Young Papuans Advocating for Conservation
Recently, with financial support from Hapin, the documentary Yawa Datum was released by the independent filmmaker group Imaji Papua.
Entrepreneurship training for women
More control over your life and income That was the goal of a series of training sessions organized [...]
On behalf of Anjelly: thank you!
Photo: Anjelly (second from the right) and her fellow students Recently, we introduced law student Anjelly, who is new [...]
Changing of the guard
Recently, the board of Hapin – Papua Support Foundation bid farewell to Geart Benedictus, Reinier de Lang, and Rob [...]
Students from Wageningen University advise catfish farmers in Sorong
During her trip to Papua last year, colleague Sophie Schreurs visited a catfish farm in Sorong. [...]
Continued support for farmers in Sorong
The majority of the population of the Sorong region that does not live in the city, earn a living through agriculture. But as is often the case in Papua, local farmers are out-competed by transmigrants from elsewhere.
Colleague Sophie Schreurs visited Sorong
“It has been more than 10 years since I was last in Papua. This trip has made it clear [...]
Tip! Exhibition ‘Vogels van God’ – Steyl Mission Museum
How did the mission village of Steyl become the center of the bird of paradise feather trade for the fashion houses in Berlin and Paris? These and more questions are central to the exhibition 'The Journey of the Bird of Paradise', which will start on December 9.Â
Irma & Nova
Nova Seseray (left) and Irma Awoitauw (right) – Hapin consultants – are our eyes and ears in Papua.
Isak is doing an internship at the gynecology department
In recent months, Isak completed his internship at the gynecology department of the hospital in Jayapura. His first weeks were quite tough.
Melani graduated!
Last month, Melani received her bachelor's degree in Economics. The past years she was part of Hapin's scholarship program.
Life as a Hapin-consultant
Working as a consultant for Hapin in Papua can sometimes demand a lot from you. Project coordinator Irma recently traveled to the village of Samenage together with teacher Tri Arisanti.
Hapin board members put to the test
A saying, photo, piece of wood carving, jewelry and map. What do they have in common?
Fundraising event for seeds and tools for farmers raises € 1,000
Aurora, the Leiden chapter of the international Soroptimists, recently organized a real Sorrencinema: a film evening with a fundraising event [...]
Charity run by children from Zwolle for children in Merauke
The students of primary school 'het Saffier' in Zwolle raised donations for school children in Merauke.
On behalf of more than 100 Papuan farmers in Sorong: thank you!
We asked for your support for the farmers in the Sorong area. With seeds and tools, they could not only take their business to a higher level, but also better protect their habitat.
a new generation speaking
After more than two and a half years of restrictions and lockdowns, it was possible to travel to Papua again. Vera Wesseling, financial and project officer at Hapin, did the honors and visited the cities of Merauke and Jayapura in the summer of this year.
Hapin-consultants Nova and Irma visiting the Netherlands
In September we experienced a happy moment: for the first time in years we were united again! Hapin's board and employees received consultants Irma Awoitauw and Nova Seseray from Jayapura, in the Netherlands. That rare moment had to be captured, of course.
In Memorian: former employee Desiree van der Krogt
On July 26, Desiree van der Krogt passed away. She worked as a program coordinator for Hapin for over 10 years.
50 years Papua in our hearts
Hapin's anniversary year is in full swing. We seize this opportunity to bring out personal stories of those who care about Papua. With the aim of putting the spotlight on Papua's heritage rather than Hapin
Rootless Black Rose: Latest Novel From Novelist Aprila Wayar
Aprila Wayar is a journalist and one of the first female novelists in Papua. She recently released her new novel Rootless Black Rose. The story is set in the historical and political context of West Papua.
Entrepreneurship through trial and error
Last year, Edoardo Mote, alumnus of our scholarship program, knocked on Hapin's door. His wish was to have patterns [...]
Coral project: first centimeters of growth realized
Through the website and our newsletter we called for action for the endangered coral reefs of Depapre. Many have you responded, for which many thanks! Meanwhile, the 'fish houses', with coral tied to them, have been placed on the seabed.
Hapin and Rotaryclub Amsterdam-Sloterdijk join forces
RC Amsterdam-Sloterdijk will enter into a partnership with Hapin in 2022. The choice to support the Papuans is an obvious one here. One of the club members has roots in Papua herself. But the other members also feel involved with the population of the former Dutch New Guinea.
On my birthday I wanted to give something back to the Papuans
Aliene Bruinink was born in 1967 in Kouh, in the inlands of Papua. This year she decided on her birthday that she wanted to give something back to the Papuans. Instead of birthday gifts, she asked her family and friends to donate to Hapin. With good result!
