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.

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In East Sumba, we’re not just fighting a disease; we’re restoring hope and dignity to communities affected by malaria. With innovation, compassion, and rigorous research, we’re creating a path to a malaria-free future. Join us in this transformative journey.

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Fair Future Launches 4 New Prevention and Education Themes for Healthier Living

We are developing 4 new campaigns focused on smoking risks, environmental preservation, sexually transmitted diseases, and alcohol dangers. These initiatives aim to educate and promote healthier lifestyles in rural communities.

Child Malnutrition Reaches 80% in Some Regions, Highlighting Severe Food Deficiencies

In parts of East Sumba, child malnutrition affects up to 80% of the population. Fair Future's nutrition program combats this crisis, focusing on providing healthy meals and education to prevent long-term health impacts.

Collaboration Agreement Signed for Primary Medical Care Program in East Sumba Region

Fair Future has signed an agreement (MOU) with local authorities in East Sumba to strengthen the #PrimaryMedicalCare program and improve healthcare access for vulnerable rural communities.

Local Authorities Lack Malaria Treatments Amid Rising Patient Numbers in East Sumba

Despite a surge in malaria cases, local authorities in East Sumba have no access to vital treatments. Fair Future steps in to provide life-saving care, but the lack of government resources remains a critical challenge.

Endemic Malaria in Sumba: Ongoing Fight Against a Disease Devastating Rural Villages

Malaria remains a constant threat in East Sumba, impacting thousands. Fair Future's #ZeroMalaria program provides treatment, prevention, and education, saving lives in regions with little to no access to healthcare facilities.

In just a few days, dozens of patients were taken care of by Kawan Sehat health workers

This week, the "Kawan Sehat" health workers, attached to the Primary Medical Care Program, treated and provided valuable medical care to nearly a hundred patients from the most isolated areas, the majority of whom were children. Incredible!

Our new Logistics truck will soon be operational here in East Sumba

Our new truck, "Truck n'Load," is nearly complete. Surabaya is undergoing bodywork to install a 2000-litre tank for storing clean water for rural villages. After that, it will be decorated in the colours of the foundation.

Fair Future Updates Mission Document Focused on Healthcare Services.

Fair Future Foundation's updated mission document, which focuses on healthcare services, is now available for download in French and English. This marks a new phase in the Foundation’s operations. We invite you to read our Mission here.

Fair Future Releases Second-Year Report of #PrimaryMedicalCare Program in East Sumba

Our #PrimaryMedicalCare program's second-year report is now available! It examines the progress and obstacles encountered while providing vital medical aid to those without access in East Sumba. We invite you to read its contents and share any reflections with us.

We have strengthened our child protection policy, demonstrating our commitment to protect children's rights.

Fair Future reinforces its Child Protection Policy, focusing on safeguarding children's rights, preventing harm, ensuring education access, and prioritizing their well-being in all humanitarian efforts.

Erwin Joins as New Coordinator for #PrimaryMedicalCare

Fair Future and Kawan Baik welcome Erwin as the new #PrimaryMedicalCare Program Coordinator. He will oversee field visits, health worker support, and medical supply distribution in remote areas.

We invite you to read the Primary Medical Care 2024-2025 program

This is the culmination of over two years of daily work in the field for the world's unique Primary Medical Care Program. Please review the documentation for the next 12 months here and now.

Swiss Foundation Donates 21,446 CHF for Medical Care

The #PrimaryMedicalCare program receives 21,446 CHF from the Swiss Foundation, enabling restocking of medical supplies, equipment, and logistics for the next 12 months.

A message from Alex, an open letter to everyone!

Alex provides an update on the Foundation in a lengthy letter that analyzes current events and will outline the next steps for our socio-medical programs.

The foundation’s medical truck is in the final phase of transformation and repair

The Truck of Life's repair work and medical facilities are 95% complete, nearly costing CHF 6,000, so it can get back on the road quickly.

