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Articles: Have you wondered what your life would be like if you didn't have water at home? No toilet, no place to wash? What if the little water available was often unsuitable? Dangerous for the health of the most fragile? Deadly? #waterconnections, This is why this project is important for us but especially for them. The right to have good health is a non-existent concept when water is present neither in quality (unsuitable, dangerous…) nor in quantity (a few liters per day only for an entire family). By Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia

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07.10.2025 - Fair Future has donated CHF 19,248.96 (IDR 400M) to support the 2025/26 Primary Medical Care program. This vital funding ensures continued medical care, medicines, and support for remote Indonesian communities.

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01.10.2025 - Today, we connect the roof to the 115m³ reservoir in Laindatang. After two months of drying, the structure is ready. Soon, the next rain will begin filling it. A big step toward sustainable clean water for the village.

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30.09.2025 - We allocated nearly CHF 1,500 to purchase essential medicines, covering about two months of needs. These supplies are crucial for treating patients in remote communities with limited access to healthcare.

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13.09.2025 - The final report on Hambarita’s eight ferrocement reservoirs is now online. These 4,400–5,300L tanks provide vital clean water for 151 residents. Read the full document and see how this project strengthens resilience

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12.09.2025 - After three days on the road, including floods and extreme weather, Alex and the Truck of Life reached East Sumba. Loaded with medical equipment, it will now serve vulnerable communities in this remote region.

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09.09.2025 - You can also download a payment slip with a QR code to make donations directly to Fair Future’s Swiss account. It is quick, secure, and supports our life-saving programmes.

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05.09.25 — Discover our detailed East Sumba map, showing schools, villages, and communities without electricity or clean water. Learn where Fair Future works daily to bring healthcare, water, and light to remote populations.

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11.08.25 — We have invested CHF 12,000 in medical equipment for Waingapu Public Hospital, which serves 800,000 people and is in dire need of supplies. The hospital will receive this equipment in September.

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28.08.25 — The donation of vital medical equipment will take place on Nov 19, 2025, at RSUD Umbu Rara Meha Hospital in Waingapu. We’ve shared the full list of supplies to be delivered—serving 800,000 people in East Sumba.

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08.07.25 — Today, we funded tanks 7 and 8 in Hambarita with IDR 78M (CHF 3,900). These 5,300L reservoirs complete our goal—8 out of 8 fully financed. Soon, clean water will flow for families in this remote region.

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23.07.25 — We’ve just published our 2024 Annual Report! It’s the result of hard work and reflects a year rich in action and impact. Dive into the stories, data, and milestones that shaped this powerful year. Please read it now!

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05.06.25—We’ve begun building eight 5,000L ferro-cement tanks in Laindatang and Hambarita. The work is tough, and the region is remote, but we’re determined that 40,000L of clean water will soon support the most isolated families.

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08.06.25—After months of preparation, construction of the 110m³ reservoir starts tomorrow in Hambarita! Over three months, we’ll work hard to bring clean water to a community where nothing yet exists. This is a major step forward!

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19.05.25 - Our 2024 accounts are officially approved by our certified Swiss auditor, without remarks, for the 16th year. Please read the full audit report on our documentation page. Accountability is our commitment.

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13.05.25 - Menstruation is not shameful—it’s natural. Yet in ultra-rural Indonesia, girls lack access to hygiene, education, and support. Fair Future works to restore dignity and health. Please read our full article to understand and act.

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19.04.25—We’ve been in Surabaya for a week repairing the Truck of Life. Repairs are now complete! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped fund this essential vehicle—ready again to serve remote communities in need.

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26.04.25—Studying malaria before acting ensures targeted prevention, saves resources, builds trust, detects trends early, and creates community-specific solutions. In Umalulu and beyond, smart action starts with understanding. Read more!

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26.03.25—All our field campaign posters are now available in English! While Indonesian remains the official version, we’ve translated it for better understanding. Click the link to view and share these essential materials.

