Upcoming Projects
New efforts to help support a developing Sumba.
Economic Opportunities
Supporting farming communities and providing access to higher education, training, and employment opportunities.
Learning Development – September 2018
Generous support has allowed us to help more Sumbanese people than ever before and launch our newest core project: Learning Development.
Sumba Foundation Update Video
Watch how Riske was able to receive surgery from The Sumba Foundation and is now living a safe and full life with his family.
Fighting Malnutrition
It's estimated that more than half of the Sumbanese children under the age of 5 suffer from malnutrition and anemia caused by a poor diet.
The Graves Family and The Sumba Foundation
Claude and Petra Graves have been pivotal leaders and characters in the story of The Sumba Foundation and the island itself. This video highlights the journey to where they are today.
New York Fundraiser Raises $200,000
Second New York Fundraiser Event Raises more than $200,000 for Sumba Foundation Projects
New York Benefit Raises More Than $145,000
Inaugural New York Benefit Raises more than $145,000 for Sumba Foundation aid projects.
Dr. Mark Ellis Reports on Sumba Eye Program
This was the third annual trip to West Sumba to conduct an eye camp at Waikabubak hospital in co-operation with the Sumba Foundation.
Health Program Report
In the last two years, the Sumba Foundation has seen a very significant increase in health program activities and coverage area.
Another Successful Surgical Mission
There are children in Sumba and Flores who are all smiles again following the visit of a surgical team from Interplast Australia and New Zealand (IANZ).
Malaria Microscropy Training Center Opens
After nearly a year’s preparation, The Sumba Foundation has unofficially opened the Malaria Microscropy Training Centre in Waikabubak, Sumba.
Acceptance into 1% For the Planet Program
A growing global movement of companies that donate 1% of their sales to a network of environmental organizations worldwide.
Assisting Farmers
Having nutritious food available is important to improving the overall health of the community.
Increasing Health Care Access
We've collaborated closely with the local government to improve health care for all of Sumba and East Nusa Tengara.
Establishing Medical Clinics
Four Sumba Foundation clinics annually treat around 25,000 patients for a large range of infectious and non-infectious ailments.
Reducing Malaria
We have reduced the occurrence of malaria by 93 percent in our core intervention area, and aim for elimination in Sumba over the coming decade.
Caring for Pregnant Mothers
Through the Mama 2 Mama program, our health care staff and the ultrasound equipment have saved at least six lives.
Helping People See
Our Eye Care Program is dedicated to alleviating the people of Sumba from eye diseases and assisting their refraction needs.
Making Education Accessible
Many education facilities are too small, unequipped, and in complete disrepair. But we are changing that!
Building a Learning Center
The Learning House will be our center for learning development and will act as a hub to support additional learning huts throughout the area.
Teaching English Classes
Over 1,000 children are benefiting from English training courses offered throughout the area.
Offering Health Education
Sixteen schools use our eight-point course to teach about health and hygiene.
Giving Scholarships
In addition to supporting primary schools, we also help students to further their education.
Developing Libraries
Thanks to generous donors, we have been able to promote education by building libraries.
Providing School Lunch
School lunch provides a nutritious meal to growing children — increasing their attention span and ability to learn.
Caring for Infants
The lives of more than 400 children have been saved through direct intervention in critical cases of malnutrition and malaria.
Increasing the Impact
We’re renovating, upgrading, and expanding our coverage to provide more people with direct access to water.
Providing Potable Water
Increasing access to clean water is the Sumba Foundation's oldest and most established program.
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