# Event Details - **Event Name**: Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+09:00) - **Event Description**: Collaborate with local midwives at Papua's only midwife-led birth center.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/71f53670-1080-11f1-8489-bfa57dd9257e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcefebdb-gmir.jpg The Midwifery Wisdom Collective invites you to our very first International Midwifery Travel Experience a deeply immersive, purpose-driven journey for midwives and birth workers seeking meaning, cultural exchange, and professional contribution.This 2-week experience takes you to Angel Hiromi Bhumi Sehat (AHBS), the only midwife-led birth center in Papua, Indonesia. Set near the stunning Lake Sentani, AHBS serves indigenous families who often travel long distances to access respectful, midwifery-centered care.This is not voluntourism.This is travel with intention, humility, and collaboration supporting existing systems, sharing skills, and learning alongside an extraordinary local midwifery team.🤍 Who This Is ForPracticing midwivesNew or experienced midwivesStudent or aspiring midwivesBirth workers seeking global perspectiveIf you’re called to gentle birth, evidence-based care, cultural humility, and meaningful contribution, this experience is for you. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/72372170-1080-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w1200-h600-dca6a5aa-gmir.jpg What You’ll DoAs a participating midwife, you will work alongside local Indonesian midwives supporting, mentoring, and strengthening existing birth practices rather than replacing them.Your contribution will include:Clinical skill-sharing & bedside teachingEvidence-based maternity care adapted to low-resource settingsMentorship in respectful, MotherBaby-centered birth practicesSupporting continuity of care for mothers & newbornsParticipating in prenatal visits, childbirth education & birthsSkills & drills, case discussions, and daily collaborationWhat you can expect to learn:Traditional Papuan birth practices and beliefsHow AHBS operates - its wins, challenges, and resilienceHow to navigate midwifery work respectfully in a different cultural contextUnique ExperiencesSupporting monthly mobile prenatal clinics on islands in Lake SentaniBoat travel with supplies to remote island communitiesCultural exchange with families, elders, and midwivesVisits to local maternity hospitals & training centersTime for reflection, journaling, rest, and exploration https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7271e080-1080-11f1-8489-bfa57dd9257e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc484a46-gmir.jpg Cultural Immersion & ExplorationPapua’s untouched beauty is a privilege to experience. Between birth center work and training sessions, you’ll enjoy:Local markets & Papuan cuisineLake Sentani, lush hills & ocean beachesIndonesian coffee, fresh tropical fruit & coconut waterDeep connection with community, land, and cultureThis journey offers space to slow down, reset, and expand personally and professionally.Accommodation & FoodShared accommodation within the AHBS compoundComfortable, basic rooms with attached bathroomsCommon kitchen on-siteLunch & dinner prepared daily at the birth centerVegetarian options availableBreakfast & coffee prepared independentlyWeatherPapua is located near the equator expect warm, humid weather year-round, with refreshing rainfall every few days that cools and greens the landscape.Travel & VisaVisa on arrival available for most nationalitiesWe’ll assist with airport codes and visa guidanceFlights are booked independently https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/72b21dd0-1080-11f1-8489-bfa57dd9257e-rimg-w1006-h740-dc151718-gmir.jpg About Angel Hiromi Bhumi Sehat (AHBS)Established in 2019, AHBS is a vital midwife-led birth center serving indigenous communities in Papua. The center is led by Ibu Rachel De Fretes, a dedicated midwife and mother inspired by her own gentle birth experiences at Bumi Sehat in Bali.AHBS is grounded in respectful, culturally sensitive care and exists to empower local women, families, and midwives offering safe, compassionate birth options where they are most needed. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/72f122a0-1080-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w1128-h740-dc343541-gmir.jpg Program HostThis experience is co-hosted by , Certified International Midwife, who has worked closely with AHBS through training, mentorship, and consultation. Her continued collaboration supports gentle, physiologic birth practices and meaningful cultural exchange.Cost$2,499 USD per participantIncludes:Full 2-week immersive experienceAccommodation2–3 meals daily at the birth centerDoes NOT include:FlightsSales taxMeals outside the birth centerPersonal expensesA portion of your fee will directly support AHBS operations.Optional Travel ExtensionsIf you’d like to extend your journey:Raja Ampat (Papua): world-renowned diving & snorkelingBali/Ubud: Meet Ibu Robin Lim at Bumi Sehat Birth Center & explore Indonesia further https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/732ca500-1080-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w1200-h600-dc044b59-gmir.jpg Important NoteOnly 5 spots available.This experience will fill quickly.👉 Register now to secure your place. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kec-sentani/midwifery-travel-experience-2-week-clinical-immersion-in-papua-indonesia/100001982162289767 - **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 2668.41, max: 2668.41, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kec. Sentani - **state**: IJ - **country**: Indonesia - **location**: AHBS Papua (Rumah Bersalin) - **lat**: -2.563317 - **long**: 140.5041627 - **full address**: AHBS Papua (Rumah Bersalin), Gang Defretes, Kec. Sentani, Indonesia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9c2b1d30631af5712c5abbe86ca8808e4fd5b7bba850a10dedf11fccb7c6c6f6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc607973-gmir.jpg?v=1771827934 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia being held? - **A:** Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at AHBS Papua (Rumah Bersalin), Gang Defretes, Kec. Sentani, Indonesia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia? - **A:** Tickets for Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia are priced at USD 2,668 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 2,668 + USD 169 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia? - **A:** Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia is organized by Midwifery Wisdom Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Midwifery Travel Experience: 2-Week Clinical Immersion in Papua, Indonesia is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kec. Sentani, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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