Volunteers are the heroes in our battle against malaria in East Sumba. Discover how their extraordinary efforts within the Zero Malaria program create lasting change.
Learn how volunteers are the cornerstone of Fair Future Foundation’s Zero Malaria initiative in East Sumba. Their commitment and actions are critical in combating endemic malaria.
Last July, the Fair Future Foundation, in partnership with Kawan Baik and Sumba Volunteer, conducted an extensive multi-day training program for over sixty volunteers under the #ZeroMalaria initiative. This training occurred at our medical-social base camp in Rumah Kambera, East Sumba.
Initiated, designed, and fully funded by the Fair Future Foundation, the #ZeroMalaria program is a vital, critical, and innovative public health initiative planned for long-term deployment. Facing an endemic situation of malaria in East Sumba, individual action alone won’t suffice. Collective efforts are imperative. We’ve rallied more than one hundred people across multiple teams responsible for early detection, information dissemination, rural community education, medical care, and necessary treatment.
Among our intervention methods is Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS). IRS involves spraying long-lasting insecticides on the interior walls and ceilings of homes, aiming to kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Additionally, we’ve launched a program to install insecticide-treated mosquito nets in every home.
The most vulnerable to this disease are young children, pregnant women, and the elderly. In our eyes, our volunteers are true modern-day heroes. Despite extreme conditions, they tirelessly work to protect these at-risk communities.
The generosity of our donors is breathing new life into communities in desperate need. Malaria wreaks havoc in East Sumba, but we’re making a difference together. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in this and other vital initiatives.
For further insights into the #ZeroMalaria program and other initiatives we’re involved in, we invite you to visit our Instagram account or just have a look at all our photo galleries showcasing this exceptional work.