Abstract
Eliminating illiteracy and the lack of numerate literacy among children and students is critical to improving quality of life and promoting social stability. In this regard, Indonesian authorities have prioritized the goal of achieving a literate and numerate population by 2030. This paper examines strategies to improve quality of life and promote peace through literacy and education initiatives in Papua. Using a qualitative research approach, this study involved students, teachers and the coordinator of the Pre-service Teacher Education program in Papua as key participants. The research findings revealed that literacy and education barriers in Papua are derived from the limited human resources, geographical barriers, cultural diversity and inadequate adaptation strategies. To address these issues, the paper argues a structured framework with short-term, medium-term and long-term strategies to improve literacy and education outcomes. The sustainable progress of literacy and peace requires active collaboration among various stakeholders, including Government institutions, NGOs, religion institutions such as Churches and Papuan communities. Efforts undertaken in a well-coordinated among all these groups are essential to address the disparities in education and foster literate and peaceful societies in Papua. This paper underscores the importance of a comprehensive and multi-dimensional approach to education reform and social harmony in the region.
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Kristina Roseven Nababan, Satya Wacana Christian University, Indonesia
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