This primary medical care program in ultra-rural regions, which we initiated and started last...
At Fair Future Foundation, we are dedicated to delivering essential healthcare, clean water, and nutritious food to those most in need. In Ultra-Rural Areas, we are aggressively combatting the resurgence of polio and endemic malaria and ensuring children's health through our Primary Medical Care and Water Connections programs. Our unwavering commitment drives us to create lasting change, with 93% of our funds directly invested in these crucial initiatives. Together, we are steadfastly building a healthier future.
aving Lives Through Primary Medical Care in Remote Areas
Fair Future Foundation’s Primary Medical Care initiative is a lifeline for remote communities in East Sumba. By providing essential healthcare where access is nearly impossible, this program saves lives. Our approach empowers local women as Kawan Sehat health agents, ensuring that even the most isolated villages receive vital medical attention. This unique program is building healthier, more resilient communities.
Bringing Essential Healthcare to the Heart of Rural Communities.
In the remote regions of East Indonesia, families are confronting the harsh reality of limited access to basic medical care. Medical emergencies in these areas can quickly become dire, with risks escalating rapidly. In these rural villages, the absence of Primary Medical Care and or healthcare services is keenly felt, as most medical centers are hours away by foot, leaving residents without immediate support. In this challenging environment, injuries and illnesses are common, but the lack of medical resources exacerbates the situation. Without access to doctors, medical knowledge, essential equipment, or medications, these conditions can worsen, leading to devastating consequences, including loss of life. Swift action is imperative, and Fair Future is taking action. The Primary Medical Care 2022-2025 initiative is a vital and ambitious project aimed at providing medical treatment to patients in remote areas of East Sumba. Launched in December 2022, the program will continue in one-year phases for updates and evaluations, with the next milestone: September 2025. The goal is to provide healthcare to countless people who do not have access to adequate medical services. As we enter the third year of this program, we have refined and enhanced our approach, making it a unique model worldwide. Our training empowers ordinary people, primarily women from these ultra-rural areas, to become Kawan Sehat community health agents, delivering essential medical care in the most remote regions. We are now expanding our services to 20 out of the 22 districts in East Sumba, providing personalized and often life-saving care to those who need it most. This initiative is more than just a healthcare program—it’s a lifeline for communities that have been long overlooked. By bringing essential medical services directly to the people, we are not only treating illnesses and injuries but also building a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.