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Thanks to Kawan Sehat Health Agents, women in East Sumba come together every week to learn, share, and empower one another. From hygiene to community leadership, these sessions give women the tools they need to transform their families' futures. Empowering women empowers entire communities.
At Fair Future Foundation, we believe education is the key to transforming communities. Our holistic approach integrates schooling with clean water access, primary healthcare, and nutrition, ensuring that vulnerable communities thrive. By actively involving local communities, we create sustainable solutions that address real needs, paving the way for a brighter future in the ultra-rural regions we serve
The Education & Social category of Fair Future Foundation focuses on how education and social initiatives strengthen communities in ultra-rural Indonesia. Here, we share powerful stories that highlight how access to quality education, knowledge sharing, and the creation of social support networks can transform lives. We demonstrate that investing in education and building strong social connections are vital steps towards improving health, well-being, and the overall quality of life for those living in remote areas.
Since 2008, Fair Future has been bringing healthcare, clean water, and real solutions to ultra-rural communities where no one else goes. Your support fuels this mission. Thank you!
In April 2025, the Fair Future Foundation launched the Malaria Spread Studies program in East Sumba, with a focus on the ultra-rural village of Umalulu. This region has long struggled with malaria, with nearly 55% of the population recently testing positive. Despite years of endemic presence, little has been done to understand why malaria continues to thrive here.
The Malaria Spread Studies aim to diagnose the real situation before proposing any solutions, just as a doctor would never prescribe medicine without first understanding the illness. For the first time, we are conducting a comprehensive field investigation to map out the factors that fuel malaria transmission.
To carry out this program, we developed a specialised digital tool: the Kawan Against Malaria App ("Good Friends Against Malaria"). This application enables local teams to survey every household in Umalulu by asking 65 targeted questions. The study is based on three key pillars:
This approach is unique in an area where resources are minimal and where little support exists beyond minimal governmental programs. Thanks to collaboration with local authorities, Kawan Baik Indonesia, Rotary International, and Rotary Against Malaria, this study aims to establish a precise understanding that will inform future prevention and treatment actions.
The Malaria Spread Studies are not just about understanding the disease; they are also about preventing its spread. They aim to spread awareness, give communities a voice, provide concrete data for strategic interventions, and create a model that can be replicated across other malaria-endemic regions.
Alex Wettstein, for Fair Future Foundation
