We're building dozens of ferrocement tanks in the remote region of East Sumba, each capable of holding over 5,300 litres of clean water. Local families participate in their construction, ensuring long-term sustainability. Access to clean water prevents disease and transforms daily lives. Join us as we develop solutions.
Responsible Giving: Fair Future Donation Guidelines
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How Fair Future ensures transparency, financial security, and impact through responsible giving.
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Conducting malaria research in Umalulu to develop urgent health solutions for affected communities.
Responsible Giving β Our Pledge to You
Accepting donations is a profound responsibility that we at Fair Future Foundation take very seriously. Every franc entrusted to us becomes an actionβdirectly funding healthcare, clean water, and sustainable solutions in the worldβs most isolated communities.
We adhere to clear principles for how we receive and utilise every contribution to ensure it aligns with our mission of saving lives and improving futures.
Purposeful Giving
Fair Future accepts donations that match our mission and statutory obligations. We encourage donors to read our mission statement and statutes, available on our website.
Financial Security for All
Your financial security is as important as our work. We will never accept a donation that might jeopardise your stability. We believe in fostering sustainable support without imposing burdens.
Tax Recognition
Fair Future is recognised as a tax-exempt Swiss foundation. We advise all donors to seek professional advice on the potential benefits of their gifts under Swiss law.
Forms of Support
We accept donations in cash or listed securities. In-kind services (like medical or technical expertise) are welcome if they align with our programmes and values.
Volunteering β Heart of Fair Future
Volunteers are at the core of our operationsβno salaries are paid, only committed action. Volunteers must be of legal age or have written consent from guardians.
Thoughtful Gift Assessment
Donations of real estate, personal property, or with usage restrictions are carefully evaluated to protect your intent and our missionβs integrity.
Transparency and Respect
We acknowledge donors for tax purposes and respect anonymity requests. We guarantee complete confidentiality for anonymous donations.
No Third-Party Compensation
Fair Future never pays third parties to facilitate donations. Every donation is received with heartfelt gratitude and directed fully to where itβs needed most.
Thank You
Your generosity drives actionβ93% of every donation directly funds life-saving programmes. Together, we build a future where every child has the right to health, clean water, and dignity.
Alex Wettstein β Fair Future Foundation – Updated in May 2025
Donation Processing Fees and Transparency
Please note: While Fair Future Foundation does not charge any fees to process your donations, third-party payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, and Twint) do apply small transaction fees. These fees help ensure the security and reliability of your donation.
- Stripe: 1.4% + CHF 0.30 for European cards or 2.9% + CHF 0.30 for non-European cards
- PayPal: 1.9% to 2.9% + CHF 0.55 per transaction
- Twint: 1.3% to 1.5%, with no fixed fee
- Swiss bank transfers: No fees for domestic transfers
We encourage all donors to review these details before contributing. Your generosity directly supports our humanitarian programs.
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The essentials
Primary Medical Care (PMC)
Lifeβsaving care where no doctors are available
In villages without clinics, our Kawan Sehat health agentsβmostly womenβprovide first aid, wound treatment, antimalarials, antibiotics, fever management, and referrals. They see 700β1,000 patients each month across East Sumba. Ongoing training and resupplyβguided by a 150βpage manual and regular intensive sessionsβensure care remains safe and consistent. Your support funds medicines, diagnostics, and supervision that save lives.
Clean Water Connections
Every drop collected is a life protected.
Since 2019, we have constructed dozens of ferro-cement tanks ranging from 5,000 to 5,350 litres, working alongside families, and a 115 mΒ³ reservoir in Laindatang to ensure access to clean water. New projects in Lapinu add more tanks and sanitation blocks. Access to water reduces diarrheal diseases, improves nutrition, and enables girls to remain in school. Simple tools, local labour, and durable designs enable communities to maintain these systems independently.
Kawan Against Malaria
Prevention, diagnosis, treatmentβvillage by village
Malaria remains endemic in East Sumba. We deploy long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), rapid blood tests, treatment, and IRS planning where needed. Our Umalulu baseline study maps hotspots and practices to guide action. Health agents educate families on night protection, early testing, and correct dosing. With consistent nets, diagnostics, and training, we reduce casesβand save lives.
Light for Education β SolarBuddy
When night falls, learning continues.
In 2025, we gained tax-free approval to distribute 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps for children and schools without electricity. The lamps charge during the day and provide light for homework, safety, and community study at night. Larger units support classrooms; smaller units are given to students. A yearly pipeline now helps us reach more villages. Light improves attendance, reading time, and learning outcomes.
Womenβs Empowerment & Training
From caregivers to certified community health leaders
Most Kawan Sehat are women. Through intensive training, field coaching, and a modular 15-chapter curriculum, they gain clinical skills, triage methods, prevention tools, and record-keeping. Certification boosts confidence, income opportunities, and community respect. When women lead care locally, families seek help earlier, and health indicators improve for everyoneβespecially children.
Prevention & Health Education
Posters, school sessions, community talks
We run an expanding range of prevention campaigns: tobacco harms, waste & water safety, alcohol risks, and sexual health/STIs. Materials are designed for all literacy levels, printed on fabric for durability, and delivered by health agents in homes and schools. Clear visuals plus simple steps = real behaviour change that prevents illness before it begins.
