Supporting Education in Papua, Freeport Indonesia Provides Educational Support to Christian Education Foundation (YPK) of the Evangelical Christian Church (GKI)

31 October 2025

Wasior, October 31, 2025 — PT Freeport Indonesia handed over an educational contribution to the Christian Education Foundation (YPK) of the Evangelical Christian Church (GKI) in Wasior, Teluk Wondama Regency, West Papua.

"This support is part of PTFI's commitment to the education of Papuan children. We believe education is the foundation for developing high-quality human resources," said Claus Wamafma, Director and Executive Vice President of Sustainable Development at PTFI.

The handover of aid was carried out during the peak celebration of the Centenary Celebration of the Prophecy of Dominee I. S. Kijne, which took place in the Aitumieri Hill Area, Teluk Wondama Regency, West Papua Province on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The Head of PTFI Nabire Representative Office, Joel Husig, symbolically handed over the support to Bernardus A. Imburi, First Vice Chairman of the Centennial Commemoration of Education in Papua.

The educational support includes the latest curriculum textbooks, computers, projectors, biology laboratory equipment and demonstration tools, sports equipment, and chairs that will be received by 12 schools ranging from early childhood education (PAUD) to junior high school levels in Wasior, Teluk Wondama Regency.

Claus stated that the education program is one of the main focus areas of PTFI's social investment, alongside health and community economics. Through education, more Papuan youth will be able to compete on the global stage.

"PTFI is grateful to play a role in the education of Papuan children. We also greatly appreciate the collaborative spirit between PTFI, the government, the church, and the community in building a better future for Papua," said Claus.

First Vice Chairman of the Centennial Commemoration of Education in Papua, Bernardus A. Imburi, expressed appreciation for PTFI's support during this historic moment. "One hundred years of education in Papua is an important milestone. We are grateful for the concrete contribution from PTFI, which strongly supports education through the church, in building intelligent and characterful Papuan generations," he said.

Bernardus noted that the transformation of education in Papua has reached its 100th year on October 25, 2025. Thousands of people from government and community elements across Papua attended this celebration. This became a moment of reflection on historical values and the educational renaissance that has transformed the entire life of Papuan people.

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About PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI)

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is a leading mineral mining company, an affiliate of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) and Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID). PTFI conducts integrated mining, processing, and mineral refining activities to produce copper cathodes, gold, and silver bars. Through upstream to downstream operations, PTFI is the world's largest integrated copper mining company.

PTFI's mining activities are located in the Grasberg area, Mimika Regency, Central Papua Province, one of the most remote and extreme mountainous regions in the world with one of the largest copper and gold deposits. Refining is carried out at PTFI's smelter facility in Gresik, East Java, as part of the company's commitment to downstream processing and increasing mineral value domestically. Through sustainable resource management, advanced technology application, and world-class safety standards, PTFI is committed to continuing to contribute to national economic development.

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