Fair Future is building a 110 cubic meter water reservoir in East Sumba to address severe water shortages. This crucial initiative will store rainwater for almost 300 residents, including 100 children, guaranteeing access to clean water in one of the world’s driest areas.

In one of the driest regions on the planet, Fair Future wants to build a 110 cubic meter rainwater tank to ensure sustainable access to water for around 300 residents.

This new “Picture of the Day” is significant as our team stands with the villagers at the proposed site to construct a 110m³ semi-buried water tank. You can view the plans here. After enduring nine difficult months of drilling in Laindatang, which stretched us physically and emotionally, we were confronted with the harsh realities imposed by nature’s constraints in this arid region where water scarcity constantly challenges survival.

Laindatang, a community of nearly 300 people, including 100 children, is located in one of the driest regions on the planet. Despite our considerable efforts over the past two years to build numerous water tanks and sanitation facilities, these measures have proven insufficient to meet the urgent needs of this highly arid area.

The drilling efforts failed to produce water due to natural obstacles beyond our control, which is a setback. However, we remain determined and adaptable in the face of challenges. With this upcoming 110m³ reservoir that we plan to build quickly, we now have a robust solution that will allow us to collect rainwater, filter it, and provide essential access to water to the community.

Once completed, this reservoir will be an innovative, practical, and life-saving solution for these families, helping them overcome the severe water shortages here and improve their well-being. We appreciate your support in our mission to provide vital water to Laindatang and bring hope where needed most.

Thank you very much for your interest and help.

Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The 5th of November 2024.

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• Charity Water: Charity Water works to bring clean, safe drinking water to people in developing regions, including arid and remote communities lacking sustainable water sources.
• Global Water Partnership: Similar to Fair Future’s approach, the Global Water Partnership promotes integrated water resource management and offers solutions for water scarcity in vulnerable regions worldwide.
• Lifewater International: Lifewater International provides sustainable water and sanitation solutions in rural areas. Their work in drought-stricken communities aligns closely with Fair Future’s mission.
• The Water Project: The Water Project empowers communities in sub-Saharan Africa by developing rainwater harvesting systems, similar to Fair Future’s efforts to store rainwater in arid East Sumba.