This year, the MEDyARTE Foundation successfully provided water filters to a third village in the West Kalimantan region of Borneo Island, Indonesia. The village of Katingan is a remote community, nestled deep in the jungle and accessible only by a longboat journey along a treacherous, in places shallow, and rocky river.
Life in Katingan is incredibly challenging. The lack of access to basic healthcare puts lives at constant risk, especially when compounded by poor living conditions and the absence of sanitation. The local river—polluted and unsafe—is the only available source of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. With no electricity or internet, the community has few resources to improve these conditions on their own.
Providing access to clean drinking water has always been one of the top priorities for the MEDyARTE Foundation, and we are proud to have made a meaningful impact in Katingan. The community welcomed our support with deep gratitude.
We are hopeful that the introduction of water filters will lead to a significant reduction in waterborne illnesses, particularly gastroenteritis, and improve overall health outcomes—especially among the most vulnerable: the young and the elderly.