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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The news and articles page that reveals the essence of our organization. Each article highlights the experiences, values, and efforts of the Fair Future team. Our writing goes beyond reporting; it tells the essence of the communities we connect with and the challenges and triumphs we experience.
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Here you’ll find stories from the field—100% real, 100% original. Every article is written by us, by those who live these moments, walk these roads, and treat these illnesses. We write them by hand, after the long days, often from tents or remote villages, because we believe in showing what’s real.
The people, the lives, the wounds, the repairs—this is not fiction. This is our daily reality in ultra-rural Indonesia. Every photo is taken by us. Every word comes from those who act. From emergency responses and clean water to child health and malaria cases, these stories reflect both the daily struggles and the incredible strength of those we serve.
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CHF 12000 for hospital in crisis
Fair Future delivers CHF 12000 in urgent medical equipment to East Sumba’s only hospital, where staff face shortages so severe patients die from treatable conditions. The supplies will help restore life-saving care.
Blood Donation in Rural Indonesia
In Indonesia’s remote villages, giving blood can be the only available emergency care. A single donation may save the life of a mother, child, or accident victim. In places without hospitals, your blood is their hope.
2024 Activity Report of Fair Future Foundation
Fair Future’s 2024 Activity Report is a testimony of action in forgotten regions. From clean water and toilets to rural healthcare and malaria prevention, every project serves one goal: save and uplift lives.
Ferrocement Tanks Bring Clean Water to Hambarita
In Laindatang, eight ferrocement reservoirs now provide clean water, transforming health and reducing disease. With a 113m³ tank underway, this project reshapes life for hundreds in an ultra-rural community.
My Waste My Responsibility for a Healthier Future
In Indonesia, unmanaged waste pollution poses a significant threat to lives by causing diseases and environmental harm. Our campaign, “My Waste My Responsibility,” calls for urgent action to address this crisis and advocates for improved policies. We focus on educating the public, taking action, and striving for cleaner air and water to foster healthier communities.
Clean water tanks built for isolated families
In Hambarita, Fair Future builds 8 clean water tanks to serve 150 people living in ultra-rural poverty. With no roads, electricity, or healthcare, these reservoirs offer essential health protection.
Kawan Sehat Training in East Sumba Villages
In May 2025, Kawan Sehat agents completed a powerful three-day training in East Sumba, boosting their medical skills, restocking kits, and preparing to treat hundreds in ultra-rural areas.
SolarBuddy lamps arrive in Rumah Kambera
The 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps have arrived at our base in Rumakambera after six months of challenges. These lamps will transform lives, offering safe lighting, improving education, and aiding medical care in villages without electricity.
Empowering Health in Remote Indonesia
Fair Future Foundation has published two essential guides: an updated training manual for health agents and a booklet on using educational posters, helping communities in remote Indonesia manage health challenges and save lives.
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.