The #PrimaryMedicalCare initiative is making a significant impact

The Primary Medical Care program is entering its third year. It saves a significant number of lives by providing primary medical care wherever people lack access to it.

NEWS: The "Paul Harris Fellow recognition" for Fair Future Foundation

Alex and Ayu of Fair Future received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International, which recognizes their dedication to helping underserved communities.

Join Us for the Screening of "Matawai, the Shades of Water" on June 14

Celebrate Fair Future Foundation's 15th anniversary with a special event on June 14. Join us for a "Matawai, the Shades of Water" screening and an evening of discussion, inspiration, and artistic performances.

Help us to Repair the Truck of Life for Vital Missions

Help repair the Truck of Life so it can continue vital missions in East Sumba. Your support brings medical care and hope to remote areas.

Choosing Health: Navigating Healthy vs Unhealthy Foods

Learn the crucial differences between nutritious and harmful foods with Fair Future’s campaign. See the New Poster here!

Transform Lives with Nourishing Food through Healthy Eating

"Fill Your Plate with Healthy Food" is an initiative by the Fair Future Foundation aimed at enhancing health in ultra-rural areas. See the New Poster here!

Zero Malaria Program

Challenging the Status Quo: The #ZeroMalaria Program’s Unyielding Commitment to Eradicating Malaria in East Sumba — A Life-and-Death Struggle to Protect the Vulnerable, Transform Infrastructure, and Foster Community Resilience

The fight against malaria in East Sumba is not a tale of magic fixes; it is a grueling endeavor that calls for relentless focus and determination. Fair Future, in partnership with Kawan Baik, confronts this challenge head-on with our #ZeroMalaria Program. We are not just another organization working on paper; we are in the trenches, on the ground, dedicated to saving lives that are threatened daily by this lethal parasite.

Malaria is a formidable adversary. Transmitted by mosquitoes carrying the Plasmodium parasite, the disease targets the vulnerable. Children under five, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems are most susceptible to its devastating impacts. Unfortunately, the spread of malaria in East Sumba is also fueled by specific environmental and social conditions—conditions that can’t be changed overnight.

Our #ZeroMalaria Program places particular emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable: children and pregnant women. The correlation between malaria and high rates of miscarriage, premature births, and stillbirths is alarming. When you combine this medical reality with poor living conditions—scarce healthcare, compromised water quality, food scarcity—the situation becomes exponentially dire.

In a region where every drop of water counts, the local population often stores water in retention tanks. Ironically, these life-sustaining reserves also create breeding grounds for malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The deadly irony is impossible to ignore: the same water that is stored to sustain life can also breed vectors that take life away. Therefore, our approach extends beyond medicine and delves into infrastructure. It tackles the need for clean, flowing water, something that our Water Connections and Deep Drilling Wells projects actively address.

Insecticide spraying and draining standing water are fundamental, but we recognize they are reactive measures. That’s why we also distribute insecticide-treated mosquito nets and engage in extensive community education. We are fully involved with local authorities and, importantly, with the rural communities we serve. These are not top-down operations; they are collaborative engagements designed to foster sustainable change.

So, what happens when you roll up your sleeves and fully engage with the community? Awareness becomes action. People learn how to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. They learn about early symptoms of malaria, and they become vigilant, empowered guardians of their own health. All of these outcomes don’t just lower malaria rates; they contribute to a stronger, more resilient community.

This is the arduous path that the #ZeroMalaria Program has chosen to walk, and we invite you to join us. Our fight is one that demands resources, medical supplies, and your support. In contributing to this program, you are not just donating funds; you are investing in a present reality—a reality that promises a healthier, more resilient future for the people of East Sumba. Your involvement can make the difference between life and death, between stasis and progress. The need is not theoretical; it is immediate, and it is dire. Together, let’s shatter the complacency surrounding this issue. It’s time to ask the hard questions, take the difficult actions, and save real lives today.