The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Donates Gadgets For Students In Papua And West Papua

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi emphasized the importance of caring among the nation's children and reminded the role of all children in the future when submitting donations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gadgets to students and teachers in Papua and West Papua, which was done virtually.

"All of us, from whichever island we are, have a big role to play in making Indonesia better in the future. So that this country will continue to be peaceful and prosperous, whose prosperity is enjoyed by all its people from Sabang to Merauke, ”said the Foreign Minister as quoted from a written statement on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official website, reported by Antara, Wednesday, December 30.

The donation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gadget is part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which falls on August 19, 2020, and is a form of Ministry of Foreign Affairs' concern, which is hoped to be able to help students and teachers in various regions in Indonesia, especially Papua. and West Papua, to follow online education.

Until the end of December 2020, there were 438 devices that had been distributed through Ministry of Foreign Affairs partner institutions in Jabotabek, Bandung, Batam, Bima, Brebes, Cilegon, Cimahi, Jayapura, Medan, Rembang, Semarang, Surabaya, Tangerang and Yogyakarta.

Especially for the Papua and West Papua regions, gadgets were given to 30 junior high school / senior high school students and 3 teachers living in Biak Numfor, Papua and Raja Ampat, West Papua. Distribution is carried out in collaboration with an educational non-profit organization, the Hoshizora Foundation.

Kristian Wabiser, Teacher Coordinator for Biak Region, expressed his appreciation for the donation. "With the limitations we have in our village, the devices given will be very helpful in the teaching and learning process and accessing teaching materials," he said.

The students also expressed their joy and gratitude to Foreign Minister Retno and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Study hard, achieve your goals and serve the country," said Retno.