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Medical care, water and community work, as it happens
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Quick News is our public field notebook. Each update records one concrete fact: a medical outreach day, a water system under construction, a training session, a shipment of medicines, or a decision taken with a community. These brief updates are written by our teams as the work unfolds.
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Build a reservoir save lives
For CHF 2245, you can build a ferrocement reservoir of 5350 liters, giving safe water to 15 people in East Sumba for more than 10 years. Each reservoir means fewer illnesses, more education, and dignity for families. Donate today and change lives.
CHF 12000 for hospital in crisis
Fair Future delivers CHF 12000 in urgent medical equipment to East Sumba’s only hospital, where staff face shortages so severe patients die from treatable conditions. The supplies will help restore life-saving care.
Solar lamp delay impacts remote schools
A shipping delay has pushed back the arrival of 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps in East Sumba by around 15 days. This setback disrupts our plans—but it won’t stop us. We adapt, reschedule, and continue to fight for those without light, electricity, or access to healthcare. We will be ready by June 10th.
Fair Future Initiates ZEWO Certification Journey
This week marks an important step for Fair Future: we’ve officially begun the process of obtaining ZEWO certification, the Swiss quality label for trusted NGOs and foundations. This journey may take months, but we are fully committed to achieving it—strengthening your trust and our transparency. Thank you for your support!
Funds Transferred for Laindatang Water Reservoir
We’re proud to share that Fair Future has fully funded the construction of a 110,000-liter water reservoir in Laindatang. CHF 12,642.13 (IDR 251,517,375) has been transferred to Indonesia. Construction begins in June 2025 and will benefit the communities of Laindatang and Hambarita. More Clean water is coming!
Malaria Crisis in Umalulu: A Structural Emergency
In Umalulu, nearly all children at a six-class primary school have already had malaria. With infection rates over 50% and national health budgets slashed, we’re launching an urgent study to understand and combat this deadly disease. Our goal: real, scalable solutions for one of Indonesia’s most affected regions.
KBI and Fair Future Secures Duty-Free SolarBuddy Import
Fantastic news! We’ve officially secured tax-free approval for importing 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps from Australia. This historic milestone makes Fair Future the first NGO to achieve duty-free humanitarian imports in Indonesia. These lamps will soon light up villages in East Sumba. Huge thanks to Rotary, SolarBuddy, and our teams for making this possible!
SolarBuddy 2025 Map: Lighting Up Schools
Check out our interactive map for the 2025 SolarBuddy lamp distribution! Yellow marks schools receiving 2,224 lamps, while gray shows over 100 schools still without electricity—affecting 10,000+ children. A long journey ahead, but one step closer to brighter futures. Click the map to explore!
Fair Future Distributes Long-Lasting Mosquito Nets
We’re purchasing over 300 long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to protect families from malaria in Umalulu and beyond. These high-quality, extra-resistant nets last over 5 years and are a crucial tool in our #ZeroMalaria program. Costing nearly $20 each, they are a major investment in health and prevention.
SolarBuddy Lamps will arrive After Lengthy Import Battle
We’re close to finalizing the import of 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps from Australia to Indonesia—an unprecedented effort to bring light to children in East Sumba. After three months, 15+ meetings, and countless letters, we now await the final approval in Jakarta on Feb 3. This milestone will pave the way for future tax-free humanitarian imports.
Fair Future Launches New Malaria Research Project
Fair Future is allocating nearly 90M IDR (4,900 CHF) to study malaria in East Sumba, one of the most infected regions. This research will assess needs, understand disease spread, and involve communities in finding the best solutions. An essential step in the fight against this deadly disease. #ZeroMalaria
Critiquing Meta’s Dangerous Policy Shifts
Mark Zuckerberg’s call for reduced moderation and promotion of “male energy” disregards user safety and diversity, particularly impacting vulnerable users and children. We denounce his stance as perilous, risking exposure to harmful content and misinformation. Platforms must prioritize ethical responsibility, diversity, and protection over profits, fostering an inclusive digital environment.
