Social & Culture

Every 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 …

In 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 …

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. …