities, the holiday …

As the holiday season approached in late December 2025, residents across Papua began to feel pressure in their daily lives long before the carols had started and the streets were …

In a region where distance and limited resources have long shaped the educational journey of young people, the Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Provincial Government has taken a decisive step to …