MIMIKA, INDONESIA \u2014 A renewed commitment to advancing education for underprivileged communities in Papua has been voiced by the Regional House of Representatives (DPRK) of Mimika. Herman Gafur, Chairman of Commission III, declared full support for the establishment of Sekolah Rakyat or People\u2019s School\u2014an inclusive education initiative aimed at children from low-income families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSekolah Rakyat is the answer to one of our biggest challenges: how to provide quality education that is accessible to all, regardless of economic background,\u201d Gafur said during a meeting with Indonesia\u2019s Ministry of Social Affairs, led by Regional Head of the Jayapura Social Services Office, John H. Mampioper, on Wednesday (June 25, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This initiative forms part of Indonesia\u2019s national strategy to eradicate extreme poverty and enhance human capital\u2014key priorities under President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka\u2019s vision for a Golden Indonesia by 2045.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Education for Every Papuan Child<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gafur emphasized that the People\u2019s School must be taken seriously, as it provides access to basic and vocational education for disadvantaged children in remote areas. However, Mimika has yet to be included in the first phase of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a wake-up call for us. Preparations for the second phase must be accelerated, especially in finalizing administrative requirements and proposal submissions. We cannot afford to fall behind,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mimika DPRK is committed to supporting the fast-tracking of this initiative to ensure equal learning opportunities for all children in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Infrastructure and Data-Driven Inclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John H. Mampioper highlighted that Sekolah Rakyat reflects a concrete step by the government to build an educational system that prioritizes marginalized communities. With a certified 10-hectare plot of land already secured by the Mimika local government, the program is well-positioned for implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStudent enrollment will be based on a unified socio-economic database to ensure that the program reaches those who need it most,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mampioper called for stronger collaboration between the central government, local authorities, and regional legislators to expedite the program\u2019s rollout in Papua, particularly in Mimika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toward a Smarter and More Independent Papua<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting marked a pivotal moment in the collective effort to strengthen education in eastern Indonesia. Through Sekolah Rakyat, Mimika has a unique opportunity to nurture a new generation of Papuan youth\u2014educated, skilled, and ready to contribute to the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEducation is not just a ladder to the future; it is a bridge out of poverty. That\u2019s why we must ensure People\u2019s Schools stand as a testament to the state\u2019s presence and care for its most vulnerable citizens,\u201d Gafur concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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