Transforming Lives Through Rigorous Planning and Deep Community Immersion: A Journey Into Fair Future’s Pre-Implementation Strategy.
Discover Fair Future’s Unique Methodology in East Indonesia: Balancing Compassion, Empathy, and Strategic Planning to Ensure Sustainable Health and Wellness Outcomes in Ultra-Rural Communities.
One of Fair Future’s keys to success is our meticulous approach to every project we undertake. Before even lifting a stone or administering a single dose of medication, our teams conduct rigorous feasibility and impact studies. This often starts with a journey on the ground, especially to East Sumba, such as in the village of Laindatang.
Deep Community Immersion
Ayu, the Director of Kawan Baik Indonesia, myself, Alex Wettstein, and our local collaborators like Primus, the technical manager, and Elthon, the keeper of traditions, go into these communities to genuinely understand their daily lives. This is not merely a quick discussion and observation. We live among them. We spend several nights in their homes, cook with them, and learn how they feed themselves, hydrate, and look after their health. This phase doesn’t just give us valuable data for planning but also builds a trust bridge with the communities. We know we’ll be working together for several months or perhaps even years.
Measuring Impact
Our teams, including Gogon, who is in charge of clean water-related projects, and Annisa, who handles field finances and logistics, collaborate to assess the real needs of the population. We focus on creating a lasting impact in terms of better health, and more harmonious and balanced lives. Ino, our liaison with communities and authorities, helps us navigate the local social and political landscape.
At Fair Future, our groundwork is as profound as the impact we aim to create. Our community immersion isn’t just a phase; it’s a commitment. Alex Wettstein, CEO, Founder Fair Future.
Every project must meet specific criteria: innovation, usefulness, sustainability, and ecology. The assessment is exhaustive. We consider every variable from cost to community benefit. Questions are plenty: Is there road access? Are the pathways safe? What are the community’s major concerns—water, food, or healthcare access?
The End Goal
After weeks of study and immersion, an action plan takes shape. Each step is calculated in terms of time and required resources. And the ultimate question remains: will this project save lives? Will it improve the daily lives of families or the entire community?
With this methodology, every member of the Fair Future team, including a Council member always present on-site, knows they are part of a project that’s been carefully thought out and will have a real, lasting impact. And yes, for fifteen years, it’s this very methodology that’s made Fair Future a unique organization, with myself, Alex Wettstein, always in the field, as a 100% volunteer.
This is why at Fair Future, every project starts with feasibility studies—because we believe that the well-being of ultra-rural communities is not just our mission; it’s our passion.
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Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu,
September 29th, 2023.
Assessment days to prepare for the creation of sustainable solutions – Here in Laindatang July 2023
Rigorous Evaluation and Impactful Project Implementation: Fair Future’s Unwavering Commitment to Community-Led Development
Empowering Remote Communities through a Multi-Faceted, Professional Approach Ensuring Sustainable Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Education Solutions.
The Fair Future Foundation has stood as a model of transparency, professionalism, and compassion for nearly fifteen years. Each project undertaken is meticulously evaluated by our qualified teams, with a constant on-site presence from a member of the Foundation Council, often Alexandre Wettstein himself. This dualistic approach, blending technical expertise and human sensitivity, is what sets us apart.
The programs we aim to implement are always preceded and followed by in-depth studies. For instance, our recent initiative in East Sumba, in the village of Laindatang, spanned multiple months from January to July 2023. Days of evaluation and feasibility were numerous, as it’s paramount to get it right; we aim to be just and precise and to meet the real needs of the communities.
Each project step, whether medical or infrastructural, is assessed for feasibility. The questions are many: Are the accesses adequate? Are the paths safe? How many families or clusters of homes will be impacted? What are the most urgent needs—water, access to care, food? These evaluations are essential for the adaptability and sustainability of our projects. And after the evaluation comes implementation. How many people need to be engaged, and over what duration? And above all, will the project save lives? Will it improve the quality of life for families and the community at large? It’s this rigour, this drive to measure every factor in time and money, that ensures the impact and longevity of our initiatives.
In the end, Fair Future doesn’t merely provide temporary aid; we aim to create sustainable solutions based on solid feasibility studies to significantly and sustainably improve the lives of those in need.
Our close relations with local communities are the heart of our approach. It’s these communities that guide us in the setup of our projects, thereby ensuring that our aid is not only practical but also respectful and welcoming.
That’s why we conduct feasibility studies: because every action counts, and every life deserves to be lived in dignity and well-being.
Conclusion: A Commitment to Excellence and Community Empowerment
Reflecting on nearly fifteen years of unwavering dedication, Fair Future is a testament to what can be achieved through a meticulous, community-centric approach. Our methodology of rigorous evaluation and responsible implementation ensures that each project is not just a temporary solution but a sustainable initiative that can improve lives for years to come. We remain committed to our mission of empowering remote communities through sustainable healthcare, infrastructure, and education solutions.
Our work is only made possible through the continued support of our donors, volunteers, and the communities we serve. By investing in Fair Future, you’re contributing to a model of change that prioritizes both professional rigour and human sensitivity. Together, we can ensure that every community has the opportunity for an honest, fair future.
For those who are interested in supporting our mission, we are urgently in need of funding to continue our impactful programs. Your donations directly contribute to vital medical conditions and are instrumental in achieving our long-term goals.
We invite all interested individuals to view the photo gallery illustrating this exceptional work and to learn more on our Instagram account.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The September 28th, 2023.
