In a remote village in East Sumba, a young girl has the enchanting experience of hearing her...
A Child Hears Her Heartbeat for the First Time
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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.
Since 2008, we have prioritized the health of everyone, especially children.
Fair Future is revamping healthcare for children in ultra-rural Indonesia. Our comprehensive programs address preventable diseases and maternal health, aiming to cultivate a generation that thrives in good health. Join us in our mission.
Child Health
The Child Health category of Fair Future Foundation focuses on the urgent need to protect and nurture children’s health in ultra-rural Indonesia. These stories highlight our medical care, nutrition programs, and health education initiatives that give children the chance to thrive. We show how targeted child healthcare efforts transform lives, strengthen families, and build brighter, healthier futures for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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Sharing Life-Saving Medical Advice Online and Offline
The Primary Medical Care program focuses on disseminating medical guidance. We offer straightforward, practical advice to Kawan Sehat agents, who then relay it to rural communities. Now, we’re also sharing this information on Instagram (@fairfuturefoundation) and our website. These tips have the potential to save lives—help us spread the word!
Indonesia’s rise in mumps cases poses a growing threat
Mumps cases are rising in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. Understand how the virus spreads, the symptoms, the serious risks it poses, and the urgent actions needed to protect vulnerable communities through education initiatives and improved vaccination campaigns.
Kawan Sehat Saves Boy’s Foot from Serious Infection
In the village of Lahiru, Ibu Sarlota, a health worker with Kawan Sehat, swiftly attended to a...
14-Year-Old Girl’s Critical Medical Treatment Begins
A 14-year-old girl from Hudumburung, abandoned by her family due to poverty, has endured severe illness for years. Thanks to Kawan Sehat’s intervention, she is now undergoing essential medical tests and receiving care—her first step toward a better future. Many more children in remote regions remain without help.
Kawan Sehat Health Agents: Lifesaving Work in Rural Areas
Kawan Sehat health agents deliver essential medical care in remote regions where healthcare access is unavailable. Armed with new medical kits, they provide vital first aid, treat common illnesses, and work to prevent infections in vulnerable communities.
Water and Health: A Lifeline for Lapinu Village
In 2025, the Water Connections project aims to provide clean water and sanitation in Lapinu Village, improving health and reducing preventable diseases. The initiative will engage villagers in sustainable solutions, helping families achieve better health, nutrition, and a dignified life.
Haircuts & Hygiene: Kids in Ultra-Rural Laindatang
In the rural area of Laindatang, children use one pair of old scissors to cut each other’s hair as part of our hygiene initiative. This teaches them self-care skills and brings joy despite the challenging conditions.
Pure Joy: Footballs Bring Smiles to Remote Sumba Children
The children of Haray, an extremely remote village in East Sumba, were so happy to receive...
Educational Publications Saving Lives
Our educational resources, including health and healthy living posters, the book “Kawan Sehat,” and a 14-module training guide for healthcare workers, are essential to our mission. These materials promote primary medical care initiatives and vital life skills, making a positive impact in rural Indonesian settlements. Feel free to explore them for firsthand experience!
Improving Children’s Health with Water and Nutrition
This new “Picture of the Day” shows Ayu spending time with a child from Laindatang in East Sumba, where we have been working for over two years as part of the #WaterConnections and #ZeroMalaria programs. Ayu will measure this child along with 78 others, and also weigh him to assess his hygiene and determine whether he is doing well and gaining weight.
Our main objective is to improve the standard of living of ultra-rural communities while ensuring their sustainable development. We pay particular attention to promoting the growth and physical well-being of children, as malnutrition remains a significant problem affecting approximately 15–20% of young people. This means that hundreds of children are facing weight and nutrition issues that concern us deeply.
We provide healthcare programs that educate parents, villagers, and schools in ultra-rural areas about good nutrition. Due to the extreme poverty and isolation in these regions, healthy eating habits are often unfamiliar concepts. Therefore, we provide them with nutritious meals made with local ingredients while teaching them to grow their own gardens for a healthier diet.
Our approach emphasises crucial skills such as eating vegetables as often as possible, drinking clean water through our #WaterConnections initiative, and protecting yourself from infectious diseases by adopting preventative measures.
One of our team members can be seen in this new Picture of the Day, watching over a child. Our mission is to weigh, measure and evaluate hundreds of children every week to ensure their medical and hygienic well-being. This evaluation is essential to determine the effectiveness of our on-site programs. We have witnessed impressive results: Better access to water has improved nutrition, which has translated into increased vitality, better health, and an overall healthier lifestyle.
Improving water availability and nutrition creates a beneficial loop that transforms lives and strengthens disadvantaged communities.
Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The 12th of July 2024.
Lighting Up Lives: SolarBuddy Impact on Kids’ Homes
In remote regions where darkness limits access to education and safety, the SolarBuddy program provides a beacon of hope. These solar-powered lamps are not just sources of light; they are tools for learning and safety, significantly improving the lives of children by expanding educational opportunities and reducing nighttime risks.