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="Fair Future Fully Funds 110m³ Water Tank for Hambarita & Laindatang" title="Fair Future Fully Funds 110m³ Water Tank for Hambarita & Laindatang" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1MTA5NDcxIn19@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

09.04.25—We fully the 110,000L reservoir in Laindatang! CHF 12,642.13 (IDR 251.5M) was transferred for construction starting June 2025—clean water for Sumba Timur

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="We Fund CHF 5,953 to Support SolarBuddy Lamp Distribution in East Sumba" title="We Fund CHF 5,953 to Support SolarBuddy Lamp Distribution in East Sumba" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="/documentation/projects/SolarBuddy/doc/Light-Up-The-Future-SolarBuddy-2025-ENG.pdf" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

20.03.25 - Today, Fair Future donated CHF 5,953 (IDR 111M) to fund the distribution of 2,250 SolarBuddy lamps across 24 ultra-rural schools and Village in East Sumba. This includes all related logistics to bring light where there's never been any.

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20.03.25—Fair Future held a free medical care day in Kawangu. Over 150 people were treated, TB and malaria screenings were conducted, and young children were vaccinated. We also led health education and prevention efforts. It was a powerful day!

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="We Allocate IDR 17M to Upgrade Storage for Medical Supplies & Solar Lamps" title="We Allocate IDR 17M to Upgrade Storage for Medical Supplies & Solar Lamps" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjQwMzczMCJ9fQ==@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

08.03.25 - We allocated IDR 17M to renovate and build a new storage depot. It will safely house medical supplies and 2,250 SolarBuddy lamps arriving next month, ensuring better organisation and protection for vital resources.

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="Fair Future Allocates Funds for 5th & 6th 5,000L Water Tanks in Hambarita" title="Fair Future Allocates Funds for 5th & 6th 5,000L Water Tanks in Hambarita" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1MTA3MTcxIn19@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

08.03.25 - On March 7, we allocated IDR 78M for two more 5,000L ferro-cement tanks in Hambarita. These are reservoirs 5 & 6 in our seven-tank project, starting May 2025, to ensure clean water for the entire village. Progress continues!

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="We Received 16 Solar Panels, Generating 5,000W for Humanitarian Projects" title="We Received 16 Solar Panels, Generating 5,000W for Humanitarian Projects" badge_url_new_window="on" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="https://www.smartenergy.tech/" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

04.03.25—We’ve received 16 solar panels (2m x 1m) producing 5,000W of electricity! Huge thanks to Marc from Smart Tech in Denpasar for this generous donation, which will power essential humanitarian projects. A big step forward!

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="Read Light Up the Future—Bringing Solar Light to 2,500 Children in East Sumba" title="Read Light Up the Future—Bringing Solar Light to 2,500 Children in East Sumba" badge_url_new_window="on" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1MTA4NDg0In19@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

04.03.25—Discover Light Up the Future, our plan to distribute 2,224 solar lamps to 2,500 children in ultra-rural East Sumba. For the first time, they’ll have light at home. Yet 110 villages still lack electricity. Read the full document!

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="New Poster: Waste Kills – Stop Polluting, Start Acting for a Healthier Future" title="New Poster: Waste Kills – Stop Polluting, Start Acting for a Healthier Future" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM5Mzk0MyJ9fQ==@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

20.02.25 - Our Waste Kills poster exposes the deadly impact of pollution. Burning trash, plastic waste, and contaminated water poison lives. Act now: recycle, stop burning plastic, and protect nature. Change starts with you.

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="New Poster: Smoking Harms Everyone – Protect Lives from Secondhand Smoke" title="New Poster: Smoking Harms Everyone – Protect Lives from Secondhand Smoke" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM5Mzk0MyJ9fQ==@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

10.02.25 - Fair Future’s new anti-smoking poster highlights the deadly impact of secondhand smoke, killing 1.2M people yearly. Lung cancer, heart disease, and asthma—no one is safe. Protect your family and community. Every breath matters!

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="Fair Future Allocates CHF 800 for Essential Office Costs in Denpasar and Sumba" title="Fair Future Allocates CHF 800 for Essential Office Costs in Denpasar and Sumba" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI0ODg1NiJ9fQ==@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

03.02.25 - To cover internet, electricity, and admin costs for Rumah Baik and Rumah Kambera, Fair Future allocated CHF 800 (IDR 14.6M). That’s all—nothing more. Every other franc goes directly to life-saving fieldwork. Transparency matters.

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="Fair Future Funds CHF 4,950 for Critical Malaria Study in High-Risk Village" title="Fair Future Funds CHF 4,950 for Critical Malaria Study in High-Risk Village" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1MTA1NTk5In19@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

03.02.25 - Today, Fair Future transferred CHF 4,950 (IDR 82M) for a significant malaria study in a high-risk village. This research, part of the #ZeroMalaria program, aims to develop life-saving solutions for affected communities.

