Claude and Petra Graves, owners of Nihiwatu Resort have spent many years building a support network for the local community. Sumba Foundation raises money from guests and supporters to provide aid to help with schooling, health and medical needs for indigenous residents in an area where alternative aid sources are scarce. More detailed information is available. The Foundation is going from strength to strength and we can report from first hand experience that they are doing an incredible job. Tropicsurf endorses their outstanding work.