Free Nutritious Meal Program in Papua

The Papua Provincial Government has implemented a policy to maximize the procurement and distribution of locally produced eggs for the Free Nutritious Meals Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) in Indonesia, a …

Every school morning, hundreds of workers across Nabire begin their day long before the first bell of the classroom rings. Farmers harvest fresh vegetables, fishermen offload their catch, cooks prepare …

The real test of Papua’s development challenge is not the grand announcements in Jakarta but whether public services can reach villages separated by rivers, mountains, forests and vast stretches of …

For many college students, learning about public policy occurs between the walls of classrooms, lecture halls, or academic journals. This week, five Indonesian students learned in a very different setting. …

When trays of rice, vegetables, fish, eggs, and fruit began arriving at schools across Jayapura earlier this year, many parents initially saw the government’s Free Nutritious Meal program as simple …

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 …

  In the first few months of 2026, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) did something unexpected but very important to help shape the future of children all over the country. …

In Papua Tengah (Central Papua), access to nutritious food has long been one of the quiet challenges shaping everyday life. Many families live far from formal markets, rely on seasonal …

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 the heart of eastern Indonesia, Papua stands at a critical intersection of economic empowerment and social welfare. Behind the lush hills, remote villages, and abundant agricultural potential, two crucial …