We will construct eight ferrocement tanks in Hambarita to provide clean water to isolated families. Six of these are currently funded, but two remain unfunded. We require CHF 2,300 for each tank. Your support guarantees access to clean water for the most remote communities. Donate now and be part of this life-changing project.
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Empowering Health in Remote Indonesia
Fair Future has released two vital resources to empower remote communities in Indonesia to tackle health issues. The updated training manual for health workers gives key knowledge and skills. The accompanying educational poster booklet provides practical tools to...
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Why We Keep Getting Sick
In Laindatang, a child asked why he and his family are always sick. The answer lies in the water: diarrhea, typhoid, skin infections, hepatitis A. Fair Future fights back with clean water and frontline medical care.
Mental Health Support in Rural Indonesia
In the remote corners of Indonesia, mental health struggles often go unnoticed. Fair Future builds bridges of empathy through local presence, active listening, and community-based care to help children feel heard.
Medical Backpack That Saves Lives
In East Sumba, women carry life-saving care on their backs. These medical backpacks contain over 50 essential items and are central to Fair Future’s Primary Medical Care program. A tool of autonomy and survival.
What Is Malaria and How to Prevent It
Malaria enters silently and can kill within days. But it’s preventable. Learn what malaria is, how it spreads, who is most at risk, and how Fair Future acts daily to stop this disease before it strikes.
Secondhand Smoke Is a Public Health Crisis
Secondhand smoke is a health crisis. In Indonesia, millions inhale it daily without choice. Children, pregnant women, and workers are paying with their lives. Clean air must become a right, not a privilege.
Menstrual Health and Dignity in Rural Indonesia
Fair Future tackles taboos surrounding menstrual health by empowering girls with access to hygiene, medical care, and education. It’s not just about health: it’s about restoring dignity and equality.
Medical Logistics in Rural Indonesia
Erwin prepares life-saving medical kits for health agents working in villages without doctors, pharmacies, or roads. Logistics becomes a vital part of healthcare for thousands in East Sumba.
Solar lamp delay impacts remote schools
A shipping delay has pushed back the arrival of 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps in East Sumba by around 15 days. This setback disrupts our plans—but it won’t stop us. We adapt, reschedule, and continue to fight for those without light, electricity, or access to healthcare. We will be ready by June 10th.
Education as Health in Rural East Indonesia
In remote areas of East Indonesia, every lesson is a shield. Schools are not just for learning—they’re places of care, protection, and disease prevention for children and their families.
Kawan Against Malaria Empowers Local Communities
Fair Future's new Kawan Against Malaria app is transforming the battle against malaria in East Sumba. It integrates health surveys, community education initiatives, and the collection of local data to create a powerful tool in this critical fight.This image is in...
Training Days for Malaria Study Using Kawan App
Fair Future led two days of training to prepare local teams for a vital Malaria Spread Study using the Kawan Against Malaria App. 400 homes in Umalulu will be surveyed to guide better prevention strategies.
Fair Future Initiates ZEWO Certification Journey
This week marks an important step for Fair Future: we’ve officially begun the process of obtaining ZEWO certification, the Swiss quality label for trusted NGOs and foundations. This journey may take months, but we are fully committed to achieving it—strengthening your trust and our transparency. Thank you for your support!
Funds Transferred for Laindatang Water Reservoir
We’re proud to share that Fair Future has fully funded the construction of a 110,000-liter water reservoir in Laindatang. CHF 12,642.13 (IDR 251,517,375) has been transferred to Indonesia. Construction begins in June 2025 and will benefit the communities of Laindatang and Hambarita. More Clean water is coming!
Truck n’ Load delivers aid across islands
In just three days, with the help of two ferries and over 3 tons of vital supplies, Truck n Load embarked on its inaugural journey from Bali to East Sumba. This trip underscored its essential role in providing aid to isolated communities.
Primary care day saves lives and builds health
Throughout a full day dedicated to primary medical care, our teams screened and treated over 150 patients with an emphasis on malaria and tuberculosis. The provision of vaccinations, medications, and health education not only saved lives but also fostered trust within the community.
Mosquito nets save lives every single night
This image depicts families receiving mosquito nets in extremely remote regions where malaria affects nearly half the population. These nets are designed to protect thousands of individuals for up to five years and play a crucial role in Fair Future's #ZeroMalaria...