Social & Culture

The Biak Melanesian Cultural Festival 2026 has turned Indonesia’s easternmost region into a meeting point for cultural heritage, tourism, and international engagement, as traditional performances and local products welcomed visitors …

Indonesia’s KRI, Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991, has brought its humanitarian mission to the Solomon Islands, delivering medical equipment and community assistance while opening new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. …

An Indonesian children’s film rooted in Papua’s forests and cultural traditions is preparing to reach a wider international audience after winning the Global Peace and Friendship award at the 2026 …

Improving healthcare access in Papua requires more than building facilities. In remote communities, residents may still face long journeys, unreliable mobile signals, uncertain medicine supplies, and limited access to information …

Land disputes can remain unresolved for years when residents lack a trusted forum to discuss competing claims. In Papua Barat (West Papua), a new community-based initiative is seeking to address …

The provincial Health Office in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) is making a practical advancement in primary healthcare reform by training 40 health workers to enhance Integrated Primary Health Care, locally …

Papua language preservation has taken on renewed importance as Indonesia seeks to protect its extraordinary linguistic diversity while preparing younger generations for an increasingly connected world. At the opening of …

For students in Papua, the quality of a school building can shape the experience of learning every day. Overcrowded, deteriorating, or poorly equipped classrooms can hinder teachers’ ability to deliver …

For children growing up in families facing economic hardship, access to education can depend on more than a place in a classroom. Food, accommodation, health services, emotional support, and the …

In Papua’s remote communities, preventing malaria can depend on more than the availability of medicines or the presence of a health center. It also requires trusted local people who can …