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Where the Money Goes – 93 Per cent Reaches the Field
Understanding how transparency turns donations into real impact
Solar power lights SDN Mbajik and restores water and internet to a remote school in East Sumba.
Every donation to Fair Future Foundation becomes something tangible.
Clean water flowing from a new tank, medical treatment reaching a child in an isolated village, light shining in a school that never had electricity. Since its creation in 2008 under Swiss law, Fair Future has adhered to one clear principle: to do more, spend less on administration, and serve those who are left behind.
93% of donations go directly to the field
Each year, on average, approximately 93 per cent of every franc donated goes directly to our humanitarian programs, including medical care, clean water and sanitation, education, and emergency response. The remaining few francs cover only essential logistics such as transport, storage, and tools. (See our programs here)
This is possible because Fair Future is built almost entirely on voluntary work. The foundation has no foreign employees and no paid directors. Alex Wettstein, who founded Fair Future and serves as its president, works full-time in the field as a volunteer. He receives no salary, as required by Swiss foundation law, where members of the board are unpaid and act out of conviction, not for professional gain.
Local teams, local salaries, local strength
Our projects are carried out by Indonesian collaborators who live in the regions where we work. They are doctors, nurses, engineers, drivers, and coordinators who receive fair local salaries aligned with national standards. This model respects the local economy, promotes dignity, and ensures that nearly all funds remain within the communities themselves.
By avoiding foreign payrolls and expensive international structures, we can build more reservoirs, distribute more medicines, and train more health agents. This approach is rare and almost unique among international NGOs.
Transparency and accountability
Every franc is tracked, audited, and accounted for in accordance with Swiss regulations (see all annual reports and accountings here). Fair Future is supervised by the Federal Department of the Interior in Bern and registered under IDE CHE-114.715.376. Independent auditors review our annual accounts, and all decisions are taken by the Foundation board, a volunteer body of five members based in Switzerland.
This governance model, which has no salaried management layer, ensures that donations are used exclusively for their intended purpose: transforming lives through practical and measurable results.
Real impact, measurable change
When you give to Fair Future, your contribution is not lost in administration. It becomes medicine for a child suffering from malaria. It becomes a solar-powered water pump for a village. It brings education and dignity to families who previously had neither.
Our programs, such as Primary Medical Care, Water Connections, Child Health, and Kawan Against Malaria, are built with communities, not imposed upon them. They are born from local discussions, local labour, and local commitment.
A collective effort: our volunteers
From the hills of eastern Indonesia to the desks in Switzerland, hundreds of volunteers give their time, skills, and energy. They design, build, teach, and care without keeping track of the hours. Their dedication is the invisible force that multiplies every franc’s power.
Why this model matters
We are not an organisation that delegates or outsources compassion. We act ourselves. We speak the languages, we live among the families, and we witness both hardship and progress. Our lean structure is not an accident; it is a choice that allows us to stay close to reality and far from bureaucracy.
The ultimate goal is simple: every donation should reach those who need it most.
Thank you very much for your attention – Today, the 14th of November 2025 – Alex Wettstein
Overall Impact Rate
(All percentages below represent the proportion of total annual expenses)
- 93 percent of all expenses directly fund field programs. This is the global efficiency rate of Fair Future. 93%
Breakdown of the donations received
(All percentages below represent the proportion of total annual expenses)
- • 65% – Medical care, health, water access, energy, women and childhood programs 65%
- • 18% – Education for children, families, remote teachers and schools 18%
- • 9% – Logistics, accommodation, travel, transport, storage, voluntary management 9%
- • 8% – Administration, auditing, accounting, legal obligations, reporting in Indonesia and Switzerland 8%
Your donation becomes real medical care
Help us reach the unreachable. Every franc you give funds medicines, dressings, tests, and clean water to prevent sickness. It powers solar lights for cold vaccines and night care. It keeps Kawan Sehat agents and Fair Future teams travelling hours to remote villages without doctors or clinics.
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Kawan Sehat medical evaluation in remote East Sumba
Kawan Sehat medical evaluation in East Sumba Strengthening frontline care in isolated communities Kawan Sehat medical evaluation In East Sumba, access to healthcare often depends on a single trained individual per village, in this case, Rambu Katrina, who has been...
The essentials
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.
