Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia are dedicated to combating malnutrition in some of the most remote and isolated communities. By providing solutions related to access to clean water and sustainable resources, our healthier living programs improve health and restore hope to families and their livestock, creating a better future for all.

Photo of the Day: A Man and His Cow Join Forces to Combat Malnutrition

This recent Photo of the Day captures a narrative of resilience and interdependence. It features a man standing alongside his young cow, both visibly undernourished. In these extremely rural communities, livestock represents the primary wealth for residents. Without any extra money available, their survival depends on bartering—exchanging water for a goat or trading chicken for rice. The well-being of their animals is directly linked to their own chances of survival.

The priority is evident in this area: Animals are fed before all else. They symbolize security and solutions by offering milk, meat, or a form of trade during emergencies. However, what occurs when food and water become insufficient for both humans and their livestock? This photograph reveals that harsh truth—when water is lacking; growing crops becomes nearly impossible, exacerbating the cycle of malnutrition.

The Promise of Transformation: Programs for Water and Nutrition

That’s why Fair Future is dedicated to initiatives such as Water Connections and nutrition programs. Clean water goes beyond being a drinking necessity—it’s the foundation of life itself. With access to water, families can cultivate gardens, feed their animals, and maintain a healthier diet. Having access to clean water translates into independence, health, and opportunity for communities.

Remarkable progress is underway. Due to the generosity of our friends, these communities now have the resources needed to overcome hunger and thirst. Clean water systems are being constructed, gardens are thriving, and families are enjoying healthier and more nutritious meals. This positive impact also extends to their animals, allowing them to thrive as well. Healthier livestock contributes to greater stability within these communities, reducing difficult decisions about who gets enough food.

Overcoming Challenges with Resilience

Despite facing numerous challenges, these communities’ resilience remains steadfast. They strive to safeguard their families and animals daily, even when resources are severely scarce. Their achievements with such limited means are truly remarkable. Thanks to initiatives like Water Connections, we envision a future where no one must choose between feeding their children or their animals.

This task is challenging, but it’s paying off. Your support makes this possible by bringing water to dry lands, cultivating new gardens, and filling once-empty plates. Together, we’re not just providing food; we’re creating a future where each meal promises a better tomorrow for people and their animals.

Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey. Let’s continue moving forward together.

Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The 3rd of December 2024.

• Action Against Hunger: This global organization fights hunger by addressing its root causes, including malnutrition and water scarcity.
• Heifer International: Heifer empowers rural families with livestock and training, helping them achieve food security and sustainable livelihoods.
• Water.org: Water.org provides access to clean water and sanitation in underserved communities, creating pathways to better health and nutrition.
• World Food Programme (WFP): WFP delivers life-saving food and nutrition assistance to families in crisis, often in the world’s most remote regions.
• Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN): GAIN works to transform food systems and ensure communities worldwide have access to nutritious and affordable food.