Progress Report #18 March 2018 Volunteers Serving Children in Need Around the Globe Dental Care for Kids Since 2001 Children Served: 146,365 Donated Care: $30.7 million Volunteers: 2,358 Seventeen years ago we started this adventure in service--and today Global Dental Relief volunteers remain hard at work delivering critical dental care to children. In 2017, 20,904 children visited GDR clinics in... read more »
Posted on February 19, 2018. In the fall of 2017, The Rotary Club of Southeast Denver partnered with Global Dental Relief to help sponsor two clinics in Kathmandu, Nepal. Through multi-club efforts, Rotarians contributed a generous donation of $19,500 to Global Dental Relief’s clinics in Nepal. Local Denver Rotarians – Jan Lovelady and Aloah Kincaid – were able to attend... read more »
Posted on February 5, 2018. Global Dental Relief (GDR) partners with Cranberry USA, a dental supply company, to offer volunteer scholarship opportunities to pre-dental and pre-dental hygiene students. In 2017, Cranberry USA awarded five $1,000 scholarships to students who are passionate about bringing dental care to kids overseas. Scholarship recipients attended clinics in Guatemala, Kenya, Nepal, and Cambodia. The awarded... read more »
Posted on January 22, 2018 Global Dental Relief (GDR) is on a mission to provide dental care for those who need it most –children. Childhood is a time to learn, grow, and develop habits that will shape adult life; children who have access to quality dental care develop positive oral health habits that carry over into adulthood. GDR focuses on... read more »
Posted on January 8, 2018 Why volunteer in Cambodia? Here are our top five reasons! Cambodia was once a quick stop-over on the South East Asia tourist circuit. People came to visit the 12th century Angkor Temple complex just outside of Siem Reap, and then quickly fled to other more comfortable tourist hangouts in Vietnam and Thailand. But today Siem... read more »
As Cambodia’s most popular tourist destination, Siem Reap offers a fascinating blend of traditional and modern life. During your work with Global Dental Relief (GDR), you will have many opportunities to experience the unique splendor and culture of Cambodia. During the time spent in Cambodia, volunteers stay at the Shinta Mani Resort, a boutique hotel that is run by... read more »
Does this sound like you? -- the mission of Global Dental Relief resonates with you, but life is busy, the family takes priority, your bank account is low, or maybe traveling overseas just isn’t for you. Even if you are not able to volunteer, there are other ways you can help children live healthier lives. Here are five ways to... read more »
Dear Friends, l As we turn the corner into fall GDR volunteers are heading off to a slew of programs in Nepal – 3 clinics plus two remote trips – and our final Cambodia trips in November. It has been a productive year and one to celebrate. This year GDR volunteers will serve 19,000 children – a 13% increase in... read more »
When Global Dental Relief first began working in Nepal in 2001, its founders envisioned bringing dental care to people in less fortunate countries. That vision was quickly refined to focus specifically on children. Here’s why: 1. Educational impact. We are able to educate and instill oral health awareness and habits in children before decay sets in. Each time a child... read more »
So you’re coming with us to Ladakh. We’re so happy! Are you thinking of extending your trip to see more of the area? If so, here are some opportunities you won’t want to miss: • The Children – Because you are going on this trip, you’ll have an opportunity to experience a part of Leh that no tourists will see:... read more »