After years of walking to find dirty water, villages like Laindatang, Hambarita or Mbinudita can now access clean water from community reservoirs they built themselves. Clean water reduces diarrhea, skin infections, and fear. This is a true reflection of dignity in daily life.
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East Sumba malaria prevention 2025 | Field results summary
This article reports field dates, methods and impact from East Sumba malaria prevention. Teams worked with Puskesmas, schools and village leaders to align education, IRS, LLINs and diagnostics. Data and costs are fully documented so partners and health services can improve coverage, reduce transmission and replicate what works.
Wai Maringu rainwater tank safeguards Hambarita families
SolarBuddy lamps Patamawai improve safety in East Sumba
Rainwater tank Hambarita; clean water close to home daily
SolarBuddy lamps Matawai Pandangu improve child safety
Wai Ma Njanjar clean water in Hambarita
SolarBuddy lamps in Mbatapuhu
Wai Kahingir clean water rainwater tank in Hambarita
SolarBuddy lamps Matawai Kurang improve child learning
Wai Ma Hammu water reservoir in Hambarita
SolarBuddy Lights for Rural Children
The SolarBuddy Program delivers solar-powered lamps to children and schools in villages with no electricity. These small lights illuminate homes, pathways, and classroomsâimproving safety, education, and dignity. In the dark corners of Sumba, light changes everything.











