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.

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Highlighted: Real Stories, Urgent Needs, and Team Updates

Fair Future Foundation values individual narratives. Check out our Highlighted section featuring genuine accounts, passionate volunteers, and urgent issues. Get an insight into Fair Future’s core purpose and join us to make a positive impact!

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Truck of Life heads back to Sumba for vital medical fieldwork

24.11.2025 | On the 27th, the Truck of Life, Alex and Erwin leave for East Sumba to support Kawan Sehat health workers, restock essential medicines, and carry out field evaluations in villages with no medical access. A demanding mission, and we will keep you informed.

New HIV prevention posters for ultra rural East Indonesia communities

24.11.2025 | HIV cases are rising in Nusa Tenggara Timur. Fair Future and health teams launch a prevention campaign with new posters on testing, safe sex, and stigma-free care for villages that have no access to health information.

Primary Medical Care: new 2024 field report from rural Sumba

23.11.2025 | Our latest Primary Medical Care quarterly report is online. Kawan Sehat health workers treat thousands of patients in ultra-rural East Sumba and record diseases, medicines, and costs of care where there is no doctor at all.

Seeking 30 Android Phones to Equip Rural Kawan Sehat Health Workers

13.11.2025 - We urgently seek a manufacturer willing to donate 30 simple Android phones for our Kawan Sehat health workers. These devices are vital for using our medical app and caring for 1,000 patients monthly. Contact us if you can help.

One School Electrified—Over 100 Still Waiting for Light

07.11.2025 - Electrifying one school may seem small, yet it changes everything. In East Sumba, over 100 schools and villages still live without power. Together, we can bring light, opportunity, and hope to many more.

Solar Electrification Brings Power to SDN Mbajik School in East Sumba

07.11.2025 - Fair Future has powered SDN Mbajik School with solar energy—16 panels, a 14kW battery, and a hybrid inverter now supply electricity to 80 students and teachers. A first step toward sustainable energy and better education.

Fair Future Donates CHF 19,248.96 to Fund 2025/26 Primary Medical Care

07.10.2025 - Fair Future has donated CHF 19,248.96 (IDR 400M) to support the 2025/26 Primary Medical Care program. This vital funding ensures continued medical care, medicines, and support for remote Indonesian communities.

Connecting the Roof to Laindatang’s 115m³ Reservoir for First Rain

01.10.2025 - Today, we connect the roof to the 115m³ reservoir in Laindatang. After two months of drying, the structure is ready. Soon, the next rain will begin filling it. A big step toward sustainable clean water for the village.

Fair Future Allocates CHF 1,500 for Essential Medicines

30.09.2025 - We allocated nearly CHF 1,500 to purchase essential medicines, covering about two months of needs. These supplies are crucial for treating patients in remote communities with limited access to healthcare.

Final Report on the Construction of Eight Ferrocement Tanks in Hambarita

13.09.2025 - The final report on Hambarita’s eight ferrocement reservoirs is now online. These 4,400–5,300L tanks provide vital clean water for 151 residents. Read the full document and see how this project strengthens resilience

Explore Fair Future’s Interactive Map of East Sumba Projects

05.09.25 — Discover our detailed East Sumba map, showing schools, villages, and communities without electricity or clean water. Learn where Fair Future works daily to bring healthcare, water, and light to remote populations.

2024 Accounts Approved: 16 Years of Transparency and Excellence

19.05.25 - Our 2024 accounts are officially approved by our certified Swiss auditor, without remarks, for the 16th year. Please read the full audit report on our documentation page. Accountability is our commitment.

Breaking Menstrual Taboos: Dignity and Health for Every Girl

13.05.25 - Menstruation is not shameful—it’s natural. Yet in ultra-rural Indonesia, girls lack access to hygiene, education, and support. Fair Future works to restore dignity and health. Please read our full article to understand and act.

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The Highlighted category of Fair Future Foundation brings attention to key initiatives, inspiring stories, and essential updates from our work in ultra-rural Indonesia. These posts feature the most impactful programs and projects, showing how our efforts in medical care, education, clean water access, and community empowerment are making real differences. Join us here to see the heart of our mission and the hope we bring to those who need it most.

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Donate Now: Light up lives with solar lights in rural areas

by Alex | Oct 31, 2023 | Call for Donation, Education & Social, Urgent Needs

In the remote corners of Eastern Indonesia, darkness falls rapidly, hindering essential activities like education and healthcare. Discover how Fair Future Foundation is addressing this challenge by introducing solar lamps to illuminate homes. These small solar systems not only extend the hours of light but also serve as a crucial lifeline to charge mobile phones for emergency healthcare access and educational enrichment. Join us in this transformative journey from darkness to hope, as we empower isolated communities to take control of their future.

Donate now: Aid #ZeroMalaria with two New Microscopes

by Alex | Oct 30, 2023 | Health and medicine, Kawan Against Malaria, Urgent Needs

Join us in an urgent initiative that tackles the deadly malaria epidemic head-on in Eastern Indonesia. Learn how Olympus Trinocular Microscopes serve as a linchpin in diagnosing this disease accurately and why they’re indispensable. Your financial contribution can purchase these crucial devices, directly impacting the reduction of mortality rates and ensuring more effective treatments. Now is the time to act; lives are in the balance

With us for new purchases of drugs and medical equipment

by Alex | Oct 27, 2023 | Child Health, Health and medicine, Real Life Stories

Journey to the heart of Fair Future’s operations at our base camp in Denpasar. Learn how meticulous planning, courage, and commitment are driving the delivery of essential medicines and medical care to ultra-rural communities in East Sumba. Discover how our #TruckOfLife mission and #PrimaryMedicalCare program are not just sending medicines, but are sending hope, vitality, and a brighter future.

