Welcome back to Faces of Resilience! Today, we are taking you to Indonesia, a country with a population of 275 million people, scattered across over 17,000 islands.
Our spotlight is the island of Sumba, one of the poorest regions in Indonesia. Sumba faces significant health and socio-economic challenges. Alarming rates of infant mortality, malnutrition, and diseases such as malaria continue to be major health issues on the island. These problems are particularly acute in Southwest Sumba, where farmers lag far behind the rest of Indonesia in terms of poverty and living standards.
Despite these challenges, the Sumbese exhibit remarkable resilience. Local communities, together with international organisations like WorldShare, are working tirelessly to improve living conditions and foster sustainable developments.
In today’s photo collection, our photographers have beautifully captured the essence of these tireless efforts. You will witness the determination in the eyes of farmers adopting new agricultural techniques, the willpower of mothers applying their newfound knowledge to provide better care for their children, the joy of children attending school, and much more.
Next week, get ready to be inspired as we take you on a journey to the other side of the world