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Refaldo spent his free time outside of school

Building confidence to take on bullying

Junior high school students in West Papua learn life skills for the future

A health worker takes a blood sample from a patient

Doing the small things with a big heart

Health workers in West Papua continue their work to prevent the spread of HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health worker provides vaccinations to children

Striving for immunization for every child

Despite the setbacks caused by the pandemic, Lena continues to serve her community and looks forward to delivering immunization services.

Gracia listens to a lesson on the radio.

Dreaming bigger for the future

Junior high school students in West Papua learn life skills for the future at school

Yenni Karubabamlistens to a lesson on a radio at home

Back to school, wherever students are

A look into how students across Indonesia are returning to school amid the pandemic

A mother reads to her daughter in a preschool.

Last but Not Least

How five-year-old Yuli went from working with her parents in the fields to learning with her friends at school. 

Keeping Children Healthy in Face of Adversity

Stigma is still one of the big challenges faced by PLHIV in Indonesia, including West Papua.

Siti Maryam Rumkakir

Less Alone: How Peer Supporter Helps

The 32 years old, Siti, is really passionate and active in supporting PLHIV in Sorong, especially pregnant women.

Ibu Ratna greets the students

Living a Full Life with HIV

“I found out that I have HIV in 2009. That was after my first husband had gotten sick, and the doctor suggested me to take the test too,” explained Ratna.

Adolescent Indonesian girls in a classroom taking part in games

Turning life around with tolerance

In Papua, young adults see ripples of change through learning about tolerance