May all Communities of Beings in the Isle of New Guinea live a joyful simple life.
Our philosophy
Sahabat Alam Papua (SAPA) – or ‘Friends of Nature Papua’ – is an environmental organization founded in 2015 in Sentani by a group that cares for the harmony of life. SAPA brings diverse groups together to protect and sustain customary wisdom, lore, culture and storylines. At the heart of our work is a simple principle: Follow the Laws of Nature.
Nature is its own life force, maintained by its own Universal Laws. The Melanesian Way teaches that humans do not control these laws. Rather, our role is to observe and learn from them. When they are ignored or violated, Nature itself will ultimately restore equilibrium. The process of checking and balancing interactions among Communities of Beings, Elementals, and Benda Alam in upholding Natural Law has been ongoing since the beginning of time.
Working areas
SAPA accompanies tribal communities in New Guinea in the following two working areas to preserve and sustain the continuity of customary life within a modern context.
Spirit-led Conservation
Including the development of:
– A geographical map and social profile of the tribe
– A social map of the tribe
– Documentation of tribal law
Indigenous-owned Businesses and Foundations
Supporting tribes to establish and strengthen their own businesses and foundations.
Launching soon:
Mbalim Spirit Coffee
The Mbalim Valley of West Papua’s highlands are situated over 1400 meters above sea level, creating the ideal grounds for forest-grown and highly sought-after Arabica specialty coffee.
SAPA is currently in the process of strengthening trade models of coffee farmers in this region to honour place-based wisdom and ancestral guardianship. Please contact us to learn more.
Become a Friend
of Nature Papua
Join us in supporting the harmony of life in Papua. Reach out to learn more or explore ways to collaborate.
SAPA Office
Jl Pos 7, Komplex Missie No 77
Sentani-Jayapura, Papua
info@salamsapa.org