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This page gathers all news and field articles from Fair Future Foundation. Medical missions, clean water projects, malaria prevention, solar electrification, logistics and training in ultra-rural Indonesia. Transparent reports, real stories, measurable impact. Follow our work, step by step, from the field to long-term solutions.
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Our teams write these articles from the places where we work. They document medical care, access to water, prevention, education and the practical decisions made with communities. Each story connects an observation from the field with the work needed to respond.
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Haircuts & Hygiene: Kids in Ultra-Rural Laindatang
In the rural area of Laindatang, children use one pair of old scissors to cut each other’s hair as part of our hygiene initiative. This teaches them self-care skills and brings joy despite the challenging conditions.
Second-Year Report of #PrimaryMedicalCare Program
We’re excited to share the Year 2 report of our #PrimaryMedicalCare program, detailing our efforts in East Sumba to bring healthcare to those without access. The report highlights our activities, achievements, and challenges. Feel free to contact us with any feedback or inquiries. Thank you for your support!
Protecting Children: Adult Responsibility in Our Projects
The Fair Future Foundation is committed to safeguarding children’s rights through its Child Protection Policy, shielding them from violence and exploitation. We strive to create safe environments that promote their development and well-being.
Fair Future Strengthens Child Protection Policy
The Fair Future Foundation presents new information dedicated to its child protection policy. We are committed to protecting children’s rights, protecting them from exploitation and ensuring their well-being, health and privacy. Find out how we protect children in all our humanitarian projects.
Truck of Life Brings Medical Care to Isolated Communities
For over three years, Fair Future’s Life Truck has provided essential medical care, medicines, and supplies to remote communities in Indonesia. This mobile unit supports primary health care, water connections, and malaria prevention to ensure access to essential resources for well-being.
Water Project to End Extreme Poverty in Lapinu Village
For years, we’ve dreamed of bringing a solution to Lapinu, a remote village with no roads, water, electricity, or sanitation. Home to 30 families and 100 children, we are working on a Water Connections project with our international partners, planned for early next year. Stay tuned for updates!
Pure Joy: Footballs Bring Smiles to Remote Sumba Children
Children in Haray receive footballs donated through Rotary International while Fair Future teams also carry out health checks and malaria prevention activities in the village.
Erwin Joins as #PrimaryMedicalCare Program Coordinator
We are excited to welcome Erwin Umbu Dangu Ela, known as “Erwin,” as the new coordinator of the #PrimaryMedicalCare program. Erwin will oversee all activities, ensure smooth implementation on the ground, and support Kawan Sehat agents. A long-time volunteer since 2019, we’re thrilled to offer him this opportunity.
Kawan Sehat Expands with New Anti-Smoking Campaign Page
Kawan Sehat is expanding! We’re excited to introduce a new page in our children’s book promoting healthy living. This new section focuses on the dangers of smoking, especially secondhand smoke, which harms non-smokers, including children. This new page will be added to our Kawan Sehat book. Smoking is not healthy—smoking kills. Don’t smoke.
Local Impact: Fighting Malaria with Prevention and Care
The Fair Future Foundation and Rotary International have launched the Zero Malaria Program to combat malaria in remote Indonesian regions. Our efforts include distributing insecticide-treated nets, conducting rapid diagnostic tests, and educating families on disease prevention.
Tons of Medical Supplies for Life-Saving Programs
We’ve received the latest batch of pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, bandages, and medical equipment—hundreds of kilos worth—used in our #PrimaryMedicalCare program and infectious disease prevention efforts, especially malaria. More supplies are on the way. Thank you for helping us continue this vital work in East Indonesia.
Promoting Healthy Living: Posters for Disease Prevention
With our Rotary International partners, we’ve printed thousands of posters promoting healthy living and disease prevention in regions where diseases like malaria are endemic. These posters, available in both laminated and fabric formats, will be distributed across ultra-rural areas, schools, medical centers, and public spaces.