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="Ibu Ester’s Testimony: Lapinu’s Children Struggle for Water and Survival" title="Ibu Ester’s Testimony: Lapinu’s Children Struggle for Water and Survival" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1MTA1NDYxIn19@" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

22.01.25 - Lapinu’s children walk dangerous paths for just five liters of dirty water. In her 90-second testimony, Ibu Ester shares their daily struggle. Fair Future is bringing clean water—but we need you. Watch, share, and take action now!

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="We Funds 300 Long-Lasting Mosquito Nets to Protect East Sumba Families" title="We Funds 300 Long-Lasting Mosquito Nets to Protect East Sumba Families" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI1MTA1OTQxIn19@" link_option_url_new_window="on" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

03.02.25 - Fair Future has transferred CHF 3,200 (IDR 57M) to acquire 300 insecticide-treated mosquito nets lasting 5+ years. These nets will protect families in East Sumba, significantly reducing malaria risks and saving lives.

[/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child admin_label="Exciting Expansion of Rumah Kambera Warehouse to Enhance Fair Future’s Mission" title="Exciting Expansion of Rumah Kambera Warehouse to Enhance Fair Future’s Mission" content_padding="10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true" button_url_new_window="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _dynamic_attributes="link_option_url" _module_preset="default" subhead_font="|||on|||||" subhead_text_align="center" background_enable_color="off" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" link_option_url="@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjQwMzczMCJ9fQ==@" global_colors_info="{}" background_color__hover="#EE9B00" background_enable_color__hover="on" dsm_modules_popup_width_last_edited="on|phone" dsm_modules_popup_width_tablet="75%" dsm_modules_popup_width_phone="95%"]

11.12.24 - The Rumah Kambera warehouse is set to expand! By 2025, it will house medical supplies, 2,200 SolarBuddy lamps, and feature a small lab dedicated to detecting waterborne diseases. Check out our plans here.

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05.11.24 - The Rotary Down Under magazine has published a 3-page feature on Fair Future Foundation (pages 41-43). We invite you to click this link to read more about our impactful work supporting vulnerable communities.

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Extract | Have you wondered what your life would be like if you didn't have water at home? No toilet, no place to wash? What if the little water available was often unsuitable? Dangerous for the health of the most fragile? Deadly? #waterconnections, This is why this project is important for us but especially for them. The right to have good health is a non-existent concept when water is present neither in quality (unsuitable, dangerous…) nor in quantity (a few liters per day only for an entire family). By Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia

Water is our most precious resource. We can’t live without it. But we are facing a global water crisis.

Water stress is a serious issue in many parts of the world. Discover its causes and effects, but most importantly the solutions to the water crisis.

One of the Foundation’s tasks is to ensure equitable access to water in quantity and quality, in order to prevent disease and sustain lives. This is to reduce environmental health risks by managing sanitation safely and with dignity. Still, the foundation seeks to involve women and men in the management of water resources, in sanitation by putting in place safe hygiene practices to maximize the benefits for their communities.

What is water scarcity?

Water scarcity, both natural and human-made, is the lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demands in an area. Water is unevenly distributed in time and space. Much of it is wasted, polluted and managed unsustainably.

There is no global water shortage as such, but a number of places and regions are chronically short of water because its use globally has increased more than twice as fast as the population. over the last century.

A life without water in rural eastern Indonesia

Such a simple and basic question: How to survive?

A few facts about water access and children’s health

Reduce significant infant mortality, congenital problems, sometimes serious illnesses related to the consumption of unclean water.

Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to the transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio. Absent, inadequate, or inappropriately managed water and sanitation services expose individuals to preventable health risks..

Medical assistance for children's

Hunger, poverty and education

Besides dehydration due to the obvious lack of drinking water, hunger is one of the most serious effects of water scarcity. Why? Water shortages have a direct impact on crops and livestock, which can lead to food shortages and possibly starvation. Also, due to water shortages, some people cannot shower, wash their clothes, or clean their homes properly.

Here in East Sumba but also in many parts of the world, some children cannot go to school, either because they are too sick or because they have to walk a long way to reach a water source. Even when they can attend, many children cannot learn because of their fatigue, heavy responsibilities, and worries about their families.

