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Ongoing HIV and AIDS education and prevention work

In rural Indonesia, sexually transmitted infections spread silently. No testing, no education, no access to care. Untreated infections lead to infertility, neonatal complications, and chronic disease. Prevention, early diagnosis, and community training are not optional. They are urgent.

Health systems cannot function without roads, water, electricity, and basic logistics. In rural Indonesia, care often stops where infrastructure ends. No access means no diagnosis, no treatment, no survival. Building health starts long before the patient arrives.

Malnutrition weakens the immune system and turns simple infections into life-threatening conditions. In rural Indonesia, children face this cycle daily. Without nutrition, prevention fails. Without treatment, recovery stalls. Food and medical care must go together.

In rural medicine, delay is often the difference between life and death. Distance, lack of transport, and late diagnosis turn treatable conditions into emergencies. Every hour matters. Strengthening early care and access is essential to reducing preventable deaths.

Rubella continues to circulate in rural Indonesia, often unnoticed. Without vaccination and early detection, it leads to severe congenital complications and lifelong disability. Prevention exists. What is missing is access, awareness, and consistent public health action.

Plastic waste is not just pollution. It contaminates water, food, and air, directly impacting human health. In Indonesia, exposure is constant and cumulative. Without waste management and prevention, this silent crisis fuels disease across entire communities every day.

Unsafe water remains one of the leading causes of childhood illness in rural Indonesia. Diarrhea, infections, and dehydration are not accidents. They result from a lack of infrastructure, clean water access, and prevention. These diseases are avoidable with simple, proven solutions.

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Hello, my name is Alexandre Wettstein

The Fair Future Foundation in East Indonesia is dedicated to eradicating social and medical injustices by ensuring access to healthcare, clean water, and education for all.

New project presentation: 12 ferrocement water reservoirs in East Sumba

08.03.2026 | Today we are releasing the new presentation of our Sumba Water Connections project. It describes the construction of twelve ferrocement reservoirs designed to bring safe water to extremely dry villages where women and girls still walk long distances to collect water. We invite you to read the document.

Final report released for the 115 m³ Laindatang water reservoir

04.03.2026 | The final report on the construction of the 115 m³ water reservoir in Laindatang, East Sumba, is now available. This document presents the full technical process, construction phases, financial transparency and community impact of the project, completed after three years of work in the field.

Sumba HQ Concept V2 released for our 2026 socio medical center

20.02.2026 | The land in East Sumba is secured. We now share Version 2 of the initial concept for our future socio medical base near Waingapu. Plans are evolving, but the objective is clear: build a permanent, functional HQ in 2026, with your support.

Alex

About this author: Alex Wettstein is a health professional with 30 years of field experience in emergency medicine and social medicine. He is the founder of the Fair Future Foundation. Alex is the son of Axel Kahn, whose humanist values profoundly shaped his work.

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Clean Water and Sanitation Project in Lapinu Village

by Alex | Nov 18, 2024 |

Quick Pump Repair Restores Water in Mbinudita

by Alex | Nov 15, 2024 | Mbinudita Program, Quick News, Water Connections

Last week, the pump for our Mbinudita Water Connections project experienced a failure due to an electrical short circuit. We responded promptly by repairing the issue and installing a backup pump to maintain water supply continuity. Providing access to water is essential, and ensuring it reaches the community is our highest priority.

Day 3: Kawan Sehat Agents Gain Life-Saving Health Skills

by Alex | Nov 11, 2024 | Kawan Sehat Agents

Day 2: Kawan Sehat Agents Learn Life-Saving Medical Skills

by Alex | Nov 11, 2024 | Kawan Sehat Agents

Kawan Sehat Saves Boy’s Foot from Serious Infection

by Alex | Nov 8, 2024 | Child Health, Kawan Sehat Agents, Picture of the day, Primary Medical Care

In the village of Lahiru, Ibu Sarlota, a health worker with Kawan Sehat, swiftly attended to a young boy's severe foot...

Medical Backpacks: Saving Lives in Remote Communities

by Alex | Nov 7, 2024 | Kawan Sehat Agents

Day 1: Training Kawan Sehat Agents for Primary Care in Sumba

by Alex | Nov 7, 2024 |

Kawan Sehat: Health Workers Bring Care to Rural Indonesia

by Alex | Nov 6, 2024 | Empowerment, Kawan Sehat Agents, Primary Medical Care, Project Update

Kawan Sehat healthcare workers provide vital medical services and education to remote villages in Indonesia. Through photos showcasing their resilience and life-saving commitment, this article emphasizes their essential role in underserved communities and the impact of grassroots healthcare initiatives.

2,024 SolarBuddy Lights Shipped from Australia Soon

by Alex | Nov 6, 2024 | Quick News, Solar & Electrification

2024 units SolarBuddy lights are leaving from Canberra, Australia! 2000 children’s lights and 24 larger ones for schools will arrive in Surabaya within a month. We are preparing the customs documents and will use our Truck and Roll to pick them up. This vast operation will bring light to nearly 2500 people, transforming their lives

New Scooter for Erwin to Deliver Medical Supplies

by Alex | Nov 6, 2024 | Healthcare Access, Primary Medical Care, Quick News

We’ve invested in a new scooter for Erwin, our Primary Medical Care field coordinator. This off-road-capable scooter will help Erwin reach even the most remote Kawan Sehat health agents to deliver and restock medical supplies. It’s a small investment of 1,000 Swiss francs, but one that will undoubtedly save lives.

Kawan Sehat: Health Guardians in Remote Indonesian Villages

by Alex | Nov 6, 2024 |

Kawan Sehat Agent Tirza Presents Life-Saving Field Work

by Alex | Nov 6, 2024 | Empowerment, Kawan Sehat Agents, Picture of the day, Primary Medical Care

Tirza, an agent for Kawan Sehat, expresses her dedication to delivering essential healthcare in the remote regions of...

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