Through the Primary Medical Care program, Kawan Sehat health workers provide treatment for fevers, wounds, and malaria in villages lacking access to doctors. They carry essential medicines, adhere to established medical protocols, and refer emergency cases promptly to prevent delays in care.
Alex
About this author: Alex Wettstein – Founder and President of Fair Future Foundation Alex is a Swiss emergency nurse and physician who created the Fair Future Foundation in 2009. He lives and works most of the year in Indonesia, in ultra rural areas where there are no doctors, no clean water, and often no roads. With local teams, Alex develops medical care, clean water projects, and community education so families can live healthier, safer lives. His work is focused on concrete action, scientific medicine, and sharing the real stories of the people Fair Future cares for.
Laindatang Water Project Shifts to Rainwater Tank Solution
After nine months of drilling in Laindatang for the #WaterConnections project, we are halting the work due to technical and geological challenges. The new plan is to build a 100-cubic-meter rainwater reservoir to provide clean water for 300 people. Drilling will resume after the reservoir is completed.
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Kawan Sehat Health Agents Certified in Rural Sumba
In the remote communities of East Sumba, 20 new Kawan Sehat health agents have been certified through the Primary Medical Care program. These 19 women and one man are now essential providers of life-saving care in their villages, which lack formal healthcare facilities. Their dedication and increasing proficiency are crucial for the well-being of their communities, representing a significant milestone in rural healthcare.
Empowering Health Agents Through Vital Training
This life-saving training is part of Fair Future Foundation’s mission to equip health agents with essential skills to treat illnesses and injuries in ultra-rural areas. The training empowers these agents to act swiftly and improve healthcare access for thousands of vulnerable people.
Three days of training for the twenty new Kawan Sehat agents
Kawan Sehat Trains 20 Health Workers for Remote Care
The three-day training session for 20 new Kawan Sehat agents concluded with the presentation of official certificates endorsed by Fair Future, Kawan Baik, and local authorities. The comprehensive program covered over 20 medical topics to equip these agents with crucial skills needed to deliver essential care in remote areas lacking access to healthcare services.
Comprehensive Training for Kawan Sehat Health Workers
Work is in full swing at Rumah Kambera, East Sumba, where we are preparing a three-day training session for dozens of Kawan Sehat health agents. Around 50 people, including doctors and nurses, will gather to learn how to provide life-saving care in regions with no medical resources. This is a unique, life-saving program.
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Water and Health: A Lifeline for Lapinu Village
In 2025, the Water Connections project aims to provide clean water and sanitation in Lapinu Village, improving health and reducing preventable diseases. The initiative will engage villagers in sustainable solutions, helping families achieve better health, nutrition, and a dignified life.