Who Are We? Papuarts has been developing sustainable micro-development projects in Papua since 2004 .
Being from this part of the world and therefore deeply understanding the enormous complexity of local traditions, we believe we understand some of the true issues and are in a position to help solve some problems in a direct, no-nonsense approach.
Making A Difference We strongly believe that helping on a small scale can already make a BIG difference.We do this trough small, various projects or workshops, currently organized at our Stay.
Projects
Workshops in Progress
Stimulating the re-introduction of (almost) lost Art forms, from traditional weaving with woman-organizations to traditional wood sculpturing for interested youth or adults
2004:Stimulating local woman organizations to re-manufacture traditional art-handcrafts with the result that some now even get governmental support to do so and can make some sort of living out of it.
2007:Distributing of a LARGE amount of waterproof(!) schoolbags, protecting precious, expensive schoolbooks when getting to school,sometimes in extremely fierce weather conditions. Some of them are still in use until today.
2009:co developing a Papuan managed workshop-school for making Papuan-motives batiks.
2011:supporting a local school with new computer equipment.
2013:The building of Alter-Native Stay as a Centre from where new projects can be developed and where people from all over the World are able to stay with us and get involved... or just get a taste of the natural beauty that this Paradise has to offer.
Book Your Stay By staying with us, you have the opportunity to be submerged in Papuan life and to contribute directly to our local community.
