Social & Culture

“Teman Tegar: Maira Whisper from Papua” is set to hit Indonesian theaters in 2026, and it’s aiming for more than just box office success. The film encourages viewers to pause, …

In Papua Tengah (Central Papua), development challenges are closely linked to the availability and quality of human resources. Health services in remote districts often struggle due to a lack of …

Recently, the people of Sorong have become increasingly aware that environmental change is no longer a distant issue. Hotter temperatures, heavier rainfall, and the gradual loss of green spaces have …

In Papua, where geography often shapes access to public services, healthcare initiatives carry meaning far beyond policy documents and official speeches. When the Provincial Government of Papua officially inaugurated a …

On 30 December 2025, in Sorong City, families gathered with a quiet excitement that was both humble and heartfelt. Small children clutched their parents’ hands as community leaders, church members, …

On January 6, 2026, in a simple hall in Nabire, Papua Tengah, the atmosphere was electric with joy, and the applause echoed. Eight hundred and one educators stood proudly, marking …

In the eastern reaches of Indonesia, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province is grappling with a significant, if understated, problem. Government surveys have recently revealed that more than 14,000 individuals in …

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 …