Preparing Care…
65 ferro-cement tanks built
In the scattered hills of East Sumba, 5,300-litre ferrocement tanks collect each drop of rain. Families help build and maintain them. Children drink safely, and women no longer have to carry 20-kilo jerrycans for hours. Water near the house is a primary source of health care.
Fair Future Foundation is dedicated to empowering ultra-rural, isolated, and marginalized communities by providing essential resources for self-reliance and sustainable development, including clean water, healthcare, vocational training, and economic independence. Through close collaboration, we aim to drive enduring change and ensure communities can thrive independently.
The Empowerment category of Fair Future Foundation highlights our work in fostering self-reliance and building resilience in communities across ultra-rural Indonesia. Through education, training, and community-based initiatives, we create opportunities for individuals to improve their health, strengthen their social bonds, and achieve sustainable change. By focusing on empowerment, we help people gain the tools and confidence to improve their lives and their communities.
Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems in the world. Here in Indonesia, and especially in the eastern regions, it is one of the leading causes of death and disease. Children under five years old and pregnant women are the most affected groups. The problem in East Sumba is the staggering rate of cases affecting families and the anti-malaria drugs that are unavailable or too expensive.
These women play a major role in the rural economy of their village. They are the ones who transport sand for the construction of a new drinking water reservoir on the Mbinudita site. They sing traditional songs to give themselves courage, because it takes a lot. They are the ones who are in charge of helping us, in what is certainly the most difficult work. Yes, strong women represent a strong nation.
