In the remote communities of East Sumba, 20 new Kawan Sehat health agents have been certified through the Primary Medical Care program. These 19 women and one man are now essential providers of life-saving care in their villages, which lack formal healthcare facilities. Their dedication and increasing proficiency are crucial for the well-being of their communities, representing a significant milestone in rural healthcare.
Malaria continues to pose a daily threat in this area. Through Kawan Against Malaria, we monitor cases, test all fevers, protect homes, and educate families. The use of bed nets, spraying, and prompt treatment turns statistical data into lives that endure quietly, rather than ending prematurely.
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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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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 footballs donated by our...
Empowering Health Workers with Essential Care Guides
In the remote region of Mbinudita, East Sumba, two dedicated health workers are making a difference through the Primary Medical Care program. Equipped with essential care guides, they deliver life-saving medical care and provide education to thousands. Their impact extends beyond health, influencing every aspect of community well-being. These women are more than caregivers – they are superheroes in their communities.
Clean Water Access with Safe and Inexpensive Tanks
In ultra-rural areas where clean water is scarce, ferrocement tanks are the ideal solution. These tanks, built by our...
Transforming Unsafe Spaces into Healthy Environments
It is absolutely crucial to transform unsanitary school toilets into clean and hygienic environments in remote rural...
SolarBuddy lamps and letters connect two worlds
Children from countries including Australia and the United States assembled the solar lamps that were distributed to...
Teaching kids how SolarBuddy lights can change their lives
Ayu from the Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia is demonstrating how SolarBuddy lamps will improve the lives of...
SolarBuddy Lamps: Transforming Lives in Rural Indonesia
SolarBuddy lamps are making a difference in the lives of people living in remote areas of Indonesia. These lamps...
Courage and Determination at Laindatang Water Connections
Our team at the drilling site of Phase 3 of the Laindatang Water Connection Project in East Sumba demonstrates...
Matawai the Shades of Water: Mbinudita’s Water Journey
Our documentary, "Matawai de Shades of Water," premiered in the remote village of Mbinudita. The film explores the...
Empowering Rural Women Health Workers
In the Mahu sub-district of Wairara, health workers from Kawan Sehat diligently restocked their medication supplies...
Primary Medical Care in Rural Areas Saves Lives
Alex skillfully performed a surgical incision on a young man from Hambarita who had been bitten by a deadly snake....














