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.
Supporting innovative solutions for healthcare, clean water, and education in rural areas.
We’ve received the latest batch of pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, bandages, and medical equipment—hundreds of kilos worth—used in our #PrimaryMedicalCare program and infectious disease prevention efforts, especially malaria. More supplies are on the way. Thank you for helping us continue this vital work in East Indonesia.
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.
#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
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.
In East Sumba, a 60-meter deep drilling project stands as a beacon of transformation. This gargantuan endeavor by Fair Future and Kawan Baik is not just about providing clean water; it’s a comprehensive approach to improve public health, education, and quality of life for over 2,000 people.
The #ZeroMalaria Sumba program by Fair Future is making significant strides in the battle against malaria in eastern Indonesia. Through its meticulous screening, precise treatment, and strategic approach, this initiative aims to save lives and ultimately eradicate the debilitating disease that has long plagued the region.
In the heart of East Sumba, Indonesia, the Fair Future Foundation is actively engaged in the battle against endemic malaria through its #ZeroMalariaSumbaTimur program, initiated in 2023. Learn how our multifaceted approach, including Interior Residue Spraying (IRS), is making a significant impact in reducing malaria transmission.
Fair Future Foundation is launching a vital malaria study in Umalulu, one of the most affected regions in East Sumba. This research will assess infection rates, risk factors, and healthcare needs to build an effective malaria response, ensuring long-term health solutions for this remote community.
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.
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.
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.
From April 17 to 24, Fair Future hosted five members of the Rotary Club Australia. They visited East Sumba to learn about our work, including clean water projects and efforts to combat diseases like malaria and dengue. Together, we distributed SolarBuddy lights and promoted healthy living. We deeply appreciated their support.
