We will construct seven ferrocement tanks in Laindatang to provide clean water to isolated families. Three of these are funded, but four are still needed. 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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We are testing the Laindatang drilling
We purchased a pump to test at the Laindatang drilling site for the Water Connections Phase 3 project. Over the past three days, we’ve been testing the pump to determine if the water flow is sufficient for 600 people after six months of drilling.
We are going to buy a used truck quickly
We are in the process of acquiring a second-hand truck for our upcoming field activities to transport medical supplies and construction materials. This vehicle will play a vital role in supporting our ongoing socio-medical initiatives.
SolarBuddy lamps and letters connect two worlds
Children from countries including Australia and the United States assembled the solar lamps that were distributed to children in remote villages in Indonesia. The lamps are accompanied by letters that are read aloud to the recipients so they can understand them. This...
Teaching kids how SolarBuddy lights can change their lives
Ayu from the Fair Future and Kawan Baik Indonesia is demonstrating how SolarBuddy lamps will improve the lives of children in rural Indonesia. With the support of SolarBuddy and Rotary International, over 2,000 lamps will be distributed to 2,000 children from 20...
SolarBuddy Lamps: Transforming Lives in Rural Indonesia
SolarBuddy lamps are making a difference in the lives of people living in remote areas of Indonesia. These lamps provide reliable light, which in turn improves safety, health, and access to education. With the support of Rotary International, Fair Future and Kawan...
Final Report: Laindatang Water Connections Phase 2
After completing Phase 2 of the Laindatang Water Connections, we have successfully provided clean water and improved health in Laindatang. This initiative has significantly upgraded their quality of life by reducing infectious diseases and promoting healthier lifestyles. Our comprehensive report details infrastructure progress, healthcare education programs, and ongoing efforts for a sustainable well-being future in this area.
Courage and Determination at Laindatang Water Connections
Our team at the drilling site of Phase 3 of the Laindatang Water Connection Project in East Sumba demonstrates remarkable courage, determination and perseverance. Despite challenges, our efforts have led to discovering an abundant water source. This milestone reflects...
Educational Publications Saving Lives
Our educational resources, including health and healthy living posters, the book “Kawan Sehat,” and a 14-module training guide for healthcare workers, are essential to our mission. These materials promote primary medical care initiatives and vital life skills, making a positive impact in rural Indonesian settlements. Feel free to explore them for firsthand experience!
Urgent Need: Support Our Primary Medical Care Program
For over two years, the Fair Future Foundation has provided vital medical assistance to thousands in remote areas, especially children and vulnerable individuals. As we enter our third year, we aim to enhance our efforts by providing education, improving logistics, and increasing medical equipment availability. Your cooperation is vital to continue saving lives in disadvantaged regions.
Matawai the Shades of Water: Mbinudita’s Water Journey
Our documentary, "Matawai de Shades of Water," premiered in the remote village of Mbinudita. The film explores the hardships faced by people in East Sumba when trying to access water. About 300 villagers, who are featured in the film, attended our premiere at the...
Empowering Rural Women Health Workers
In the Mahu sub-district of Wairara, health workers from Kawan Sehat diligently restocked their medication supplies during a comprehensive multi-day training session. Hailing from remote regions, these remarkable women received vital instruction on life-saving...
Primary Medical Care in Rural Areas Saves Lives
Alex skillfully performed a surgical incision on a young man from Hambarita who had been bitten by a deadly snake. Alex's swift intervention and expert medical assistance decisively saved the victim's life. Their primary medical care program in rural communities is...
Life-Saving Primary Medical Actions in Rural Areas
Our team is training Kawan Sehat health workers to measure blood pressure in ultra-rural areas where medical assistance is scarce. This program has had a significant impact, with health workers being hailed as local heroes for managing and treating high blood...
Primary Medical Care: Lifesaving Rural Healthcare Initiative
Our Kawan Sehat health workers are trained by competent medical experts in the Mahu region, known for the highest rates of malaria in Southeast Asia. The primary medical care program supports villagers facing extreme poverty and inadequate health facilities, providing...
Revolutionary Primary Medical Care Program Saves Lives
Katrina, a pioneer in the #PrimaryMedicalCare initiative, has been saving lives in Lapinu for over two years. This revolutionary program provides quality medical care to remote areas without access to basic health services. With ongoing support from Fair Future and...
Empowering Women and Girls with Clean Water Access
Two young girls from a remote village in Eastern Sumba have discovered clean water and private toilets for the first time thanks to Fair Future's Water Connections initiative. This initiative provides essential sanitation facilities, significantly reducing the spread...