Ayu demonstrates SolarBuddy lamps to children in rural East Sumba before distribution across off-grid villages, showing how safe light can support study and daily life after dark.
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Empowerment
Empowering people to take control of their health and future through community-driven projects.
Revolutionary Primary Medical Care Program Saves Lives
Katrina, a Kawan Sehat health agent in Lapinu, has provided primary medical care in a remote village for more than two years with training, medicines and support from Fair Future and Kawan Baik.
Eben’s Art Marks 15 Years of Fair Future and Water Aid
Eben’s journey from being a polio survivor to becoming an artist is central to Fair Future’s 15-year celebration. His artwork on the anniversary T-shirt represents hope and the impactful changes in Laindatang, brought about by the Water Connections project.
Improving Nutrition with #WaterConnections in Laindatang
#WaterConnections here in Laindatang was established for various reasons. Firstly, to improve the living conditions of the residents, promote better health, and combat issues of malnutrition and infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue, cholera, hepatitis, polio, and others.
But to combat malnutrition and unhealthy eating habits, it is essential to provide adequate knowledge. The residents here have no concept of what it means to eat healthily. As part of this program, for several months, Fair Future and Kawan Baik cook on-site, not only for our team of workers but also for the village workers, about 30 to 50 people each day. We categorically refuse to prepare unhealthy meals.
Instead, we educate them on new tastes, showing them what fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, cabbage, green vegetables, and corn look like, cooked in different ways. It is crucial for children's growth to have a healthy diet. Many of them travel kilometres to get to school, arriving tired, exhausted, and unable to concentrate.
Most of the time, they haven't eaten before leaving home. Additionally, they lack access to water. For us, nutrition is therefore one of the key pillars of this program, along with the prevention of infectious diseases.
Throughout the duration of the project, we focus on nutrition, in addition to preventing infectious diseases. We spend much time cooking for the villagers and teaching them the basics of a healthy diet. The #WaterConnections program is there for them, to offer them a better future and better health, as we believe that it is through clean water that we can accomplish almost anything.
Growing vegetables, generating income through their sale, this is what awaits us in the coming weeks as we cook for the school children every day, helping them adopt better eating habits. This is crucial for them because they represent the future generation, those who will outlive us.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The 3rd of March 2024
Health, Wealth, and Inequality in Rural Areas
In rural regions, disparities in health and wealth contribute to ongoing cycles of inequality. The Fair Future Foundation addresses these issues by offering clean water, healthcare services, and educational opportunities. Discover how we empower communities to escape poverty and build healthier, more promising futures.
Education and Collaboration in Rural Gardens
Fair Future is an innovative initiative aimed at uplifting rural communities by focusing on two fundamental needs: access to clean water and education. By providing these essential resources, we empowers communities to establish and maintain vegetable gardens, which serve as a cornerstone for improved nutrition and health.
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!
MoU Signed to Expand Primary Medical Care in East Sumba
We have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the East Sumba authorities to improve our primary health care program. Through this collaboration involving the health, education and social services sectors, we will increase the number of Kawan Sehat health workers to ensure that rural communities receive adequate medical care.
Kawan Sehat Health Agents Certified in Rural Sumba
In the remote communities of East Sumba, 20 new Kawan Sehat health agents have been certified through the Primary Medical Care program. These 19 women and one man are now essential providers of life-saving care in their villages, which lack formal healthcare facilities. Their dedication and increasing proficiency are crucial for the well-being of their communities, representing a significant milestone in rural healthcare.
Improving Child Health and Nutrition in Rural Areas
Child malnutrition in rural areas affects children’s physical and mental well-being. The Fair Future Foundation is dedicated to improving child health and nutrition through sustainable food programs and education, working directly with families to provide balanced diets for their children’s healthier futures.
SolarBuddy lamps and letters connect two worlds
SolarBuddy lamps assembled by children overseas arrive with personal letters for children in rural Indonesia, connecting two communities through practical access to safe light.
Primary Medical Care: Lifesaving Rural Healthcare Initiative
Kawan Sehat health agents in Mahu receive medical training and supplies to provide primary care in remote communities affected by malaria, dengue and diarrheal disease.
