Indonesia, Nov. 8 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting orphanages and temporary shelters across Highland Papua Province, following a direct assessment of local facilities in need.

During a visit to the Izinmo Orphanage in Holkima Village, Jayawijaya District, ministry officials Bisner Hotman Malau and Faisal from the Directorate of Child Social Rehabilitation promised to push for government assistance through official channels.

"We will forward the aid proposal from the Highland Papua Social Affairs Office to our leadership so that orphanages and shelters here receive the support they need," Malau said Saturday.

He noted that orphanages such as Izinmo require special government attention...