The Fair Future Foundation in East Indonesia combats social and medical injustice and aims to ensure everyone has access to healthcare, clean water, and education. Join us in making a difference.
Empowering people to take control of their health and future through community-driven projects.
Join us in our efforts to combat malnutrition and disease in the most rural areas. Fair Future and Kawan Baik have taken the initiative to bring positive change to the lives of people living in remote regions. We provide sustainable solutions to improve the nutrition and health of local communities.
Celebrate with us as we mark 15 years of the Fair Future Foundation’s unyielding commitment to providing essential medical care, clean water, and hope to rural communities in East Sumba. Founded by Alex Wettstein, our dedicated team has been at the forefront of combating infectious diseases, addressing hunger, and improving living conditions for…
In this news "Picture of the Day", under the terrible heat of East Sumba, a mother and her daughter trudge forward, carrying five empty jerry cans. Their feet tread on arid ground, strewn with stones and brush. The day started a few hours ago and the journey is far from over. They have travelled more than five kilometres on foot and have as much ahead of them to reach their destination: Kullups, holes dug by hand in the rock of a hill. (Ref. Read this article here)
In this part of the world, kullups are more than mere rainwater reservoirs; they represent a vestige of human ingenuity against near-chronic water scarcity. Rainwater, channeled by soil and rock, seeps in to feed these small stone basins at the foot of a hill. It's a source of life, but also a source of heart-wrenching dilemmas. For every precious drop, there is a hidden cost, measured not in money but in lost opportunities, compromised health, and uncertain futures.
Consider the mother. Each trip for water represents hours when she can't work, maintain her home, or care for her family. What about her daughter? With every step she takes toward the kullup, she moves further from an education that could unlock doors to a better future. The thirst for learning is there, but it is weighed against a more immediate, more vital thirst.
Against this backdrop, the teams from Fair Future and Kawan Baik step in, armed with the will to make a difference and the tools and expertise needed to do so. The #WaterConnections program doesn't merely supply water; it aims to redefine these communities' relationship with this essential resource. By installing water collection and filtration systems, educating on hygiene best practices, and encouraging community participation, Fair Future and Kawan Baik aim to break the vicious cycle of poverty and disease.
Waterborne diseases like Malaria, Dengue, diarrhea and cholera are commonplace in these areas. But their impact doesn't stop at the individual. A sick mother cannot provide for her family. A sick daughter cannot attend school. And a cycle of suffering and poverty perpetuates, generation after generation.
The work of Fair Future and Kawan Baik isn't completed in a day or even a year. It's a long-term commitment, an investment in the future of these communities. But every installed water system, every educational session, and every assisted family represents a step toward a future where this mother and daughter won't have to choose between the present and the future, between thirst and the thirst for learning.
In a world where clean water is often taken for granted, it's easy to forget that for some, it's a luxury that comes at a high price. By working on the ground alongside those who live this reality every day, Fair Future and Kawan Baik remind us that behind every drop of water, there's a human story, a struggle, and an opportunity for change.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu, 17th of October, 2023.
Fair Future celebrates Christmas and welcomes 2025 with gratitude for our supporters. Together, we’ve made a difference in thousands of ultra-rural lives. Looking ahead, we aim to build on our efforts for brighter futures, focusing on essential resources like clean water, healthcare, and education this year.
SolarBuddy lamps provide reliable off-grid light to children and families in remote East Sumba, supporting study, safety and daily life where electricity is unavailable.
This new “Picture of the Day” shows Ayu spending time with a child from Laindatang in East Sumba, where we have been working for over two years as part of the #WaterConnections and #ZeroMalaria programs. Ayu will measure this child along with 78 others, and also weigh him to assess his hygiene and determine whether he is doing well and gaining weight.
Our main objective is to improve the standard of living of ultra-rural communities while ensuring their sustainable development. We pay particular attention to promoting the growth and physical well-being of children, as malnutrition remains a significant problem affecting approximately 15–20% of young people. This means that hundreds of children are facing weight and nutrition issues that concern us deeply.
We provide healthcare programs that educate parents, villagers, and schools in ultra-rural areas about good nutrition. Due to the extreme poverty and isolation in these regions, healthy eating habits are often unfamiliar concepts. Therefore, we provide them with nutritious meals made with local ingredients while teaching them to grow their own gardens for a healthier diet.
Our approach emphasises crucial skills such as eating vegetables as often as possible, drinking clean water through our #WaterConnections initiative, and protecting yourself from infectious diseases by adopting preventative measures.
One of our team members can be seen in this new Picture of the Day, watching over a child. Our mission is to weigh, measure and evaluate hundreds of children every week to ensure their medical and hygienic well-being. This evaluation is essential to determine the effectiveness of our on-site programs. We have witnessed impressive results: Better access to water has improved nutrition, which has translated into increased vitality, better health, and an overall healthier lifestyle.
Improving water availability and nutrition creates a beneficial loop that transforms lives and strengthens disadvantaged communities.
Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The 12th of July 2024.
Save the date! Join us on June 14, 2024, at Kulidan Space near Denpasar to celebrate Fair Future Foundation’s 15th anniversary. Our clean water awareness event includes the screening of ‘Matawai, the Shades of Water,’ discussions on sustainable water solutions, and artistic performances.
The 10th World Water Forum has come to a close, but our mission persists. At the Fair Future Foundation, we are dedicated to tackling the global water crisis by supplying clean water to the most remote and underprivileged communities. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, our resolve remains steadfast.
Kawan Sehat healthcare workers are doing more than just transforming healthcare; they are saving lives in the most remote areas of Indonesia. These amazing women provide vital medical care, overcome obstacles, and challenge traditional gender roles in their communities.
In East Sumba, the Rumah Kambera Base Camp’s pharmacy is a lifeline for many who rely on essential medicines and health programs like #PrimaryMedicalCare and #ZeroMalaria. But we can’t do it alone. We need your help to bridge the medical gap and ensure access to healthcare for all.
The pest crisis in East Sumba transcends agricultural ruin, posing a severe threat to human health, psychological well-being, and environmental integrity. Fair Future Foundation takes a deep dive into this grim humanitarian emergency, advocating for holistic solutions.
Our foundation addresses the severe shortage of doctors in rural Indonesia through a multifaceted approach that includes training local health agents, upgrading infrastructure, and implementing solutions to alleviate the doctor scarcity, ultimately improving access to medical care.
