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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.

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Three circles. One health.

We cannot damage the living world and expect medicine to repair every consequence. Human, animal and environmental health are connected. In East Sumba, safe water, trained health agents, malaria prevention and earlier care belong together. With communities, never in their place. Read →

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Improving Nutrition with #WaterConnections in Laindatang

Improving Nutrition with #WaterConnections in Laindatang

by | Mar 3, 2024 | , ,

#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

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Groundwater is the Key to Laindatang’s Project

Groundwater is the Key to Laindatang’s Project

by | Jan 15, 2024 | , ,

Our new “Picture of the Day” showcases the exceptional skills of Kawan Neni, our drilling partner and an accomplished dowser who has successfully identified crucial underground water sources essential to our mission..

In the scorching heat of Eastern Indonesia, on the rugged terrain of East Sumba, a relentless endeavor unfolds. The Fair Future Foundation’s #WaterConnection project in Laindatang has been an unyielding beacon of hope for over a year, delivering essential services to a community entrenched in hardship. At the heart of this relentless quest lies an ancient practice – dowsing, also known as “water divining.”

Quest for Lifesaving Springs Beneath: Water, the essence of life, remains an elusive dream in Laindatang, where the struggle for access to clean and dependable water persists. With a sprawling village expanse and a school that welcomes 78 eager young minds daily, the dire need for a sustainable water source has never been more pronounced. The village, like the school, lacks even the most fundamental amenities: no toilets, no clean water, no electricity.

Dowsing, a centuries-old technique, has emerged as an invaluable tool in the arsenal of the Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Foundation. Over the years, this method has repeatedly proven its worth, revealing concealed aquifers that sustain life in this unforgiving region.

A Pioneering Solution for Laindatang: The #WaterConnection project, initiated in 2024, coincides with the 15th anniversary of the Swiss-based Fair Future Foundation. Its success hinges in part on the discovery of reliable underground water, a mission entrusted to dowsing. As we stand on Phases 2 and 3 thresholds, our objectives are unequivocal: secure deep wells, possibly two, to ensure a constant and clean water supply for over a hundred families and the local school. Our optimism soars as we’ve identified three potential drilling locations, all but guaranteeing the presence of water.

This pivotal project phase signifies a significant turning point. The construction of additional reservoirs will cement access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and a brighter future for the entire village. The school, where children thirst for knowledge but have been denied the most rudimentary resources, will finally be equipped with the essential infrastructure they deserve.

Progress, One Precious Drop at a Time: The Fair Future Foundation’s unwavering commitment to improving lives remains unshaken. The #WaterConnections project in Laindatang stands as a testament to this commitment. Guided by dowsing, we are on the brink of effecting transformation, uplifting not just the village, but also the aspirations of 78 young children aged 6 to 12, who yearn for a brighter future, not just for themselves but for their entire families.

As we dig deeper into the earth’s belly, searching for concealed water sources through the ancient art of dowsing, we embark on a journey toward enduring change. This voyage serves as a stark reminder that every drop counts and that access to clean water isn’t merely a fundamental human right but also a catalyst for progress.

Today, we must move quickly to Phases #2 and #3 of this #WaterConnections project for the residents of this extremely rural village and all the children who live there. We cannot achieve this without your help. So, how about we all roll up our sleeves and tackle this challenge together

Stay tuned as we continue our mission to unearth the treasures hidden beneath the surface and usher in a new wave of transformation in Laindatang.

Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu, January 15th, 2024.

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Empowering Women in Rural Areas with #PrimaryMedicalCare

Empowering Women in Rural Areas with #PrimaryMedicalCare

by | Jan 8, 2024 | , , ,

In the news "Picture of the Day," a Kawan Sehat agent stands with assurance and determination. Facing our healthcare teams, she shares her experience as a care agent in her village of Kabanda. Her gaze, filled with resolve, speaks of her firm decision to progress, contribute to her community's evolution, and help as many as she can. An embodiment of empowerment and social transformation, this image captures the spirit of these extraordinary women who, through their training and commitment, are redefining their role in ultra-rural societies and becoming pillars of change and inspiration.

#PrimaryMedicalCare: The Renaissance of Women in Ultra-Rural Societies of Southeast Asia

In the ultra-rural communities of Southeast Asia, a remarkable change is taking place. Thanks to the #PrimaryMedicalCare program by the Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Foundation, over 50 women, primarily teachers, are redefining their societal role. These women, traditionally confined to the roles of child educators and homemakers, are now gaining confidence and autonomy, becoming undeniable pillars of their community.

Their comprehensive medical training has opened previously closed doors, allowing them to take on responsibilities beyond traditional education. By becoming Kawan Sehat health agents, they have acquired essential life-saving skills and achieved a new social status. Their role has transformed from background figures to leading actors in the health and well-being of their villages.

This evolution is significant as it is a model and inspiration for other women in these regions. These health agents now represent the possibility of a fulfilled life, demonstrating that improvement in living conditions and personal achievement is within reach for all. They are breaking traditional barriers and redefining what it means to be a woman in societies previously limited by rigid norms.

Their growing assurance is a living testimony to the positive impact of education and training on women's empowerment. By transforming their status within the community, they are creating a future where women are not just caregivers and educators but also leaders and innovators.

Fair Future Foundation is committed to continuing its support for these modern heroines, recognizing the crucial importance of their role in health care delivery and building a more equitable and inclusive society. Our work with these remarkable women is a step towards a future where every woman can play an active and respected role in her community.

#WomenEmpowerment #HealthcareHeroes #RuralHealth #CommunityLeaders #FemaleEducation #SocialChange #InnovativeHealthcare #SustainableDevelopment #EqualityForAll

Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu, on the 8th of January 2024.

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