The struggle of voluntary teacher in Papua

Sigit Arifianto in the classroom

Sigit Arifianto in the classroom Source: Supplied

How does it feels to be a teacher in Papua? Sigit Arifianto, who once was a voluntary teacher in a remote Pegunungan Bintang District in Papua and spent a year there, shares his experiences. Twelve-hour walk through the river and jungle to the nearest city is one of them.



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