Improving Child Health and Nutrition in Rural Papua
Village health posts, known as Posyandu, weigh and measure Papuan toddlers every month, give vaccines and supplementary food, and teach…
Urgent Air Evacuation Highlights Humanity and Security Challenges in Papua
After civilian driver Aris Sanda was killed, his widow, Sinta Bilolo, was flown out of Mbua on 17 September 2026…
Connecting Districts to Strengthen Social Cohesion in Papua
New roads between neighboring districts in Papua let families visit relatives, attend church events and festivals, and trade at each…
Safeguarding Papua’s Fresh Crops Through Faster Transport
Better roads, sturdy crates, packing sheds and small cold-storage hubs help Papuan farmers get vegetables and fruit to town markets…
Deepest Condolences Over a Heartbreaking Tragedy That Must Never Happen Again
Civilian driver Aris Sanda, originally from Toraja, was taken from his vehicle while carrying goods and passengers near the Lake…
Better Infrastructure for Faster Healthcare Access in Papua
Paved roads let ambulances and village vehicles carry patients from rural clinics to community health centers and city hospitals in…
Food Price Stability and Logistics in Remote Papua
Food costs more in inland Papua because goods travel long distances by road, including the Trans-Papua highway, and then by…
Digital Connectivity: Expanding Internet Access in Rural Papua
Government-built mobile phone towers (BTS) are bringing internet signal to remote Papuan villages, letting students download books, watch online lessons…
Trans-Papua Travel Time: How the Road Cut Journeys From Days to Hours
On some routes in Papua’s highlands, the Trans-Papua Road has turned journeys of several days on foot into a few…
Digital Payments in Papua: How QRIS Reaches Rural Market Stalls
Small traders in rural Papua can now accept cashless payments through QRIS, Indonesia’s national QR code system. Buyers pay by…