As water finally surges from below, our team gets to work, laying down over 6,000 meters of HDPE PVC pipes<\/strong>. These channels snake their way into the community, filling about 15 storage tanks<\/strong> holding 6,500 liters each<\/strong>. It’s a life network, bringing not just hydration but also a new world of opportunities: improved nutrition<\/strong>, better hygiene<\/strong>, and dignity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Adjacent to the water supply, we build the village’s first sanitary installations<\/strong>. A simple tap and a functional toilet might seem trivial, but here, they symbolize monumental change. Women no longer spend hours trekking for water, and children are noticeably healthier<\/strong><\/a>, less haunted by diseases like malaria<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Speaking of malaria<\/a>, it’s not just a disease spread by mosquitoes. It thrives in communities where stagnant water<\/strong> is the only kind available. Clean water not only quenches thirst but also disrupts the lifecycle of disease-carrying mosquitoes. By this simple act, we are not just improving, we’re transforming lives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Every drop of this clean water symbolizes the collective effort<\/strong> of everyone involved\u2014our team, our partners, and, importantly, our supporters and donors<\/strong>. But this is not a celebratory epilogue; it’s a chapter in an ongoing narrative. The fight is not over<\/strong>. Access to clean water<\/a> is a right<\/strong>, not a seasonal privilege.<\/p>\n So, we continue, undeterred by the challenges that loom large. And as we publish 60 original photos<\/strong> documenting<\/a> this transformative project, we urge you to see each image as a call to action. They are a vivid testament to human resilience<\/strong>\u00a0and to the will of a community to rise, even when the odds are stacked against it.<\/p>\n In East Sumba, water is life<\/strong>, a truth as unyielding as the ground we’ve broken to bring it forth. Action is the lifeblood of change<\/strong>, and we invite you to be part of this narrative to continue writing this ongoing story with us. Together, we give water<\/a>, and we\u00a0give life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thank you for joining our mission and becoming integral<\/a> to this remarkable transformation.<\/p>\n Alex Wettstein<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fair Future Foundation\u00a0medico-social camp<\/a>\u00a0in East Sumba \u2013\u00a0Rumah Kambera<\/a>, Lambanapu, October 25th<\/em>, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Annexe 2 – Quote form Alex” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#F6F6F6″ width=”%221280px%22″ height=”%22720px%22″ custom_margin=”3vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|true|true” link_option_url=”https:\/\/fairfuturefoundation.org\/documentation\/projects\/malaria\/zero-malaria-report-october-2023.pdf” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_left=”#4267B2″ border_width_left_tablet=”5px” border_width_left_phone=”2px” border_width_left_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off”]<\/p>\n The ground may be unyielding, but so is our resolve. In East Sumba, every meter we drill deep is a step closer to a life free from disease and hardship. – Alex Wettstein<\/a>, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Fair Future<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row for the Gallery or the Album” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” width=”100%” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0vh|0vw|0vh|0vw|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: Journey to the Depths: A Visual Chronicle of Clean Water Drilling in East Sumba” module_id=”the-gallery-of-this-post” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”185a3fb0-2550-4b28-82a3-fe2c347e493e” text_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#111111″ text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1em” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_line_height=”1em” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||true|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|true|false” text_font_size_tablet=”30px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”rgba(221,221,221,0.7)” locked=”off” background_color__hover=”#ededed” background_enable_color__hover=”on” text_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” text_letter_spacing__hover=”1px” text_text_color__hover_enabled=”off|hover” text_text_color__hover=”#111111″]<\/p>\n Journey to the Depths: A Visual Chronicle of Clean Water Drilling in East Sumba<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=”Code Envira: %91envira-gallery id=%22388008%22%93″ module_id=”the-gallery” module_class=”text-link-fff-blue” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Water is life<\/strong><\/a>, that’s the incontestable reality here in East Sumba<\/strong>. In this part of the world, it’s not a clich\u00e9; it’s a fact<\/strong>, as unyielding as the hard, parched soil we stand on. Today, we delve into one specific project near the small town of Lewa<\/strong> that fundamentally transforms a whole community<\/strong>\u2014more than 2,000 people now have access to clean water and sanitary facilities<\/strong>, thanks to a drilling project undertaken by Fair Future<\/strong><\/a>, in collaboration with Kawan Baik<\/strong> and the local beneficiaries.