Water

Upcoming Projects

New efforts to help support a developing Sumba.

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.