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In the unforgiving landscapes of Southeast Asia’s most arid and remote regions, Alex Wettstein<\/strong>, founder<\/strong> and president<\/strong> of the Fair Future Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0based in Switzerland, sits on the ground, his face marked by unwavering determination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n He is not alone; alongside him are Kawan Neni<\/strong>, the expert<\/strong> in detecting deep underground water<\/a> sources in these unforgiving terrains and facilitating the drilling process<\/strong>, but also Primus<\/strong>, Ino<\/strong>, Elthon<\/strong>, and all the villagers<\/strong> of this very poor village of Laindatang<\/strong><\/a>, where we have been deeply involved since we were 18 months old.<\/p>\n They find themselves at a pivotal moment<\/strong>: they precisely measure the place<\/a> where they hit the water, almost 80 meters<\/strong> below the surface. This new water source<\/a> is a lifeline<\/strong> for families who have known nothing but hardship<\/strong>, illness<\/strong>, and constant struggle. In these ultra-rural areas<\/strong>, access to clean water<\/strong>, sanitation<\/strong>, electricity<\/strong>, and basic healthcare<\/strong> is a distant dream. It\u2019s a harsh reality that Alex and the foundation have been fighting against for 15 long years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As the Swiss-based foundation approaches its 15th anniversary<\/strong> in February 2024<\/strong>, Alex remains as dedicated<\/strong> and active<\/strong> as ever. It embodies the Swiss foundation\u2019s unwavering commitment<\/strong> to bringing tangible<\/strong> and transformative change<\/strong> to these isolated communities. This photo not only captures a moment of discovery<\/a> of water<\/strong>, but testifies to the enduring spirit of humanitarian work<\/strong>, of selfless dedication<\/strong> without expectations, aiming only at the gift of smiles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Although finding<\/a> water is an essential facet<\/strong> of their mission, it is not the only objective. Often, Alex and his large team of tireless volunteers<\/strong> provide lifesaving medical care<\/strong>, reaching out to those who are suffering<\/strong>. Access to healthcare<\/strong> is Fair Future\u2019s primary mission<\/strong>. Their work is far from a fairy tale<\/strong>; it is a relentless quest to make a real difference<\/strong> in the lives of those who need it most. It’s hard, it’s hot, it’s inaccessible, it’s complicated… and it’s expensive.<\/p>\n In this concise account, we get a glimpse of the unwavering efforts of Alex and the Fair Future Foundation, always at the forefront, striving to provide water<\/strong>, healthcare<\/strong>, and, above all, hope<\/strong> to the most vulnerable. It reminds us that even in the most difficult landscapes, compassion<\/strong> and dedication<\/strong> can flourish, and that is where our hope lies \u2013 beneath the surface.<\/p>\n We sincerely thank you for supporting<\/a> the #WaterConnections project<\/a> on the Laindatang<\/a> site during phases #2 and #3.<\/p>\n We wish you a beautiful day wherever you are<\/strong>. Remember to take care of yourself and everyone you love. It is the most important.<\/em> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/fairfuturefoundation.org\/documentation\/projects\/water-connections-laindatang\/Laindatang-step-2-3-WaterConnections-2024.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Laindatang #WaterConnections – Phase #2 and #3″ admin_label=”Button: Laindatang #WaterConnections – Phase #2 and #3 proposal” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”2f2dfe93-bb93-411d-8bbe-35748e996e31″ custom_margin=”1vh|0px|1vh|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fairfuturefoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_1774.jpg” title_text=”IMG_1774″ show_in_lightbox=”on” show_bottom_space=”off” force_fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Image: Alex PMC Pulu Panjang” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ea6146b2-c3b3-47ab-b6c3-d9ff6db2ea7d” custom_margin=”2vh||0vh||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Seid Ihr bereit, einen Unterschied in den Lebensbedingungen von ultra-l\u00e4ndlichen Gemeinden in S\u00fcdostasien zu bewirken? Schlie\u00dft euch uns an und erfahrt die 15-j\u00e4hrige Reise von Alex Wettstein mit Fair Future Foundation. Zusammen k\u00f6nnen wir Hoffnung, sauberes Wasser, Gesundheitsversorgung und Transformation f\u00fcr die Bed\u00fcrftigen schaffen. Lassen Sie uns einen echten Unterschied bewirken.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":179,"featured_media":389981,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[815,608,413],"tags":[614,652,434,621,518,849,651,463,467,602,487,452,500,451,436,491,489,775,449,561,578,577,519,550,625,566,558,468],"class_list":["post-389989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fair-future-official","category-real-life-stories","category-transparency-updates","tag-alex-wettstein","tag-anniversary","tag-clean-safe-water","tag-courage","tag-creativity","tag-donation","tag-dowsing","tag-drilling","tag-empowerment","tag-fair-future-foundation","tag-field-medicine","tag-healthcare","tag-jerrrycan","tag-kawan-sehat","tag-laindatang","tag-medical-care","tag-medical-emergencies","tag-nutrition-and-food-security","tag-primary-medical-care","tag-rainwater","tag-rotary-australia","tag-rotary-international","tag-rural-areas","tag-sumba-timur","tag-team","tag-volunteers","tag-water-shortages","tag-working-together"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
Alex<\/a> \u2013 Fair Future Foundation \u2013 20.01.2024, Rumah Kambera<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n