The Papuan Indigenous community in Merauke has expressed a strong and unified rejection of the National Strategic Project (NSP) aimed at establishing rice fields, as well as initiatives for sugar and bioethanol self-sufficiency within their territory. This project, which targets the lands of the Maklew, Khimaima, and Yei indigenous communities, has raised significant concerns among […]

They were taught everything from land preparation and soil management to making seedbeds. Only after that were they instructed on creating organic fertilizers and natural pesticides. We also explained to the community the importance of organic vegetables for their health and the environment. During these discussions, we emphasized that while using non-organic fertilizers may result

Merauke is located in the easternmost region of Indonesia and shares a border with Papua New Guinea. Like other regions in Papua, the regency is abundant in natural resources, especially fisheries and forest products. However, amidst this wealth, the stunting rate in Merauke is relatively high, at 23 percent, above the national average. Cases of

“Fresh air and blue skies, accompanied by chirping birds, shady trees, and dense forests” was the view in my grandma’s village, which is 40 km from Merauke. Spending school holidays in the town felt like living in heaven. That was my childhood experience, more or less 30 years ago. However, now everything has changed. In

The presence of the Dahetok Milah Lestari Foundation is an answer to social, cultural, and environmental challenges in Merauke, South Papua. As someone who was born in Merauke, it is my moral obligation to protect and uphold the dignity, culture, and environment of Merauke. The initiation of this foundation actually took place in 2010, but