<\/p>\n Our drilling rig<\/strong> punctuates the horizon, contrasting sharply with the simple, wooden homes and the vast, untamed landscapes of East Sumba. The machinery groans, vibrating through the earth to a depth of just over 60 meters<\/strong>. It’s a labor-intensive, resource-heavy endeavor<\/strong>. Drilling deep into the earth’s layers isn’t just technically challenging; it’s also emotionally draining. This is no fairy tale; the work is grueling<\/strong>, the sun relentless, and the stakes immeasurably high<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The reward? Water<\/strong>, gushing forth from underground, tapped and channelled through more than 6,000 meters of HDPE PVC pipes<\/strong>, collected in about 15 storage tanks<\/strong>, each with a capacity of 6,500 liters<\/strong>. It’s water for drinking, cooking, and bathing<\/strong>; it’s water<\/a> for life, for dignity, for a future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The story unfolds further in a suite of new sanitary installations<\/strong>, the first of their kind in this village. Built alongside the water supply<\/a>, these facilities now offer basic sanitation<\/strong>\u2014something many in the developed world take for granted. You can see the transformation in the faces of the villagers; children less plagued by gastrointestinal diseases<\/strong>, gardens are beginning to flourish, and improved nutrition<\/strong>. Women no longer trek long hours to fetch water, freeing them for other crucial tasks like childcare and education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It’s not just the quality of life<\/strong> that’s transforming; it’s life itself<\/strong>. Clean water<\/a> radically diminishes the incidence of water-borne and parasitic diseases such as malaria<\/a><\/strong>. You see, malaria<\/a> isn’t just about mosquitoes; it’s intricately connected to water<\/a>, or the lack thereof. Stagnant pools<\/strong> are breeding grounds for malaria-carrying<\/a> mosquitoes. Proper sanitation and clean water<\/a> disrupt this vicious cycle<\/strong>, breaking the chain of transmission, saving lives<\/strong> in the process.<\/p>\n The change is palpable, but let’s not forget: none of this would be possible without the collective effort<\/strong> of everyone involved\u2014Fair Future, Kawan Baik, the local authorities, and of course, you, our supporters and donors<\/strong>. Yet, it’s essential to remember that the fight is far from over<\/strong>. This project is a chapter in an ongoing saga<\/strong>, a story of struggle and resilience against the odds<\/strong>, because clean water is a right, not a privilege<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In a collection of 60 original photos<\/strong> taken by our Fair Future team<\/a>s, we capture the essence of this monumental endeavour\u2014the sweat, the toil<\/strong>, and the ultimate reward: water<\/strong>. These images aren’t just snapshots; they are testament to the will of a community to better itself<\/strong> and a tribute to the laborious work carried out by every hand that turned a drill, laid a pipe, or built a tank.<\/p>\n So here’s a challenge to you, dear reader: as you view these images and read these words, consider what clean water<\/a> means to you<\/strong>, and what life would be without it. Let that guide you in your commitment to action<\/strong>, because as we know all too well, action is the lifeblood of change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n No, this isn’t a fairy tale, but it’s a story that needed to be told<\/strong>\u2014directly, assertively, and without embellishment. We are here in the trenches<\/strong>, laying the foundation for tomorrow, for as long as it takes to see a world where access to clean water<\/a> is not a lottery of geography, but a guarantee for all<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We invite you to be part of this story, to contribute<\/a> to this ongoing narrative<\/strong>, because every drop of water<\/a> counts<\/strong>, but every drop of support counts even more<\/strong>. Together<\/a>, we write the next chapter. Together, we give water, we give life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We cordially invite all captivated by this unfolding story to explore our photo gallery<\/a>, witness this extraordinary effort, and further engage with our mission through our Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alex Wettstein<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fair Future Foundation\u00a0medico-social camp<\/a>\u00a0in East Sumba \u2013\u00a0Rumah Kambera<\/a>, Lambanapu \u2013 The\u00a0<\/em>October 26th, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>Breaking Hard Ground and Shattering Barriers: A Resolve Unyielding as East Sumba’s Terrain.<\/h3>\n
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Delving Beneath the Surface: How Deep Drilling for Clean Water is Rewriting the Narrative of Health and Opportunity in East Sumba.<\/h2>\n
Join us in exploring the transformative journey of a community uplifted by Fair Future\u2019s relentless efforts to provide clean water through deep drilling in East Sumba.<\/h3>\n
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