Support Logistics β The Trucks of Life
If supplies donβt move, care doesnβt happen
Our medical truck and the Truck nβ Load carry up to four tonnes of medicines, solar gear, and water-system materials across ferries and off-road tracks. Logistics also enables emergency runs, resupply for agents, and equipment installations. This backbone turns donations into delivered careβon time, in the hardest places. Fuel, tyres, maintenance: all mission-critical.
Volunteer With Us
Field, workshop, or remoteβthereβs a role for you
Join on the ground in Sumba, lend skills in Bali or Switzerland, or help remotely with medical logistics, translation, mapping, media, grants or education content. We prioritise practical impact, safety, and clear tasks. Short missions and long commitments are both welcome. Your time can build a reservoir, train a health agentβor light a classroom.
Transparency & Swiss Expertise
Trust earned through experience and integrity
Since 2008, +/- 93% of every franc has directly funded fieldwork. Accounts are approved annually by the Foundation Board, certified auditors, and Swiss authorities. We operate with minimal overhead and only local salaries, depending on volunteer efforts and strict controls. Precision, accountability, Swiss Expertise and results drive every franc we allocate.
InβKind & Medical Donations
From a bandage to a solar panelβeverything counts
We accept medical supplies (bandages, infusion sets, RDTs, malaria medication), water system materials, and educational and solar equipment. Thanks to our customs approvals, large humanitarian shipments can arrive taxβfree and be tracked to their destination. Donate items in Sumba, Denpasar, or Switzerlandβour team ensures they reach those where they can save the most lives.
Breakdown of the donations received
- The percentage of expenses directly incurred within the framework of our actions, on the ground in favor of all of our actions! 93%
- Healthy living, health, education, women's & childhood programs, access to water and energy 65%
- Education for children, parents, families, schools, remote villages and teachers 18%
- Logistics accommodation, food, travel, transportation, voluntary management, cargo 9%
- Administration, fundraising, management in Indonesia and Switzerland for both Organisations 8%
Why donate to Fair Future?
Long-standing Commitment:Β Since 2008, the Fair Future Foundation has provided essential medical, social, educational, and infrastructural support to communities facing life-threatening challenges such as diseases, shortages of water or food, epidemics, pandemics, and natural disasters. WithΒ over 16 years of experience, the foundation has a proven track record of making a significant difference in the lives of those in need.
Independent and Impartial Action: Fair Future operates independently and impartially, ensuring that its actions are driven solely by the best interests of its communities. This autonomy is facilitated by its funding structure, which relies completely on private resources. By supporting Fair Future, you help maintain its independent approach and enable impartial humanitarian aid.
Transparency and Accountability:Β Fair Future is dedicated to transparency and accountability. In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, anΒ impressive 93% of its expenses were allocated directly to social missions, ensuring that your donation has a direct impact on those in need. The provided link allows access to detailed financial information about the foundation's accounts, offering complete visibility into how your contribution is utilised.
By donating to the Fair Future Foundation, you become integral to its crucial work, supporting vital social missions and empowering needy communities. Your contribution has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of those facing challenging circumstances. Together, we can make a positive difference and build a fairer future for all.
Data Privacy Statement
At Fair Future, we prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information. Any data collected through this form is solely intended for the Fair Future Foundation Board, authorised fundraising personnel, and third parties entrusted by Fair Future for internal management purposes. Rest assured that these data will only be retained for the necessary duration to achieve these specific purposes.
It is possible that your data may be transferred to a country outside the European Union. However, any such transfer will strictly adhere to the appropriate safeguards required by data protection regulations to ensure the security and confidentiality of your information.
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act, you have various rights concerning your personal data. These include the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict processing, data portability, and object to the processing or use of your data for prospecting purposes. You can exercise these rights by contacting us via email or by mail at our headquarters in Switzerland: Ch. des Longues Raies 9 - 1261 Le Vaud (vd) - Switzerland. For further details, please refer to our privacy policy.
Please note that providing your postal address is necessary for issuing the tax receipt, while your email address is required for its delivery for online donations. Be assured that we handle this information responsibly and securely.
Secure Payment Guarantee
At Fair Future Foundation, we prioritize the security of your online transactions on our website. Your peace of mind is important to us, so we assure you that the banking information required to process your payment is handled with the highest security measures in place. We do not store this sensitive information on our computer systems.
To guarantee the reliability of your transactions, your bank data is encrypted using SSL encryption technology. You can easily identify the secure space by checking that the Fair Future Foundation URL begins with HTTPS.
In compliance with the European Directive on Payment Services 2 (PSD2 standard), we have implemented additional security measures to enhance the safety of online payments. Depending on your bank, you may be prompted to confirm your donation through various methods such as SMS verification, mobile applications, websites, Cloudflare, Google Auth, and more.
Our dedicated donor service team is readily available to address any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact us via email or phone at +41796312969.
Thank you for entrusting Fair Future with your donations. Your support helps us continue our vital work in communities in need, and we are committed to ensuring the utmost security for your contributions.