‘No farmers, no food’ is a statement that is not strange in the context of Papua. The majority of the population that does not live in the city lives from agriculture. As is often the case in Papua, local farmers need to compete against transmigrants from elsewhere. Avaa – a movement of Papuan farmers in the Sorong area – knows how to change this.

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Send in an application, prepare a school report, online banking, read the newspaper or advertise your company. Just a few examples of situations in which a computer is necessary. That is no different for Papuans than for us. But you also need skills to be able to use a computer. That is why Hapin supports various initiatives of local partners that teach Papuans the much-needed digital skills. Previously in Jayapura and the surrounding area, and now also in the southern city of Merauke. This year, more than 150 students are going to follow a course of their choice.

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The fish farm Mujair Nila is active in Demta. The members of this group of fish farmers come from 7 different kampongs from the district.

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Hapin supports DANI WAH, a group of bee farmers/entrepreneurs from Hitigima, Wamena.

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For market women from Papua it is not easy to sell products in modern Jayapura. The competition is fierce, especially since non-Papuans sell the same merchandise at a better place on the market.

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The Willie Wortel of Papua: Yusuf Asso. Asso fills batteries and repairs radios. Energy comes from solar panels donated by Hapin.

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With the new peelers growing rice in Papua becomes more easy. The farmers can now hul the rice with a machine. That saves a lot of time and money. Transportation and outsourcing the peeling process pressed their profits. Hapin provided a grant for the purchase of the peeler.

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The demand for oranges is diminishing. His livelihood is at risk. With a small grant from Hapin he switched over to the cultivation of cashew nuts. His future looks brighter again. Help more entrepreneurs in Papua to a restart.

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The Pondok Jualan group in Manokwari consists of 20 women. They all received a starting capital from Hapin to set up their own stall with fruits, vegetables, homemade lemonade and floral art.

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Introducing Gervase Basik Basik, a mechanic from Merauke. His heart's desire is a private garage. A simple building can be realised for 800 euros. Would you help Gervase to become an entrepreneur?

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