Drone view of the Hambarita house and the blue Wai Pa Luri Wangu rainwater tank standing alone on the dry plateau of East Sumba.
Wai Pa Luri Wangu, Hambarita
This small blue tank signifies a révolution in Hambarita. With a capacity of 5,300 litres, it is one of eight new rainwater reservoirs built collaboratively with the community. The tank efficiently captures rainwater from a tin roof, filters it, and stores it right beside homes. For the three families and sixteen individuals living here, this is not just infrastructure — it is life-saving innovation and preventive healthcare.
Before this initiative, families faced daunting journeys walking with jerrycans over rough terrain or relied on collecting water from shallow, Contaminé pits frequented by animals. This led to children missing school, adults losing valuable work hours, and frequent illnesses, including diarrhoea and skin infections. Our photographies depict the harsh realities of the past — dust-laden paths, sunburned faces, and motorbikes overloaded with plastic containers.
In collaboration with the local community, Un avenir juste et Amis proches Indonesia meticulously constructed the Wai Pa Luri Wangu tank. Steel and rebar were expertly shaped and secured to form the tank’s robust skeleton. Layer by layer, cement and sand moulded a resilient outer shell capable of withstanding environmental stresses. The tank’s smooth interior plaster surface minimises algae et germ growth. Additionally, a first flush system ensures impurities are washed away, and strategic overflow drainage keeps paths safe from mud.
Water is now easily accessible, enabling mothers to wash their hands before meals, clean wounds promptly, and provide their children with safe drinking water. Elders are liberated from arduous treks with heavy water loads. Here in East Sumba, we call this soins médicaux at its most effective — preventing illness long before hospital beds are required.
- Nous vous invitons à lire le rapport final de ce projet est disponible ici en téléchargeant ce document PDF.
- Vous aimeriez aussi pour participer à la construction de l’un de ces réservoirs ?
- Explorez la carte interactive du projet Laindatang Hambarita Pour voir l’emplacement exact de chaque réservoir et des ouvrages connexes.
- Visitez la galerie en ligne complète of over sixty images related to these eight reservoirs.
- Consultez la galerie complète de neuf panneaux d'information that detail the story, capacity, and impact of each reservoir.
Today, the 17th of November 2025 – Alex Wettstein
In Short · When a house becomes a small clinic
With the Wai Pa Luri Wangu tank, every visit from a Kawan Sehat health agent changes. There is clean water on site to wash hands, mix oral rehydration for diarrhea, clean wounds and give medicines safely. Fewer patients need to be transported far away, because basic treatment can finally start at home.
Wai Pa Luri Wangu | Réservoir d'eau de pluie pour un accès à de l'eau propre
Wai Pa Luri Wangu rainwater tank for Hambarita health and daily life
A 5,300 litre ferrocement tank that turns short storms into safe water
The Wai Pa Luri Wangu rainwater tank, a 5,300-litre ferrocement marvel, transforms short storms into a reliable supply of safe water for Hambarita. This achievement, carried out by Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia, represents a cornerstone of primary healthcare, directly within the villagers’ yards.
Built with the assistance of local communities, the tank’s sturdy walls are made from bent steel, mesh, and layered cement, designed to withstand heat, shocks, and the intense monsoon cycles. The smooth plaster inside and outside minimises biofilm formation, ensuring the rainwater stays safe for drinking, cooking, and washing. A first flush and screening system efficiently removes dust, ash, and leaves, keeping the water clean. Overflow is directed to a soak pit, maintaining dry paths and preventing accidents as villagers carry loads.
By repositioning the tap close to kitchens and washing areas, women, elders, and children save several hours weekly, avoiding hazardous motorbike rides with jerrycans. This system reduces reliance on costly tanker water, allowing families to allocate more resources to food, seeds, and education. Community ownership is strengthened through regular cleaning, gutter maintenance, and system inspections. Thus, this project exemplifies preventive medical work by providing home access to clean water, reducing illnesses such as diarrheal diseases and skin infections, and even preventing fractures before clinical intervention is necessary.
Nous vous invitons cordialement à tous captivé par là histoire découvrir notre Galerie photo, témoignez de cela Effort extraordinaire, et nous engageons davantage à collaborer avec nos mission par notre intermédiaire Compte Instagram.
Alex Wettstein – Un avenir juste Fondation Camp médico-social Dans l’Est de Sumbawa – La maison de Kambera, Lambanapu – the 17th of November, 2025
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- WaterAidAméliore l’accès à l’eau potable et aux services d’assainissement grâce aux systèmes communautaires et à l’éducation en hygiène.
- UNICEF WASHPromote l’accès à de l’eau salubre pour les enfants grâce à des programmes évolutifs et à une assistance sur le terrain.
- OMS : Eau, assainissement et hygièneÉtablit des normes et des outils de réduction des risques pour la santé.
- Rotary International: Soutient les infrastructures d’eau communautaires et les partenariats techniques.
- Malaria Partners Internationall: Fosters la prévention du paludisme au croisement entre l’eau et la santé.
- SolarBuddyFournit des lampes solaires qui améliorent la sécurité et le temps d’étude dans les communautés dépourvues de réseau électrique.
- CDC Safe WaterFournit des conseils pratiques sur la sécurité de l’eau et la prévention des maladies.
