Alex Wettstein, founder of Fair Future, talks about challenging yet transformative times. Alex speaks from the heart in a direct way. Learn how Fair Future’s unique approach to working and operating has led to sustainable and innovative solutions for providing access to healthcare, clean water, and healthy food for vulnerable communities.
Following nine months of failed drilling, we've constructed a 114 m³ reservoir in Laindatang, which is entirely powered by rainwater. Almost 300 villagers, predominantly children, now have access to clean water. The project kicked off in June and is now complete. Together, we can bring an end to the water crisis.
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Promoting physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle to reduce disease and boost well-being.
Kawan Sehat: Vital Medical Care in Tough Terrain
Rambu Veronika, a health agent with Kawan Sehat, courageously navigates steep and hazardous trails to deliver essential medical care to the remote villages of East Sumba. Her commitment underscores the remarkable efforts of volunteers who save lives daily despite challenging conditions.
Healthy Living Posters Distributed to Local Health Centers
We have distributed our healthy living posters to local Puskesmas (health centers), and their directors were delighted. The posters are engaging and easy to comprehend, incorporating local characters and language. Teaching rural communities simple methods for disease prevention, such as handwashing, is truly rewarding.
Pure Joy: Footballs Bring Smiles to Remote Sumba Children
The children of Haray, an extremely remote village in East Sumba, were so happy to receive...
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.
Tribute to Fair Future’s Lifeblood: Our Volunteers
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.
We are testing the Laindatang drilling
We purchased a pump to test at the Laindatang drilling site for the Water Connections Phase 3 project. Over the past three days, we’ve been testing the pump to determine if the water flow is sufficient for 600 people after six months of drilling.
Four Pillars for a Healthier Life in Ultra-Rural Areas
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.
Healthy Eating: Transform Lives with Nourishing Food
Fill Your Plate with Healthy Food” is an initiative by Fair Future Foundation aimed at enhancing health in ultra-rural areas. This educational poster, designed as a food pyramid, highlights the importance of balanced nutrition with locally sourced foods. It serves as an interactive tool to encourage communities to adopt healthier eating habits, thereby reducing diet-related diseases and improving children’s focus, while promoting sustainable dietary practices