Daniel Fight Against Malaria: Fair Future’s #ZeroMalaria Program

by Alex | Oct 17, 2023 | Child Health, Kawan Against Malaria, Real Life Stories

In the isolated village of Lulundilo, a young boy named Daniel has been diagnosed with malaria. With limited access to healthcare, the stakes are high. Dive into Fair Future Foundation’s rigorous on-the-ground efforts through their #ZeroMalaria program, which is not only providing immediate treatment but also equipping communities for a sustainable future.

Meet Wahyu: A Creative Force for Health and Development

by Alex | Oct 17, 2023 | Education & Social, Our Communication, The team

Meet Wahyu, the gifted artist whose creative spirit infuses Fair Future Foundation’s mission with vibrant colors of transformation. Through his artistry, he’s illuminating the path to healthier, happier communities, one brushstroke at a time. Join us in welcoming Wahyu to our journey of compassion and change.

A Word from Alex: The Unyielding Battle for Medical Equity in East Sumba

by Alex | Oct 15, 2023 | Child Health, Our Communication, Real Life Stories

In this poignant narrative, Alex Wettstein, founder of Fair Future, takes us into the trenches of the foundation’s work in East Sumba. From combating rampant diseases like malaria to navigating the glaring absence of international aid, Fair Future’s commitment is unwavering. A must-read to understand the arduous yet imperative mission to bring medical equity to one of the most impoverished regions in Southeast Asia.

Behind the Scenes: Fair Future’s Anti-Malaria Effort in East Sumba

by Alex | Sep 30, 2023 | Kawan Against Malaria, Learning, Urgent Needs

Fair Future Foundation, in collaboration with Kawan Baik and Sumba Volunteer, is taking bold steps to eradicate malaria in one of the world’s most affected regions—East Sumba, Indonesia. This comprehensive program aims to serve tens of thousands of people, focusing on early diagnosis and effective treatment. With more than 10 tons of medical equipment and a dedicated team, we are committed to this cause as a moral obligation. Read on to discover the intricate details of this life-changing initiative.

Rambu Mirna’s Battle: Fight against malaria in East Sumba’s Remote Areas

by Alex | Sep 30, 2023 | Empowerment, Kawan Against Malaria, Real Life Stories

Embark on a profound journey alongside Rambu Mirna as she courageously battles malaria in the heart of remote East Sumba, where healthcare is a distant dream. Dive into the remarkable story of resilience and hope, and discover how Fair Future Foundation’s #ZeroMalaria initiative is not just saving lives but also transforming entire communities. Join us in this life-changing narrative of overcoming adversity and restoring futures in the most isolated corners of Indonesia.

Urgent Donation Appeal: Save Lives with Fair Future’s Critical Humanitarian Programs

by Alex | Sep 21, 2023 | Education & Social, Health and medicine, Urgent Needs

Fair Future Foundation faces a critical situation that threatens the continuation of our lifesaving programs in Indonesia. With only 4000 francs left, we urgently require your support to sustain our medical and social initiatives. Your donation will help us purchase essential medical equipment, provide clean water and nutritious food, and fight diseases like Malaria and Tuberculosis. This is a dire call to humanity—every donation counts. Help us ensure a brighter tomorrow for those who need it most

Our aim is to take swift action against malaria

by Alex | May 24, 2023 | Child Health, Kawan Against Malaria, Urgent Needs

Malaria has a significant impact on Eastern Indonesia, specifically Sumba Timur, due to its remote and inaccessible locations, insufficient healthcare infrastructure, and limited preventative measures. Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria are both prevalent in these areas, with malaria transmission occurring year-round. We have partnered with various donors and organizations to take swift and efficient action to address this critical health issue.

Water Connections project in Laindatang

by Alex | Mar 6, 2023 | Laindatang 23/25, Urgent Needs, Water Connections

The Water Connections project, Laindatang Site, is our current top priority. Laindatang is a village without water. Everyone is sick and does not have enough to eat and drink. Children are underweight, and so are adults. We must act for these hundreds of people and give them access to clean water. Here, malaria, dengue fever and infectious diarrhoea linked to contaminated water problems are taking their toll. After completing the feasibility studies, we are ready to implement this project this month. Indeed, we are there now and wish to start this necessary project for the hundreds of people suffering from the lack of water in the region.

List of drugs we need to buy

by Alex | Jan 18, 2023 | Health and medicine, Kawan Against Malaria, Urgent Needs

To make it simple and short, we urgently need a lot of medicines (see the list attached in the post) and sanitary equipment such as antiseptics, dressings and other small miscellaneous equipment. Indeed, friends, all our stocks are almost finished because we have prescribed or used everything, which is a good thing. On the other hand and from tomorrow, we can no longer treat patients except for simple problems that do not require medical treatment.

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