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<\/a>Step-by-step construction of Fair Future\u2019s 115 m\u00b3 rainwater reservoir in Laindatang\u2014built without electricity, road access, or water, to store and filter clean rainwater for the entire village.<\/p><\/div>\n
Access road repair Laindatang<\/strong><\/h4>\nCreating access to the water source in Laindatang<\/a> involved rebuilding a damaged limestone road so machinery and teams could reach the future reservoir<\/a> site. Without this effort, no clean water system could be constructed. This is the first step towards reducing disease and improving community health.<\/p>\nReaching the top of Laindatang<\/a> is already a challenge for pedestrians, and even more so for machinery. To create access to the hill for water, our teams from Fair Future<\/a> and Kawan Baik<\/a> spent days repairing the broken limestone slope. Each metre required stones, shovels, and coordination to prevent vehicles from slipping on the soft white surface. Without a safe access route, no reservoir foundation could be excavated, and the village would continue relying on unsafe water sources that cause diarrhoea, skin infections, and chronic dehydration in children.<\/p>\nOnce the access road was stabilised, the excavator could finally ascend to the designated location. This enabled us to begin shaping the foundation for a reservoir that will transform daily life. The 115,000-litre structure<\/strong> will store enough clean water<\/a> to reduce waterborne diseases and improve hygiene significantly. Repairing this hill road is not only an engineering task; it is a health intervention. Every metre of repair means fewer sick families in the future, and a community moving from survival to stability. Hill access for water marks the start of long-term health improvements.<\/p>\nToday, the 9th of December 2025 \u2013 Alex Wettstein<\/a><\/p>\n\n- <\/i> Download<\/strong> the updated architectural plans for the Laindatang reservoir here<\/a><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Learn more<\/strong> about all nine reservoirs by exploring our dedicated gallery of large information panels placed beside each tank here.<\/a><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Explore<\/strong> the interactive project map for Laindatang and Hambarita to see the exact location of each reservoir and related works. View the map here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Explore<\/strong> the full online gallery of over 66 images from the Laindatang reservoir project here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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In Short | A road that carries future health<\/strong><\/h4>\nBefore a reservoir can rise, the hill must be made accessible. Rebuilding the broken limestone slope in Laindatang is more than logistics. It is the first medical act, opening the way for clean water that will reduce disease for generations.<\/p>\n
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Clean water reservoir in Laindatang<\/h2>\nBuilding foundations for long-term community health<\/h3>\n
Starting this 115,000-litre reservoir<\/strong> in Laindatang meant carving a path into a hill that has never known clean water. To bring the small excavator up there, our teams from Fair Future and Kawan Baik spent days repairing the broken limestone road, pushing stones by hand, guiding the machine metre by metre. On this slope, everything slips: trucks, scooters, people. But without this work, the reservoir’s foundation would simply be impossible.<\/p>\nOnce on site, we rechecked every measurement. A structure of this size needs absolute precision because the foundation determines water quality, filtration, and long-term safety. The 300 tonnes of gravel, sand, and cement that will follow the excavator require space, organisation, and the constant presence of people who know this land.<\/p>\n
For three days, the excavator cut through the soft limestone basin, revealing the shape of Laindatang\u2019s future water source. This is the first time this hill will receive reliable access to clean water. Families here often spend hours every week collecting a few litres that are not always safe to drink. Waterborne diseases affect children first: diarrhoea, skin infections, dehydration, and repeated fevers.<\/p>\n
This work marks the beginning of something vital. A reservoir that will reduce illness, strengthen the community, and give this village what every human being should have: safe water near their home.<\/p>\n
We cordially invite all captivated<\/strong> by this story<\/strong> to explore our\u00a0photo gallery<\/a>, witness this extraordinary effort<\/strong>, and further engage with our mission<\/a> through our\u00a0Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\nAlex Wettstein<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fair Future<\/a> Foundation\u00a0medico-social camp<\/a>\u00a0in East Sumba \u2013\u00a0Rumah Kambera<\/a>, Lambanapu \u2013 the 9th of December, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n- Download<\/strong> the updated architectural plans for the Laindatang reservoir here<\/a><\/li>\n
- Learn more<\/strong> about all nine reservoirs by exploring our dedicated gallery of large information panels placed beside each tank here.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Explore<\/strong> the interactive project map for Laindatang and Hambarita to see the exact location of each reservoir and related works. View the map here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Explore<\/strong> the full online gallery of over 66 images from the Laindatang reservoir project here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div>
