Water on the Way…
Thousands of healthy meals/month
In the scattered hills of East Sumba, 5,300-litre ferrocement tanks collect each drop of rain. Families help build and maintain them. Children drink safely, and women no longer have to carry 20-kilo jerrycans for hours. Water near the house is a primary source of health care.
Responding rapidly to medical emergencies in remote villages, saving lives through urgent care.
For over three years, Fair Future’s Life Truck has provided essential medical care, medicines, and supplies to remote communities in Indonesia. This mobile unit supports primary health care, water connections, and malaria prevention to ensure access to essential resources for well-being.
The Fair Future Foundation and Rotary International have launched the Zero Malaria Program to combat malaria in remote Indonesian regions. Our efforts include distributing insecticide-treated nets, conducting rapid diagnostic tests, and educating families on disease prevention. Each action taken is a step towards saving lives and creating better futures for everyone involved!
Don’t confuse Dengue with Malaria. While Dengue is common in cities, Malaria is endemic in rural areas where we work. This photo shows the source of Malaria infection, mainly transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Without treatment, Malaria can become severe and fatal within 24 hours. We continue the fight through our #ZeroMalaria program.
We invite you to read Alex’s latest personal letter, a rare and heartfelt reflection on nearly 20 years of dedication to Fair Future, which he founded. He shares his journey without asking for anything, simply telling the story of his daily work. We encourage you to read and share this touching testimony.
Kawan Sehat’s women health workers, through the Primary Medical Care program, are revolutionizing healthcare in extremely rural areas. Their unwavering commitment and specialized training allow them to save countless lives each day by providing essential medical attention for issues such as malaria, infections, and injuries.
Our foundation’s success in transforming lives in remote areas of Sumba is owed to our devoted volunteers at Fair Future Foundation. Over 100 individuals work tirelessly every day, constructing water tanks, delivering medical aid, and educating communities about healthy practices. Their unwavering commitment ensures life-changing impacts.
The training manual for Kawan Sehat health agents in the #PrimaryMedicalCare program, containing 14 modules over 150 pages, will be reprinted after revisions and additions. New modules will enhance the training to ensure these agents can fully address the needs of those who lack access to medical care in their remote areas.
For our #PrimaryMedicalCare program, the Swiss Foundation has decided to replace plastic medical kits with sustainable and eco-friendly backpacks made from recycled materials. These sturdy bags can store and transport all the necessary medical equipment. Decorated with a simple red cross, it is also our way of paying tribute to the ICRC.
In the Mahu sub-district of Wairara, health workers from Kawan Sehat diligently restocked their...
Alex skillfully performed a surgical incision on a young man from Hambarita who had been bitten by...
Four Pillars for Healthy Living” serves as Fair Future’s guide for ultra-rural communities, emphasizing balanced lifestyle pillars: physical activity, nutrition, hygiene, and rest. This guide encourages daily exercise, a diet rich in fresh foods, regular washing with soap and water, and adequate rest for mental and physical health, aiming to enhance individual and community well-being.
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of ultra-rural communities in Southeast Asia? Join us and explore Alex Wettstein’s 15-year journey with the Fair Future Foundation. Together, we can provide hope, clean water, healthcare, and transformation to those in need. Let’s make a real impact.
