Project Description
Year: 2022
Amount: € 7.000
Location: Merauke
In Merauke we often work together with local partner Papua Mandiri Sentosa 2050 (PMS), of which former Hapin student Edo Mote is the initiator. His goal is to prepare Papuan youth for a paid job through this computer training. And that is much needed! Research shows that digital skills have a positive effect on the learning outcomes of children. And having digital skills is an important condition for being able to keep up with society. The benefits are visible both online and ‘offline’: for example, children and youth with digital skills have more self-confidence.
In order to reach the right participants, Edo has started a collaboration with Polytechnic Yasanto. At this school one can learn a profession such as electrician or car mechanic. Because the school does not have a room where computers and laptops can be safely stored, the training is organized at a PMS location. The training topics fit in well with today’s needs. There is a course MS Office, graphic design, video editing and web design. All courses will be offered four times this year, so that each time a new group of about 40 people can participate.
Hapin’s budget will be used for a trainer’s fee and the purchase of software. But also to convert the course into a certified training, so that the participants will soon have a recognized diploma.


More about Edo Mote

Sewing class for Asmat mothers
Edo Mote is no stranger to Hapin. In the past he received a scholarship and since then we have been supporting Edo with various projects for the Asmat community in Merauke. This year Edo keeps busy: he recently set up a sewing class for Asmat mothers. Hapin has been asked to help with the purchase of sewing machines and other course costs. During 6 months, 8-10 women will learn how to make products that can be marketed. So that the participants generate income for their family, relatives or village.
BREAKING THE POVERTY CIRCLE OF THE ASMAT IN MERAUKE
About 8,000 people from the Asmat-tribe live in Merauke (South Papua). They moved from small villages in the Asmat region to the city, looking for work and a better life. Unfortunately, they often end up in deprived areas of Merauke due to lack of land and education.

Kombai tribe in inland Papua
Papuan researcher Edo Mote (Merauke) recently obtained a Master in Cultural and Media studies and focuses on research into the transition from tradition to modern times among the Papuans in the deep interior of Papua. He maps out the problem and advises the public administration to involve the local population in this. Edo visited the Upper Digul area in January and February of this year. Mote received a contribution from Hapin for his studies and research.

Student – Edo Mote
The Hapin scholarship program usually focuses on students in the first phase of their studies, the bachelor phase. Yet sometimes there are special requests and we deviate from this rule.