The Phase III Laindatang Water Connections report details nine months of dedicated work to address the water crisis in East Sumba. Despite facing numerous challenges, the community and Fair Future are committed to overcoming them and have proposed innovative plans for a 100m³ reservoir set to be constructed by 2025, guaranteeing sustainable access to clean water.
To reach ultra-rural villages, we rely on the Truck of Life to navigate rough, broken roads. This vehicle allows us to deliver essential supplies, including medicines, water, tools, solar kits, and food. Logistics play a crucial role in our program; without access to fuel, spare parts, and the commitment to long days on the road, we would be unable to reach the patients in need.
Acknowledging the feelings of despair that families face without access to basic needs, and working to replace it with dignity and hope.
Water and Nutrition: Saving Lives in Remote Villages
Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia are dedicated to combating malnutrition in some of...
Laindatang Drilling Halted: New Rainwater Harvesting Plan
After nine months of drilling efforts in Laindatang, Fair Future has stopped operations due to safety concerns and technical challenges. The focus is now on building a rainwater harvesting system to provide clean water to the village.
Laindatang Water Project Shifts to Rainwater Tank Solution
After nine months of drilling in Laindatang for the #WaterConnections project, we are halting the work due to technical and geological challenges. The new plan is to build a 100-cubic-meter rainwater reservoir to provide clean water for 300 people. Drilling will resume after the reservoir is completed.
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.
A Word from Alex: The Unyielding Battle for Medical Equity in East Sumba
In this poignant narrative, Alex Wettstein, founder of Fair Future, takes us into the trenches of the foundation’s work in East Sumba. From combating rampant diseases like malaria to navigating the glaring absence of international aid, Fair Future’s commitment is unwavering. A must-read to understand the arduous yet imperative mission to bring medical equity to one of the most impoverished regions in Southeast Asia.







