Jayapura, January 23, 2026 — Yayasan Mutiara Hitam Papua (YMHP), together with the GKI Port Numbay Classis, held an evaluation meeting for the BPEC Port Numbay English education program, which has been running for approximately two years. The meeting took place at the Temporary Office of the GKI Port Numbay Classis and was attended by representatives of both institutions.

The meeting aimed to review the achievements and challenges encountered in the implementation of the English course, which targets participants from elementary, junior high, senior high, and general education levels. The evaluation highlighted two main challenges: the limited number of participants and the inadequate learning facilities.

As a strategic step, the GKI Port Numbay Classis stated its intention to strengthen communication with congregations within its ministry area in order to increase participation and support for the program.

The Director of Yayasan Mutiara Hitam Papua, Fred Bundah, emphasized the importance of preparing young people to face global competition. “Jayapura is a central city experiencing very rapid development compared to other cities in Papua. It is crucial to prepare the younger generation to enhance their competitiveness at the global level through improved English language proficiency,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the Vice Chairperson of the GKI Port Numbay Classis, Pnt. Rasmus Datje Siahaya, SH., MM., expressed the Classis’ commitment to supporting the program. “In line with the GKI Synod’s 2026 service theme on ‘Care,’ the GKI Port Numbay Classis remains committed to supporting this program. Although there are still many shortcomings in its implementation, we are dedicated to developing the English course program within the GKI Port Numbay Classis,” he affirmed.

The meeting served as an important momentum to strengthen synergy between church institutions and educational foundations in building a more competitive and globally capable future for the younger generation of Papua.