When darkness arrives in many parts of Maybrat, evenings tend to end early. Small kiosks close faster. Children finish homework before sunset if possible. Mobile phones are charged whenever electricity…
In the faraway river villages of Mappi Regency in Papua Selatan (South Papua), night used to come on suddenly. As the sun set behind the thick forests and wide wetlands…
In 2025, Papua took a major step toward ending longstanding energy inequality when PT PLN (Persero) successfully brought continuous electricity to 128 previously unlit villages across the region. This achievement…
Electricity is more than just an essential utility—it is a foundation of modern life, enabling education, economic activity, public services, and community wellbeing. In the rugged and often remote province…
As the Christmas lights begin to sparkle across cities and towns in Indonesia, a different kind of light is turning on for families in Papua—literally. This holiday season, 27 households…
For decades, the people of Kampung Ausem, a remote village in the mountainous region of Papua, lived without access to reliable electricity. When the sun sank behind the dense border…
In the sprawling, mountainous landscapes of Papua, education has long been constrained by isolation, rugged terrain, and limited access to infrastructure. Many children in rural villages once attended schools without…
In recent years, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) has become a central stage for Indonesia’s broader national agenda to reduce inequality, strengthen human development, and create inclusive prosperity across its eastern…
In the rugged terrain of Papua, where thick forests meet isolated coastlines and villages are often separated by days of travel, light has long been a luxury. But today, in…