Nabire, November 14, 2025 – In order to improve the quality of human resources in Central Papua Province, the Central Papua Provincial Government, through the Education and Culture Office, is collaborating with the Mutiara Hitam Papua Foundation (YMHP) and the SAPA Foundation to implement an English language training program for the communities in Mimika and Nabire Regencies.

The signing of this cooperation agreement took place on Friday (11/14/2025) at the Central Papua Province Education and Culture Office, located at Jalan Pepera No. 17, Karang Mulia Village, Nabire Regency. The agreement was signed by Mrs. Nurhaidah, Acting Head of the Central Papua Province Education and Culture Office, as the first party, Mrs. Mina V Sarwom, Chair of the Mutiara Hitam Papua Foundation, as the second party, and representatives from the SAPA Foundation.

On this occasion, Ms. Nurhaidah expressed her hope that this English language training program would open up more opportunities for the people of Central Papua, especially in the fields of education and employment. “By mastering English, the community is expected to be able to communicate more easily at the global level, thereby increasing their competitiveness and facilitating their access to various information and job opportunities,” she said.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Mina V Sarwom, Chairwoman of the Mutiara Hitam Papua Foundation, welcomed this collaboration. “We are very enthusiastic about implementing this training program as well as possible, and we hope to have a significant positive impact on the communities in Mimika and Nabire Regencies,” she said. Representatives from the SAPA Foundation also signed an English language training cooperation agreement with the Central Papua Provincial Education Office and supported this program, with the hope of expanding access to education for the local community.

This English language training program is part of the Central Papua Provincial Government's efforts to improve the quality of education in the region. This cooperation is also in line with the Government's policy to strengthen English language skills at the local level, which is expected to prepare the community to face growing global challenges.

The training will cover various skill levels, from beginner to advanced, with the aim of reaching a diverse range of people. The program is also expected to expand the development of other skills in line with the ever-changing job market.

This English language training course is expected to provide long-term benefits, increase the capacity and capabilities of the people of Central Papua, and help them compete in the global market and contribute to regional economic development.

Agreement Number: 400.3.4/98/DPK-PPT/XI/2025

Through this collaboration, it is hoped that optimal results will be achieved in improving the quality of education and skills of the people in Central Papua.