We will construct seven ferrocement tanks in Laindatang to provide clean water to isolated families. Three of these are funded, but four are still needed. We require CHF 2,300.- for each tank. Your support guarantees access to clean water for the most remote communities. Donate now and be part of this life-changing project.
Alex
About this author: Alex Wettstein - Founder, President, and Director of Socio-Medical Activities at Fair Future Foundation - Alex Wettstein is the key figure leading the Fair Future Foundation, a Swiss medical nonprofit transforming lives in the remote areas of Southeast Asia. Growing up in Switzerland after being born in France, Alex was inspired to pursue humanitarian work by his father, Axel Kahn—a renowned physician and geneticist. This blend of compassion and scientific influence fueled Alex's dedication to enhancing people's well-being. More than 15 years ago, Alex established the Fair Future Foundation with a focused mission to tackle significant gaps in healthcare, education, and access to clean water in underserved communities. For over twenty years, he has lived and worked in Indonesia, deeply engaging with the challenges faced by these remote areas. His leadership goes beyond strategic planning; it involves active participation in medical and social operations to ensure each initiative is both effective and responsive. Under Alex's leadership, the foundation has provided clean water to tens of thousands of people, constructed schools and healthcare facilities, and educated local communities in sustainable living practices. His innovative approach features the integration of solar power and advanced technologies such as solar water pumps, replacing polluting diesel generators used in water drilling projects. Alex has been a leading advocate in combating infectious diseases like malaria, dengue fever, tuberculosis, and those related to inadequate sanitation. He focuses on prevention and sustainable solutions that enable communities to become self-reliant and resilient. As a distinguished figure in humanitarian work, Alex was recently honored with the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition by Rotary International for his significant contributions. Furthermore, Fair Future's documentary "Matawai: Shades of Water" debuted in the remote village of Mbinudita, highlighting the pressing water crises faced by these communities and bringing global awareness to their challenges. Alex's life is characterized by action, innovation, and empathy. Through his relentless work with the Fair Future Foundation, he has transformed countless lives and built a legacy of compassion and lasting change. His vision inspires those around him, demonstrating that meaningful impact starts with unwavering dedication and a desire to improve the world.