Intermediate Report on the #ZeroMalaria Program
Dear friends and steadfast supporters of Fair Future,
As we navigate a world that some describe as fractured, our commitment to shaping a fairer future remains a beacon in this darkness. It's an indescribable honor to address those among you who have consistently stood by our side, providing strength and resilience to our mission in the most isolated, rural, and impoverished regions of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
I wish to inform you about the release of an intermediate report on our #ZeroMalaria program and the battle against the infectious diseases that ravage our communities. Although this report is penned in English, it is a document that must not be overlooked. Take the time to read it, understand it, and share it. Because within its pages lie truths that save lives. This is an extraordinary operation, a race against time that cannot and must not come to a halt.
Let's talk first about malaria. The silent enemy lurks in the shadow of a mosquito bite. Over the past few months, I have witnessed more than twenty pregnant women and chronic patients lose their lives to this disease. Conquering malaria won't happen in a few weeks or months; it's a relentless struggle that Fair Future and all our friends have embarked upon and must continue for years to come. We are going door-to-door for active prevention, educating, and diagnosing, and every day we battle to reduce both cases and fatalities. It's a long, laborious fight, but it's a fight that must be waged.
Moreover, it's not just malaria. It's dengue, it's tuberculosis, it's polio that our teams have detected in recent months. Our "medical warriors" on the ground, numbering over one hundred, demonstrate unparalleled courage and professionalism. They are our hope, they are your hope, and their determination deserves to be highlighted, amplified, and supported.
As we prepare to celebrate fifteen years of our small Swiss medical foundation next February, I am struck by the deafening silence from the authorities in our country despite the invitations we have extended to them. And not just them, where are UNICEF, WHO, all these giants who talk much but act little on the ground? We are here, right in the heat of action, and it's disappointing, even shocking, to note their absence.
Therefore, I appeal to your generosity. We need medications, microscopes, rapid tests, laboratory equipment, and logistical resources to support our teams on the ground. Every franc counts. You donate 1 franc, and 93 cents go directly into our medical aid projects. It's unique, it's vital.
We have you, and that is the greatest honour we could possibly have. We know we're not alone in this struggle with you by our side. Thank you for your ongoing and unwavering support.
With all my gratitude and devotion,
"In a world where words are abundant but action is rare, we at Fair Future choose to be the unyielding voice and the tireless hands that reach out to save lives, one by one. We don't merely exist; we persist, for humanity demands nothing less."
Alex Wettstein - Fair Future Founder
The Friday, October 13th 2023 (hey hey hey...) - Rumah Kambera, Camp de base Socio-Medical à Sumba Est |
