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Solar lamp delay impacts remote schools

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Extract: 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.
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Solar lamp delay impacts remote schools
Quick News Published the: May 03, 2025 - Rumah Kambera, Sumba Timur

We want to share an important update regarding the expected arrival of 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps in East Sumba. Due to unexpected changes in the shipping documents (Bill of Lading), the delivery has been delayed from late May to early June. This 15-day delay impacts multiple facets of our planned operations, notably distributions in 24 schools, volunteer training sessions, and segments of our healthcare logistics. – See the Interactive map here.

The delivery of these SolarBuddy lamps is crucial as they provide communities with a sustainable and essential lighting solution, particularly in remote and off-grid areas like East Sumba, where access to electricity is limited. Solar lamps enhance safety during nighttime hours, enable educational activities, and improve overall quality of life.

Although this setback poses a real challenge, particularly after months of meticulous preparation, it will not deter us. We are adapting swiftly to ensure everything is on track by June 10th. Our focus remains steady on providing crucial resources and support to these communities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your understanding and support. Your continued encouragement is invaluable to Fair Future and Kawan Baik as we tirelessly advance our mission to improve lives in one of Indonesia’s most isolated regions.

Thank you for standing with us.

03.05.2025 | Thank you very much for your interest and help. Alex, Rumah Kambera.

  • SolarBuddy: Like Fair Future, SolarBuddy provides sustainable lighting to children living in energy poverty, supporting health and education in off-grid communities.
  • Rotary International: A key partner supporting solar lamp programs and sustainable development with Fair Future in East Sumba’s remote villages.
  • Last Mile Health: This NGO trains local health workers to serve remote areas, much like our Kawan Sehat agents in ultra-rural Indonesia.
  • Global Brightlight Foundation: Provides affordable solar solutions to rural families, echoing Fair Future’s work in light access and health safety.

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Fair Future training session for Malaria Spread Study with Kawan Against Malaria App in Umalulu

What is the Malaria Spread Studies Program?

In April 2025, the Fair Future Foundation launched the Malaria Spread Studies program in East Sumba, with a focus on the ultra-rural village of Umalulu. This region has long struggled with malaria, with nearly 55% of the population recently testing positive. Despite years of endemic presence, little has been done to understand why malaria continues to thrive here.

The Malaria Spread Studies aim to diagnose the real situation before proposing any solutions, just as a doctor would never prescribe medicine without first understanding the illness. For the first time, we are conducting a comprehensive field investigation to map out the factors that fuel malaria transmission.

To carry out this program, we developed a specialised digital tool: the Kawan Against Malaria App ("Good Friends Against Malaria"). This application enables local teams to survey every household in Umalulu by asking 65 targeted questions. The study is based on three key pillars:

  • The Family: Collecting social and economic data, including how many people live in each home and their health history.
  • The House and Environment: Assessing environmental risks such as stagnant water, poor construction, and lack of sanitation.
  • Knowledge of Malaria: Understanding what people know about the disease, its symptoms, and how they manage it.

This approach is unique in an area where resources are minimal and where little support exists beyond minimal governmental programs. Thanks to collaboration with local authorities, Kawan Baik Indonesia, Rotary International, and Rotary Against Malaria, this study aims to establish a precise understanding that will inform future prevention and treatment actions.

The Malaria Spread Studies are not just about understanding the disease; they are also about preventing its spread. They aim to spread awareness, give communities a voice, provide concrete data for strategic interventions, and create a model that can be replicated across other malaria-endemic regions.

Alex Wettstein, for Fair Future Foundation

Kawan Against Malaria Program
Fair Future training session for Malaria Spread Study with Kawan Against Malaria App in Umalulu

15 Key Reasons Why Studying Malaria Is Essential Before Taking Corrective Actions

  • Accurate Diagnosis First: Understanding how, where, and why malaria spreads allows for accurate diagnosis before any intervention is designed.
  • Avoid Wasting Resources: Without a clear understanding, resources can be wasted on ineffective or misdirected actions.
  • Targeted Prevention: A thorough study reveals high-risk areas and populations, allowing prevention efforts to be precisely targeted.
  • Understanding Local Factors: Environmental, cultural, and social factors that contribute to malaria transmission vary significantly by region and must be studied in each area.
  • Identifying Root Causes: Proper research identifies underlying causes like stagnant water sources, poor housing, or lack of mosquito nets.
  • Community-Specific Solutions: A one-size-fits-all approach does not work. Local studies ensure that solutions are adapted to real needs.
  • Enhancing Health Education: Understanding what communities know — or do not know — about malaria guides educational initiatives.
  • Building Trust with Communities: Field studies involving local people foster a sense of ownership and trust, which are essential for the success of health programs.
  • Early Detection of Emerging Trends: Ongoing studies can detect changes in transmission patterns early, allowing timely adaptation of strategies.
  • Validating the Right Tools: Before distributing materials like mosquito nets or launching spraying campaigns, it’s critical to know they match the community's real risks.
  • Reducing Drug Resistance: Proper diagnosis helps prevent overuse or misuse of anti-malarial drugs, a major cause of drug resistance.
  • Setting a Baseline for Impact Measurement: You cannot measure progress or success without knowing the initial situation through reliable data.
  • Influencing Policy and Funding: Concrete field data strengthens advocacy efforts for more national or international support and funding.
  • Scaling Solutions Beyond One Village: A representative sample, like Umalulu's 400 homes, helps design strategies that can be adapted for entire regions or countries.
  • Saving Lives More Effectively: In the end, studying first ensures that every action taken — every dollar spent — genuinely reduces infections and saves lives.

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