Social & Culture

On January 31, 2026, teachers and students began arriving early at a public school in Sorong Selatan Regency, long before the first bell rang. Wooden desks were arranged neatly in …

Healthcare in Indonesia’s easternmost regions has always been a challenge, largely due to the terrain. The vastness of the area, combined with poor infrastructure and scattered coastal villages, often makes …

In the easternmost province of Indonesia, where geography, inequality, and limited access to health services often intersect, the fight against HIV and AIDS remains one of the most pressing public …

Education has long been regarded as one of the most decisive factors in determining the future of Papua. In a region marked by geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and uneven access …

On January 26, 2026, a remarkable weather event unfolded in Mimika Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province. Snow, a rarity in this part of the world, descended upon the Grasberg …

In the central highlands of Papua, where rugged terrain and long travel distances have historically limited access to basic public services, healthcare remains one of the most critical challenges. Dogiyai …

On January 26, 2026, at the auditorium of Universitas Kristen (Christian University) Satya Wacana in Salatiga, it was unusually quiet as students listened closely to the message delivered by Indonesia’s …

The flash floods that ravaged parts of Aceh on January 26, 2026, didn’t just impact the local population. Papuan students, studying far from home, were among those most severely affected. …

In January 2026, the Government of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province in Indonesia unveiled an ambitious long-term plan that could reshape healthcare access and professional opportunities across the region. At …

In August 2026, a vibrant celebration is set to unfold on the shores of Sentani Lake in Jayapura Regency, Papua, as the annual Festival Danau Sentani (Sentani Lake Festival) makes …