Kawan Sehat: Guardians of Health and Life in the Ultra-Rural Villages of Far Eastern Indonesia
Beyond Caregiving: How Kawan Sehat Health Workers Empower Ultra-Rural Indonesian Communities Through Knowledge and Compassion.
Fair Future and the Kawan Baik Foundation are proud to share a powerful series of over 50 raw photographs taken by our Kawan Sehat health workers using their mobile phones. While these images may lack technical quality, they convey something deeper: authenticity, emotion, and a compelling message of resilience. Each photo showcases the tireless dedication of these women trained under the Primary Medical Care program. They treat, comfort, and educate the sick and injured in some of the most remote areas.
Their role extends beyond simply treating or disinfecting wounds. These health workers also serve as educators, teaching community members how to protect themselves from future injuries and diseases. They are healers, but their mission includes preventing suffering through knowledge and conversations with community members. Kawan Sehat health workers become trusted sources of care, advice, and support in ultra-rural villages without access to medical care.
Since the second week of October, these workers have treated over 500 cases. Their work is astounding in its scale and life-saving impact, effectively saving lives in areas without medical assistance. Through this series of images, we invite you to witness the reality and importance of the primary Medical Care program. You will see health workers providing care, advising families, and, above all, providing relief and treatment and finding solutions where they are often lacking.
We invite you to look at these images captured by Kawan Sehat workers in the field and in local homes. They represent a reality of change, action, and life preserved through our unique and invaluable Primary Medical Care Program.
We cordially invite all captivated by this story to explore our photo gallery, witness this extraordinary effort, and further engage with our mission through our Instagram account.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The 5th of November 2024
