Teachers in rural villages in East Sumba heal and save lives. It is a unique program in the world, as evidenced by the images taken by these new…
Picture of the day

The Picture of the Day category shares one daily image from ultra-rural Indonesia, captured during real field work.
Each photo documents medical care, disease prevention, clean water access, and community life as it is, with no staging. This is visual evidence of constraints, decisions, and measurable impact where healthcare access is limited.
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Having water allows them to drink and eat, to live better
Reliable water access helps rural families grow vegetables, improve food preparation and strengthen everyday household resilience in East Sumba.
New sanitary facilities for a healthier life
Families in Mbinudita gain access to clean water, toilets and washing facilities through the Water Connections program.
HDPE pipe rolls that we use to create the Water Connections.
Fair Future teams install long HDPE pipe runs connecting boreholes, reservoirs and sanitation facilities across Mbinudita in East Sumba.
Clean water in the house for the first time
The Water Connections network brings clean water directly to homes in Mbinudita, reducing long collection journeys for families in rural East Sumba.
A Lifetime work: Collecting water for the family
Women and children in rural East Sumba often spend hours collecting water, reducing time available for school, family care and other daily activities.
Primary Medical Care in Rural Areas – The book
This 14-module training book gives rural teachers practical guidance on first aid, prevention and medical emergencies where professional care is difficult to reach.
Primary Medical Care Training with the Bupati of Sumba Timur
The Regent of East Sumba visits a Primary Medical Care training session where more than 60 rural teachers are learning first aid and community health skills.
Clean water and healthy toilets for the first time
Families in Mbinudita gain access to clean water and sanitation close to home through the Water Connections program after years of severe water scarcity.
Aimere, the Truck of Life is ready to board for Waingapu
After several days on the road, the Truck of Life boards the final ferry from Aimere to Waingapu carrying equipment for Fair Future’s field programs.
First aid kits are being prepared here in Sumba
Fair Future prepares first aid kits for rural schools in East Sumba, alongside teacher training in wound care, emergencies and primary medical care.
Kawan Sehat book is finished and printed
The Kawan Sehat book is printed and ready for use in East Sumba, giving children practical health education on prevention, hygiene and everyday care.