Reaching the top of Laindatang<\/a> is already a challenge for pedestrians, and even more so for machinery. To create access to the hill for water, our teams from Fair Future<\/a> and Kawan Baik<\/a> spent days repairing the broken limestone slope. Each metre required stones, shovels, and coordination to prevent vehicles from slipping on the soft white surface. Without a safe access route, no reservoir foundation could be excavated, and the village would continue relying on unsafe water sources that cause diarrhoea, skin infections, and chronic dehydration in children.<\/p>\n Once the access road was stabilised, the excavator could finally ascend to the designated location. This enabled us to begin shaping the foundation for a reservoir that will transform daily life. The 115,000-litre structure<\/strong> will store enough clean water<\/a> to reduce waterborne diseases and improve hygiene significantly. Repairing this hill road is not only an engineering task; it is a health intervention. Every metre of repair means fewer sick families in the future, and a community moving from survival to stability. Hill access for water marks the start of long-term health improvements.<\/p>\n Today, the 9th of December 2025 \u2013 Alex Wettstein<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”In Short | A road that carries future health” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”a81006d2-e285-4e85-bdf8-315a64ce7334″ text_font=”Open Sans|500|||||||” text_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”2vh||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|true|true” link_option_url=”\/category\/education-social\/laindatang-23-25\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#EFF7FF” background_enable_color__hover=”on” dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet=”65%” dsm_modules_popup_width_phone=”95%” dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited=”on|desktop”]<\/p>\n Before a reservoir can rise, the hill must be made accessible. Rebuilding the broken limestone slope in Laindatang is more than logistics. It is the first medical act, opening the way for clean water that will reduce disease for generations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Open the 15 key points about access and health” admin_label=”Open the 15 key points about access and health” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”ea06e631-5eb7-48fe-b975-7d01a636427d” button_text_size=”1rem” custom_margin=”2vh||2vh||true|false” button_letter_spacing_last_edited=”off|desktop” dsm_modules_popup=”on” dsm_modules_popup_library=”25119322″ dsm_modules_popup_width=”25%” dsm_modules_close_icon_color=”#111111″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet=”65%” dsm_modules_popup_width_phone=”95%” dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_main_element__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_button][dsm_text_divider header=”Building the Hill Access for Clean Water” admin_label=”TITLE GALLERY: Building the Hill Access for Clean Water” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” _module_preset=”21536528-39cb-48dd-9e70-e5a08f7ac11f” header_font_size=”1.4rem” custom_margin=”2vh||1vh||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9lbnZpcmEiLCJzZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJwb3N0X2lkIjoiMjUxMTkyOTcifX0=@” link_option_url_new_window=”on” header_font_size_tablet=”1.2rem” header_font_size_phone=”1rem” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” header_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on|hover” header_letter_spacing__hover=”1px”][\/dsm_text_divider][et_pb_code admin_label=”%91envira-gallery id=%2225119297%22%93″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Starting this 115,000-litre reservoir<\/strong> in Laindatang meant carving a path into a hill that has never known clean water. To bring the small excavator up there, our teams from Fair Future and Kawan Baik spent days repairing the broken limestone road, pushing stones by hand, guiding the machine metre by metre. On this slope, everything slips: trucks, scooters, people. But without this work, the reservoir’s foundation would simply be impossible.<\/p>\n Once on site, we rechecked every measurement. A structure of this size needs absolute precision because the foundation determines water quality, filtration, and long-term safety. The 300 tonnes of gravel, sand, and cement that will follow the excavator require space, organisation, and the constant presence of people who know this land.<\/p>\n For three days, the excavator cut through the soft limestone basin, revealing the shape of Laindatang\u2019s future water source. This is the first time this hill will receive reliable access to clean water. Families here often spend hours every week collecting a few litres that are not always safe to drink. Waterborne diseases affect children first: diarrhoea, skin infections, dehydration, and repeated fevers.<\/p>\n This work marks the beginning of something vital. A reservoir that will reduce illness, strengthen the community, and give this village what every human being should have: safe water near their home.<\/p>\n We cordially invite all captivated<\/strong> by this story<\/strong> to explore our\u00a0photo gallery<\/a>, witness this extraordinary effort<\/strong>, and further engage with our mission<\/a> through our\u00a0Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alex Wettstein<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fair Future<\/a> Foundation\u00a0medico-social camp<\/a>\u00a0in East Sumba \u2013\u00a0Rumah Kambera<\/a>, Lambanapu \u2013 the 9th of December, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n
In Short | A road that carries future health<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Clean water reservoir in Laindatang<\/h2>\n
Building foundations for long-term community health<\/h3>\n