Hundreds of patients in remote villages receive care each week from our Kawan Sehat health workers trained in the Primary Medical Care Programme. In the absence of doctors or clinics nearby, these trained women provide lifesaving care for fevers, malaria, wounds, and infections. Your support helps keep this lifeline alive.
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Rising TB Cases: Causes and Solutions
Tuberculosis cases are increasing in ultra-rural communities in eastern Indonesia, due to inadequate living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and malnutrition. Learn more about the disease, how it is transmitted, and Fair Future’s efforts to provide education, early detection services, and treatment support to those affected.
Kawan Sehat: Vital Medical Care in Tough Terrain
Rambu Veronika, a health agent with Kawan Sehat, courageously navigates steep and hazardous trails to deliver essential medical care to the remote villages of East Sumba. Her commitment underscores the remarkable efforts of volunteers who save lives daily despite challenging conditions.
Introducing #MediRider: Supporting Rural Healthcare Access
#MediRider: Erwin, our field coordinator, replenishes the medical backpacks of Kawan Sehat agents with essential supplies such as medications, dressings, and disinfectants. Riding a Revo scooter, he transports these resources to remote villages so health agents are equipped to provide treatment and save lives. An indispensable element of #PrimaryMedicalCare!
2023 Accounts Approved: 93% of Donations to Fieldwork
Our 2023 accounts have received official approval from the Board, our auditor, the Canton, and the Swiss Confederation for the 15th year in a row. More than 93% of donations are allocated directly to fieldwork. With no salaries and minimal administrative costs, we maintain a unique approach. Thank you for your trust!
Sharing Life-Saving Medical Advice Online and Offline
The Primary Medical Care program focuses on disseminating medical guidance. We offer straightforward, practical advice to Kawan Sehat agents, who then relay it to rural communities. Now, we’re also sharing this information on Instagram (@fairfuturefoundation) and our website. These tips have the potential to save lives—help us spread the word!
Recognizing Dehydration: Key Signs and Prevention Tips
Dehydration affects essential organs, especially in rural regions with restricted access to clean water. Discover the crucial warning signs and prevention methods, as well as how Fair Future Foundation’s #WaterConnections initiative contributes sustainable solutions for maintaining hydration in vulnerable communities. Taking action can be life-saving.
Risks of Antibiotic Overuse and Resistance Explained
The global misuse and overuse of antibiotics have turned common infections into formidable challenges. Fair Future is addressing this crisis by empowering ultra-rural communities through education, improved hygiene practices, and enhanced medical access. By working together, we can mitigate this threat and safeguard future generations.
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Growing Global Health Crisis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) stands as a major global health threat, transforming treatable infections into life-threatening diseases. Discover how the Fair Future Foundation is equipping communities with education, promoting responsible use of antibiotics, and ensuring access to clean water to tackle this pressing issue and safeguard future generations.
Indonesia’s rise in mumps cases poses a growing threat
Mumps cases are rising in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. Understand how the virus spreads, the symptoms, the serious risks it poses, and the urgent actions needed to protect vulnerable communities through education initiatives and improved vaccination campaigns.
Ruth’s Smile: Healing Children with Primary Care
Ruth, a Kawan Sehat health agent from Lukukamaru, beams while standing next to a young boy she...
Quick Pump Repair Restores Water in Mbinudita
Last week, the pump for our Mbinudita Water Connections project experienced a failure due to an electrical short circuit. We responded promptly by repairing the issue and installing a backup pump to maintain water supply continuity. Providing access to water is essential, and ensuring it reaches the community is our highest priority.
Kawan Sehat Saves Boy’s Foot from Serious Infection
In the village of Lahiru, Ibu Sarlota, a health worker with Kawan Sehat, swiftly attended to a...