A LOOK AT HOLEY NAREY LEARNING CENTER
A group of children from Sereh Village, that afternoon came to the holey narey learning center located at the WWF-Indonesia office, Post 7 above, Sentani, Papua. At four o'clock in the afternoon, the sound of small footsteps could be heard coming down the road accompanied by the sound of children's laughter. Shortly after, a group of children passed through the office fence, excitedly calling Kak Nixon Dasem, one of WWF-Indonesia's teaching staff at the Holey Narey learning center. Kak Nix, his nickname, warmly welcomed the children to rush in so that the learning session could begin.
Holey Narey was established on August 8, 2018, the naming of Holey Narey was given by the tribal chief and community leader of Kampung Sereh who is known for his patience, Mr. Amos Ondi. The name Holey Narey itself comes from the traditional language of Sentani origin which has two meanings, Holey means a good and comfortable environment, Narey means living things that live in the environment.
The Holey Narey learning center is a gathering place, a center for capacity building, and learning for community groups, government, academia, religious, indigenous people, especially women, youth, children and disability groups in the development of environmental literacy, advocacy, conservation and community empowerment.
As a communication and education center, Holey Narey is expected to be able to establish harmonious cooperation and become an integral center of knowledge and skills based on ecology.
Holey Narey Vision and Mission
Holey Narey has a vision to be a collaborative learning center about Papuan flora and fauna that is managed sustainably, on the other hand also to promote the local traditions of the community so that the ecosystem is preserved for the welfare of present and future generations. While the mission of Holey Narey is to be a learning center that is beneficial for all people in Indonesia, especially in the Land of Papua.
Learning Program at Holey Narey
In 2023, more than 10 formal and non-formal schools have visited. In total, during the last 3 months, there were approximately 1,800 children visiting and doing activities at Holey Narey. Some of the schools are Taman Baca Efata, SD Inpres Sereh, SD Kalam Kudus Kotaraja, TK Kalam Kudus, TK Papua Kasih, SMA Muhammadiyah Sentani, Pathfinder Advent, SD Advent Doyo, SD Abe Ale, SD Permata Kristen, SD BTN Kotaraja, SMP Papua Kasih, SMP Bonaventura, Taman Baca Yoboi.
Holey Narey provided thematic learning divided into 5 categories namely inclusive conservation, food security, gender, sustainable livelihoods and, climate change. Packaged in learning packages Panda Goes To Schoo, Panda Goes To Campus, Library/Reading Park, Panda Days Out, and Visit To Holey Narey. Learning offered with an interesting and fun concept makes anyone easily accept the environmental education information presented with the hope of having a good impact on sustainability.
Learning with Hub
Holey Narey also has learning centers in several WWF-Indonesia assisted locations such as the Kire-Kire Syal Gwibin Gol Field School located in Sawe Suma Village, Unurum Guay District, Jayapura Regency. In this field school, all communities can be creative, from mothers who make noken and sago crackers, to young men and women who actively teach at the field school. Then, children who learn environmental literacy, to the development of Bird of Paradise ecotourism. Routine activities are carried out every week and gather at least 36 children, youth and women in learning activities together.
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Then there is Sago Hamlet of Kampung Sereh managed by Robongholo Youth Group which is located closest to Holey Narey. Located only about 5 minutes walk away, Sago Hamlet is a hub of learning center that offers knowledge of local wisdom of Papuan people in natural resources management, including sago hamlet.
Environmental education and awareness campaigns are important to teach at an early age so that when they grow up, they can take part and play a role in the protection and sustainable preservation of nature for future generations.
Let's learn from nature for nature sustainability with Holey Narey Learning Center.