Sanitation problems and diseases

Water scarcity generates sanitation problems by forcing people to drink unsafe water. Indeed, when water is scarce, people tend to store it at home, which increases the risk of domestic water contamination and creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which transmit dengue fever and malaria.

Lack of water causes other diseases such as trachoma (an eye infection that can cause blindness), plague and typhus.

Conflict prevention

Access to water has become a powerful global economic issue that could become one of the main causes of international tensions. Local conflicts – sometimes leading to wars – are triggered over scarce water resources. With global population growth and growing needs, these tensions could multiply in the future. It is by no means very common to witness neighborhood disputes over access to water here in the rural regions of eastern Indonesia. For a piece of rope, for example .. This rope that everyone brings to the well in order to draw water!

Awareness and education

Education is essential to solve the water crisis in these ultra-peripheral regions. This is the goal of the “Water Connections” program by Fair Future. Indeed, to face the future scarcity of water, it is necessary to teach all of these rural communities how to get out of this state of “water stress” and this, by creating innovative solutions: The goal is to have clean water in quantity and quality for a better life.

Reclaimed water

Rainwater harvesting and recycled wastewater also reduce scarcity and alleviate pressures on groundwater and other natural water bodies. Groundwater recharge, which allows water to move from surface water to groundwater, is a well-known process to prevent water scarcity.

Water just to wash your hands

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us, on the ground, the crucial importance of sanitation, hygiene and adequate access to drinking water to prevent and contain diseases, all diseases! Hand hygiene saves lives.

Handwashing is one of the most effective measures you can take to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the COVID-19 virus.

Yet here, almost all families, but also billions of people in the world, still do not have access to drinking water and funding is woefully insufficient.

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Snapshots from the Field

Primary medical care donation for 2025/26 program

Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia made a primary medical care donation of CHF 19,248.96 (around IDR 400 million) covering 32% of the program’s 2025–2026 budget. This funding sustains healthcare access for thousands of people in ultra-rural Indonesian regions lacking clinics, doctors, or medicines.

Rainwater tank connected in Laindatang East Sumba

The 114.7 m³ rainwater tank in Laindatang, named Matawai Urang, is now fully connected to gutters and filtration, ready to collect clean water for 300 residents. This rainwater tank Laindatang project also features an information panel, sharing the story of safe water access for the community.

Malaria mosquito nets distributed in East Sumba villages

We distributed 450 malaria mosquito nets across East Sumba villages. Each family received a net, printed guidance, and a sewing kit for repairs. By combining distribution with education, families learned why correct use matters for preventing deadly malaria infections.

Malaria education sessions in Umalulu East Sumba

In four villages of East Sumba, Fair Future led days of malaria education and screening. Communities learned, played, asked questions, and discovered how to protect their families. Hundreds were tested, treated, and equipped with mosquito nets. Together, knowledge saves lives.

Medical equipment donation to RSUD Waingapu hospital

Fair Future delivered CHF 12000 in essential medical equipment to RSUD Waingapu, Sumba’s sole public hospital serving nearly 1’000’000 people. This medical equipment donation was based on the real needs expressed by doctors and nurses, ensuring frontline teams receive the tools they truly require.

Malaria education billboards installed in East Sumba

As part of the East Sumba Malaria Prevention Project 2025, Fair Future and partners installed 20 large billboards across rural communities. These visuals teach families how to recognize malaria symptoms and protect themselves. A vital step to reduce infections in one of Indonesia’s hardest-hit regions.

Malaria rapid tests reveal cases in Umalulu

During our fieldwork in Umalulu for the East Sumba Malaria Prevention Project, rapid diagnostic tests confirmed new positive malaria cases—children, women, and adolescents—despite being outside peak season. Without testing, cases remain invisible. Testing saves lives.

Malaria prevention project East Sumba progresses in 2025

Three weeks into the malaria prevention project, East Sumba has seen real progress. The IRS campaign is complete, 20 prevention billboards are in place, and the education phase now begins. This malaria prevention project strengthens awareness, treatment, and long-term protection.

Malaria lab training strengthens diagnostics in East Sumba

Malaria lab training in East Sumba brought together 28 analysts from all health centres and the RSUD hospital. Under WHO-certified mentors, they refined slide reading and microscopy skills, strengthening diagnostic accuracy and treatment speed in rural Indonesia.

