We are donating 38 SolarBuddy lamps to illuminate homes in Lapinu.
SolarBuddy lamps for Lapinu school children.
Reaching the small school in Matawai Katingga requires a nearly three-hour motorbike journey through the challenging terrains of dry hills, stones, and dust. We carry essential supplies, einschließlich SolarBuddy lamps, patient files, soap, and toothbrushes. This is not just a visit; it forms part of our mission for Primary Medical Care in one of East Sumba’s most remote areas.
Upon arrival, we are greeted by a hot bamboo classroom lacking electricity und running water. Instead, children depend on natural light filtering through the bamboo walls. At night, they are exposed to the harmful effects of kerosene und wood smoke, leading to respiratory problems, a significant health issue. Our team, in collaboration with Kawan Baik, stress the importance of clean light as a form of healthcare, preventing exposure to harmful pollutants.
We distribute lamps, instructing each child on how to charge them using solar energy and how to maintain them. Bildung on hygiene, safe water, nutrition, and basic healthcare is provided — transforming yellow containers into handwashing stations.
Using the SolarBuddy app, each lamp is monitored, offering transparency to Rotary und Partner, emphasising logistics as a form of preventive medicine. This initiative combines medicine, engineering, and education, reducing the need for medication by tackling root causes. A little light, indeed, heralds change. From the hills, small green dots of light indicate each child’s newfound Sicherheit und Gesundheit.
Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia support us in this life-changing endeavour. Thank you very much.
Today, the 17th of November 2025 – Alex Wettstein
In Short – Why light is medicine
Replacing a single kerosene flame with a solar lamp can cut indoor smoke particles by nearly 90 per cent, which lowers pneumonia and asthma in children. Extra evening light lets them study safely at home instead of near roads or fires, reduces burns, and decreases family stress during long dark nights.
Wai Pa Luri Wangu | Rainwater tank for clean water access
SolarBuddy lamps Matawai Katingga for child health, prevention, and nighttime safety in East Sumba.
Clean solar light and hygiene lessons for one isolated bamboo school
Reaching the small school in Matawai Katingga takes a nearly three-hour motorbike journey through the challenging terrains of dry hills, stones, and dust. We carry essential supplies, including SolarBuddy lamps, patient files, soap, and toothbrushes. This is not just a visit; it’s part of our mission to provide primary medical care in one of East Sumba’s most isolated areas.
Upon arrival, we’re met with a hot bamboo classroom devoid of electricity and running water. Instead, children rely on natural light filtering through the walls. At night, they are exposed to the harmful effects of kerosene and wood smoke, which leads to respiratory issues — a significant health concern. Our team, in collaboration with Kawan, emphasises the importance of clean light as a form of healthcare, preventing exposure to harmful pollutants.
We distribute lamps, teaching each child how to charge them using solar energy and maintain them. Education on hygiene, safe water, nutrition, and basic healthcare is imparted — transforming yellow containers into handwashing stations.
Through the SolarBuddy app, each lamp is tracked, offering transparency to Rotary and partners, highlighting logistics as a form of preventive medicine. This initiative combines medicine, engineering, and education, reducing the need for medication by addressing its root causes. A little light, indeed, heralds change. From the hills, small green dots of light indicate each child’s newfound safety and health.
Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia stand by us in this life-changing endeavour.
Wir laden alle herzlich ein verzaubert durch dieses Geschichte um unsere Welt zu erkunden Fotogalerie, Zeuge dieses außerordentliche Anstrengung, und engagieren uns weiter mit unseren Mission durch uns Instagram-Konto.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Stiftung Medizinsoziales Camp in Ost-Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – the 17th of November, 2025
Other inspiring organisations
Liste der verwandten Organisationen mit Hyperlinks
- WaterAidVerbessert den Zugang zu sauberem Wasser und sanitären Einrichtungen durch Gemeinschaftssysteme und Hygienepädagogik.
- UNICEF WASHFördert die Bereitstellung sicherer Wasserversorgung für Kinder mithilfe skalierbarer Programme und praktischen Anleitungen vor Ort.
- WHO Wasser, Sanitärversorgung und Hygiene: Festlegt Normen und Instrumente zur Senkung der Gesundheitsrisiken.
- Rotary InternationalUnterstützt die Wasserinfrastruktur in der Gemeinde und technische Partnerschaften.
- Malaria Partners Internationall: Fosters Malariaprävention an der Schnittstelle von Wasser und Gesundheit.
- SolarBuddyLeistet Solarlampen, die die Sicherheit und die Lernzeit in Gemeinden ohne Stromversorgung verbessern.
- CDC Safe WaterGibt praktische Hinweise zur Wassersicherheit und zur Krankheitsprävention.
