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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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Empowering Health Workers: Saving Lives in Rural Areas
Kawan Sehat’s women health workers, through the Primary Medical Care program, are revolutionizing healthcare in extremely rural areas. Their unwavering commitment and specialized training allow them to save countless lives each day by providing essential medical attention for issues such as malaria, infections, and injuries.
Build a Water Reservoir for 700 CHF
Building a 5,000-liter ferro-cement water reservoir in remote areas costs about 12 million IDR (700 CHF). This reservoir provides clean water to hundreds of people, especially children, improving health and reducing disease. Your support can help us build the next reservoir and transform a community.
Ferro Cement Water Reservoirs: A Lifeline for Communities
The Fair Future Foundation’s Water Connections program provides clean water to remote villages through manual construction of water reservoirs, reducing waterborne diseases and improving living conditions for women and children.
Tribute to Fair Future’s Lifeblood: Our Volunteers
Our foundation’s success in transforming lives in remote areas of Sumba is owed to our devoted volunteers at Fair Future Foundation. Over 100 individuals work tirelessly every day, constructing water tanks, delivering medical aid, and educating communities about healthy practices. Their unwavering commitment ensures life-changing impacts.
Updated Kawan Sehat Manual for Health Agents
The training manual for Kawan Sehat health agents in the #PrimaryMedicalCare program, containing 14 modules over 150 pages, will be reprinted after revisions and additions. New modules will enhance the training to ensure these agents can fully address the needs of those who lack access to medical care in their remote areas.
New Prevention Campaigns in East Sumba
As part of our medical prevention and healthy living programs, we are launching four new campaigns: smoking dangers, environmental preservation education, STD awareness, and the risks of alcohol consumption. These will involve specific training and new posters distributed in ultra-rural villages, schools, and medical centers in East Sumba.
Sustainable Backpacks for Medical Kits by Fair Future
For our #PrimaryMedicalCare program, the Swiss Foundation has decided to replace plastic medical kits with sustainable and eco-friendly backpacks made from recycled materials. These sturdy bags can store and transport all the necessary medical equipment. Decorated with a simple red cross, it is also our way of paying tribute to the ICRC.
Transforming Unsafe Spaces into Healthy Environments
Renovating unsafe school toilets and improving clean water and hygiene in rural East Sumba reduces sanitation-related health risks and creates safer learning environments.
Empowering 2,000 Families with Solar Lights in East Sumba
In 2024, we’re working on distributing 2,000 SolarBuddy solar lamps to 2,000 children and families, and 2,000 homes across East Sumba. These villages and schools have no electricity. This project, in collaboration with SolarBuddy, Kawan Baik and Rotary International, will bring light to homes and schools.
#PrimaryMedicalCare program is evolving in August 2024
After two years of uninterrupted success, our #PrimaryMedicalCare program is evolving in August 2024. With a stronger focus on advanced training for Kawan Sehat health agents, we aim to meet the immense healthcare needs, covering 20 of East Sumba’s 22 districts, and ensuring medical supplies for the next 12 months.
On August 2, the board of directors held its annual meeting
The Board of Directors held its annual meeting on 02.08.24, approving the 2023 accounts and ongoing projects. All members were reappointed, and Alex and the teams received congratulations from the Board. The Swiss Confederation approved the accounts and praised our excellent work.
Laindatang Deep Well Testing, Hope for Clean Water
Fair Future continues its groundbreaking work in Laindatang, one of the driest regions in the world. During this crucial test phase of deep well drilling, the goal is to provide access to vital water for over 600 people, including many children. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that these remote communities can flourish through improved health…