Indoor Residual Spraying malaria – Fair Future Foundation

The Kawan Against Malaria program delivers Indoor Residual Spraying malaria operations in East Sumba. Trained teams spray bamboo and wooden homes, surface by surface, to kill mosquitoes and reduce transmission. Each treated house becomes a safer place for children and families.

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Our Pillars of Action

Primary Medical Care (PMC)

Life‑saving care where no doctors are available

In villages without clinics, our Kawan Sehat health agents—mostly women—provide first aid, wound treatment, antimalarials, antibiotics, fever management, and referrals. They see 700–1,000 patients each month across East Sumba. Ongoing training and resupply—guided by a 150‑page manual and regular intensive sessions—ensure care remains safe and consistent. Your support funds medicines, diagnostics, and supervision that save lives.

Clean Water Connections

Every drop collected is a life protected.

Since 2019, we have constructed dozens of ferro-cement tanks ranging from 5,000 to 5,350 litres, working alongside families, and a 115 m³ reservoir in Laindatang to ensure access to clean water. New projects in Lapinu add more tanks and sanitation blocks. Access to water reduces diarrheal diseases, improves nutrition, and enables girls to remain in school. Simple tools, local labour, and durable designs enable communities to maintain these systems independently.

Kawan Against Malaria

Prevention, diagnosis, treatment—village by village

Malaria remains endemic in East Sumba. We deploy long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), rapid blood tests, treatment, and IRS planning where needed. Our Umalulu baseline study maps hotspots and practices to guide action. Health agents educate families on night protection, early testing, and correct dosing. With consistent nets, diagnostics, and training, we reduce cases—and save lives.

Light for Education – SolarBuddy

When night falls, learning continues.

In 2025, we gained tax-free approval to distribute 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps for children and schools without electricity. The lamps charge during the day and provide light for homework, safety, and community study at night. Larger units support classrooms; smaller units are given to students. A yearly pipeline now helps us reach more villages. Light improves attendance, reading time, and learning outcomes.

Women’s Empowerment & Training

From caregivers to certified community health leaders

Most Kawan Sehat are women. Through intensive training, field coaching, and a modular 15-chapter curriculum, they gain clinical skills, triage methods, prevention tools, and record-keeping. Certification boosts confidence, income opportunities, and community respect. When women lead care locally, families seek help earlier, and health indicators improve for everyone—especially children.

Prevention & Health Education

Posters, school sessions, community talks

We run an expanding range of prevention campaigns: tobacco harms, waste & water safety, alcohol risks, and sexual health/STIs. Materials are designed for all literacy levels, printed on fabric for durability, and delivered by health agents in homes and schools. Clear visuals plus simple steps = real behaviour change that prevents illness before it begins.

Support Logistics – The Trucks of Life

If supplies don’t move, care doesn’t happen

Our medical truck and the Truck n’ Load carry up to four tonnes of medicines, solar gear, and water-system materials across ferries and off-road tracks. Logistics also enables emergency runs, resupply for agents, and equipment installations. This backbone turns donations into delivered care—on time, in the hardest places. Fuel, tyres, maintenance: all mission-critical.

Volunteer With Us

Field, workshop, or remote—there’s a role for you

Join on the ground in Sumba, lend skills in Bali or Switzerland, or help remotely with medical logistics, translation, mapping, media, grants or education content. We prioritise practical impact, safety, and clear tasks. Short missions and long commitments are both welcome. Your time can build a reservoir, train a health agent—or light a classroom.

Transparency & Swiss Expertise

Trust earned through experience and integrity

Since 2008, +/- 93% of every franc has directly funded fieldwork. Accounts are approved annually by the Foundation Board, certified auditors, and Swiss authorities. We operate with minimal overhead and only local salaries, depending on volunteer efforts and strict controls. Precision, accountability, Swiss Expertise and results drive every franc we allocate.

In‑Kind & Medical Donations

From a bandage to a solar panel—everything counts

We accept medical supplies (bandages, infusion sets, RDTs, malaria medication), water system materials, and educational and solar equipment. Thanks to our customs approvals, large humanitarian shipments can arrive tax‑free and be tracked to their destination. Donate items in Sumba, Denpasar, or Switzerland—our team ensures they reach those where they can save the most lives.

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