Social & Culture

For many young people in Papua, higher education has long represented both hope and hardship. While university degrees are widely seen as a pathway to economic mobility and leadership, financial …

In many parts of Indonesia, electricity is often seen as a technical matter, measured in megawatts, substations, and transmission lines. In Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) Province, however, development is …

As Christmas approaches in Surabaya, Petra Christian University becomes a place not only of academic activity but also of reflection and celebration. Each year, the university marks the season with …

As Christmas approaches in the highlands of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, life in Hitadipa District, Intan Jaya Regency, moves at a rhythm shaped by tradition, faith, and a growing …

As the Christmas season approaches and the year draws to a close, thousands of people across Papua are once again reminded that going home is not always a simple decision. …

For many Papuan migrants living in Jakarta, Christmas is often a time marked by mixed emotions. Joy and gratitude for life in the capital are frequently accompanied by longing for …

The anniversary of a large corporation is often marked by formal ceremonies, speeches behind podiums, and quiet reflections on growth and achievement. In eastern Indonesia this December, however, the 68th …

Long before the first carol notes echo across church halls and before glittering lights begin to twinkle in villages between the cloud-kissed mountains and mirror-like rivers of Papua, the region …

In the remote classrooms of Papua, where mountains, forests, and oceans often separate children from opportunity, a quiet but powerful change is taking place. Each school day, nearly 200,000 children …

  In a region renowned for its stunning biodiversity and rich cultural tapestry, a quiet but deeply significant endeavor is unfolding that reflects one of Indonesia’s most treasured ideals, religious …