On February 11, 2026, a routine docking at Ahmad Yani Port in Ternate, North Maluku, led to a big step forward in protecting wildlife. Conservation officers and uniformed officers stood …
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Indonesian Police Support Free Nutritious Meals Program to Strengthen Human Resources in Papua
by Senamanby Senaman In the first few months of 2026, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) did something unexpected but very important to help shape the future of children all over the country. …
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How Cassowaries, Cenderawasih, and Crowned Pigeons Keep Papua’s Rainforest Ecosystem Healthy
by Senamanby SenamanEvery day, a quiet drama plays out in the middle of Papua’s huge tropical forests. It is a drama without excitement or crowds, but it will change the future of …
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As the sun rises over Jayapura, students in neat school uniforms gather in the courtyard of a local school. Their faces are lit by hope, not the cool Pacific breeze. …
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How the Cenderawasih Cup Domino Tournament Is Finding Talent and Building Community in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn February 7-8, 2026 in Jayapura, the sound in the hall isn’t cheers or chants; it’s people concentrating. Hundreds of players sit across from each other at small tables, staring …
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Keeping the Forest Alive: How Sustainable Production Forests in Papua Are Protecting Cassowaries and Pig-Nosed Turtles
by Senamanby SenamanIn the early morning, when the mist is still low over the forest floor in Papua, you can sometimes hear footsteps under the tall trees. These are not human footsteps; …
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Universitas Cenderawasih Opens Anesthesiology Specialist Program to Address Papua’s Doctor Shortage
by Senamanby SenamanIt was a warm morning in Jayapura, and inside lecture halls that have seen decades of struggle and perseverance, a quiet but important event took place. On February 4, 2026, …
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Papua Barat Daya Invests Rp 6 Billion in Specialist Doctor Scholarships
by Senamanby SenamanPeople in the easternmost part of Indonesia still have a hard time getting to healthcare. This is because of deep woods, hard-to-reach islands, and mountains that make life difficult. In …
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171 Years of the Gospel in Papua: Faith, History, and Cultural Change in the Land of Mansinam
by Senamanby SenamanEvery year on February 5, thousands of Papuans come together on the small but historically important Mansinam Island. Before the sun rises, boats line the shore. People are slowly walking …
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Guardians of the Forest: How the Government of Papua Barat and the Indigenous Papuan are Working Together to Protect Customary Forests
by Senamanby SenamanIn the early morning hours, mist slowly rises from the tops of the trees in the forests of Papua Barat (West Papua). Birds sing from tall merbau trees, and narrow …