The Kawan Sehat app, developed by Fair Future, revolutionizes rural healthcare. It enables health...
Kawan Sehat App Revolutionizes Rural Health Care Access
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Through the Primary Medical Care program, Kawan Sehat health workers provide treatment for fevers, wounds, and malaria in villages lacking access to doctors. They carry essential medicines, adhere to established medical protocols, and refer emergency cases promptly to prevent delays in care.
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Kawan Sehat Health Agents Certified in Rural Sumba
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.
Protecting Children: Adult Responsibility in Our Projects
The Fair Future Foundation is committed to safeguarding children’s rights through its Child Protection Policy, shielding them from violence and exploitation. We strive to create safe environments that promote their development and well-being.
Fair Future Strengthens Child Protection Policy
The Fair Future Foundation presents new information dedicated to its child protection policy. We are committed to protecting children’s rights, protecting them from exploitation and ensuring their well-being, health and privacy. Find out how we protect children in all our humanitarian projects.
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.
Empowering 2,000 Families with Solar Lights in East Sumba
In 2024, we’re working on distributing 2,000 SolarBuddy solar lamps to 2,000 children and families, and 2,000 homes across East Sumba. These villages and schools have no electricity. This project, in collaboration with SolarBuddy, Kawan Baik and Rotary International, will bring light to homes and schools.
#PrimaryMedicalCare program is evolving in August 2024
After two years of uninterrupted success, our #PrimaryMedicalCare program is evolving in August 2024. With a stronger focus on advanced training for Kawan Sehat health agents, we aim to meet the immense healthcare needs, covering 20 of East Sumba’s 22 districts, and ensuring medical supplies for the next 12 months.
On August 2, the board of directors held its annual meeting
The Board of Directors held its annual meeting on 02.08.24, approving the 2023 accounts and ongoing projects. All members were reappointed, and Alex and the teams received congratulations from the Board. The Swiss Confederation approved the accounts and praised our excellent work.
Educational Publications Saving Lives
Our educational resources, including health and healthy living posters, the book “Kawan Sehat,” and a 14-module training guide for healthcare workers, are essential to our mission. These materials promote primary medical care initiatives and vital life skills, making a positive impact in rural Indonesian settlements. Feel free to explore them for firsthand experience!
Paul Harris Fellow Award for Fair Future Foundation
We are proud to share that Alex and Ayu from Fair Future Foundation received the Paul Harris...
Empowering Women in Rural Areas with #PrimaryMedicalCare
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.
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Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu, on the 8th of January 2024.
Eastern Indonesia’s Teachers Become First Responders in Critical Rural Healthcare
In ultra-rural eastern Indonesia, the idea of prompt medical care is often a distant dream. Enter Fair Future’s Kawan Sehat agents—a team of over 60 women transforming this grim reality. Equipped with first-aid essentials and life-saving drugs, they’re not just healthcare providers; they’re community saviors