21 December 2004, A'an Suryana / The Jakarta Post
Yulianus J. Hisage, 36, has just completed two weeks of conflict-resolution training in Jakarta and is ready to apply his knowledge back home in Wamena, Papua. He is proud to be numbered among those working for peace in the province, where sporadic conflict between the Indonesian military (TNI) and separatist groups has occurred over the last few decades. Municipal and regional elections have also given rise to violence. He said that his long acquaintance with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and church groups had given him the conviction that he had something to contribute to society.
Yulianus had no second thoughts when Ichsan Malik, the director of the Titian Perdamaian Institute, asked him to volunteer to be a civilian peacekeeper in Papua. Yulianus met with Ichsan early this year when Ichsan visited Wamena to share his vast knowledge on conflict resolution. Yulianus was encouraged to attend three two-week training programs run by the Titian Perdamaian Institute (ITP), the first of which was held in February this year, the latest, between November and December.
This is an example of an individual who volunteers his time to promote peace in his region.
