NABIRE, CENTRAL PAPUA — The Governor of Central Papua, Meki Fritz Nawipa, recently inaugurated the Mutiara Hitam Foundation and launched the Black Pearl English Academy (BPEA) program at the Julian Yap Building in Nabire on Monday (June 26, 2025). During this hopeful event, Governor Nawipa emphasized his commitment to supporting the development of education in Papua, particularly in enhancing the English language skills of the region's youth.

STRENGTHENING EDUCATION AND CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES

In his speech, Governor Nawipa highlighted the importance of improving education to produce a competitive young generation in the global arena. "The Black Pearl English Academy program is not just about learning a language, but about opening doors for Papua's children to compete in the workforce and showcase their cultural identity to the world," Nawipa stated passionately.

As a tangible commitment to education, Nawipa also pledged a donation of IDR 11 billion to support various educational initiatives in Central Papua. This funding will be used for the development of the academy and strengthening the infrastructure that supports educational advancement in the region.

REALIZING THE DREAMS OF PAPUA’S CHILDREN

The Black Pearl English Academy aims to improve the English language skills of Papua's children, which is expected to open more opportunities for them. This program focuses not only on mastering a foreign language but also on introducing local cultural values, creating opportunities for Papua’s children to preserve their cultural heritage while embracing the global era.

"Through this foundation, we want to ensure that the children of Papua are not just a part of the educational world, but also a part of the global world that continues to evolve," Nawipa remarked, hoping that the presence of the Mutiara Hitam Foundation and Black Pearl English Academy would serve as a bridge for Papua’s children towards a brighter future.

SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

The BPEA program has gained support not only from the provincial government of Central Papua but also from various international partners who have a particular interest in the advancement of education in Papua. With cooperation between the government and various stakeholders, the Black Pearl English Academy is expected to have a significant impact on improving the quality of human resources in Papua, especially in terms of English language skills.

As part of this effort, the Mutiara Hitam Foundation will continue to innovate by providing adequate educational facilities and developing a curriculum that aligns with the needs of the future workforce.

A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PAPUA

Through collaboration between the government, foundation, and society, this program is expected to bring about significant change in the future. "We want the next generation of Papua to take full advantage of educational opportunities so they can contribute even more to the development of Papua and Indonesia," concluded Nawipa at the event, which was attended by various community leaders and local officials.

With this initiative, Governor Meki Nawipa hopes that the Mutiara Hitam Foundation and Black Pearl English Academy can lead Papua towards a better future, producing future leaders who are not only intelligent but also proud of their culture and identity.

Source: https://papuapatrolie-news.com/daerah/gubernur-meki-nawipa-resmikan-yayasan-mutiara-hitam-dan-luncurkan-program-black-pearl-english-academy/