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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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.
Welcome to the Fair Future News! Our teams have crafted each article, story, and update.
These pages showcase unique content reflecting our mission, work, and community interactions.
True stories. Real people. Humanitarian action in motion.
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.
Our News page is more than just updates. It’s a record of direct action. A collection of emotions, medical cases, construction progress, and social encounters. We don’t write for clicks—we write for those who care, those who want to know, and those who support our mission.
It’s raw, human, sometimes difficult, but always true. Read them, share them, let them move you. This is how change begins—with knowledge, emotion, and connection.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation – Updated in June 2025
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Together We Build: Collaboration in Rural Communities
Fair Future’s approach to building critical infrastructure to improve the lives of families in ultra-rural communities is rooted in collaboration. By working diligently, and sometimes over extended periods, with local residents, we create sustainable solutions that...
Everything, Yet Nothing: A Family’s Fight for Survival
A vision of life stripped to its essentials. In East Sumba, a family's journey of resilience unfolds amidst a shortage of food, water, and much more. A photo from just months ago reveals everything yet nothing: a mother and her children enduring with dignity despite...
Warehouse Expansion to Boost Medical Supplies and Labs
We’re expanding our warehouse at Rumah Kambera! Initially, it will store medical supplies and 2,200 SolarBuddy lamps from Rotary and SolarBuddy. In 2025, it will also host a small laboratory project. Click here to view the plans and see how this new facility will support our mission. Thank you!
Alex’s reflections: Solutions for a better future
Alex Wettstein, founder of Fair Future, talks about challenging yet transformative times. Alex speaks from the heart in a direct way. Learn how Fair Future’s unique approach to working and operating has led to sustainable and innovative solutions for providing access to healthcare, clean water, and healthy food for vulnerable communities.
A Child Hears Her Heartbeat for the First Time
In a remote village in East Sumba, a young girl has the enchanting experience of hearing her heartbeat for the first time. This magical moment fills her with wonder and reveals the miracle of life. Armed with a stethoscope, Alex introduces the children to this...
Water and Nutrition: Saving Lives in Remote Villages
Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia are dedicated to combating malnutrition in some of the most remote and isolated communities. By providing solutions related to access to clean water and sustainable resources, our healthier living programs improve health...
Snake Bite First Aid: Save Lives with Fast Action
Snakebites are a significant threat in East Sumba and similar areas where access to healthcare is limited. This guide provides crucial steps to manage snakebites, prevent complications and save lives. Learn how to identify symptoms, administer first aid effectively and avoid common mistakes in this essential medical advice article.
Preventing and Treating Dog Bites in Remote Areas
Dog bites can be prevented and managed effectively with the proper knowledge. Discover methods for cleaning wounds, controlling bleeding, and obtaining medical care to avert serious infections such as rabies. By learning about dog behavior and encouraging safe interactions, we can safeguard communities in remote regions.
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.