Kartini Day and the Everyday Struggle of Papuan Women
In Papua, Kartini Day (April 21) does not always feel like a celebration. For many women, it is something quieter. A moment to think about how life actually unfolds, not…
In Papua, Kartini Day (April 21) does not always feel like a celebration. For many women, it is something quieter. A moment to think about how life actually unfolds, not…
In many parts of Papua, a language can belong to just one valley, sometimes even one village. It is spoken at home, in small gatherings, and passed down without being…
In a small classroom somewhere in Papua, the school day often begins the same way. Children arrive early, some walking long distances. Before lessons start, there is now something new…
On most mornings in Yogyakarta, students move through the campus of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) without much sense of how far they have come to be there. Some arrive from…
On April 10, 2026, in Jayapura, the sound of football boots striking the ground echoed again in a way many residents had been waiting for. The opening of Persipura Experience,…
On a quiet morning in Manokwari, students began arriving earlier than usual. Some came with neatly arranged documents inside plastic folders. Others brought handwritten notes, double-checking requirements before stepping into…
On a humid morning in Jayapura, the campus of Cenderawasih University feels alive in a familiar way. Students drift between lecture halls, some rushing, others lingering in conversation. There is…
On April 5, 2026, before the sun rises over the mountains of Tolikara, people are already on the move. It begins quietly. A few footsteps on damp ground. The faint…
For years, getting to Papua felt like a journey you had to really want. Travelers landing in Bali often stopped there, drawn by its beaches, culture, and well-developed tourism scene.…
On a breezy afternoon in Port Vila, a group of university students sat under a tree, talking about their future. Not in abstract terms, but in practical ones. Where to…