By Ambereen Siddiqui | Director - HOPE USA
Dear HOPE Friends,
FDI World Dental Federation Sponsors Dental Camp for Students at HOPE's Zia Colony Formal School
A Couple of Days Prior to the Advent of Ramadan this Year, 300 Students at HOPE's Zia Colony Formal School Participated in a Dental Camp Organized by the Pakistan Association of Dental Students , under the leadership of the FDI World Dental Federation.
FDI is the leading voice of the dental profession and represents over one million dentists globally. The Pakistan Association of Dental Students is a subset of FDI's footprint in Pakistan.
Oftentimes for both children and adults living below the poverty level , the importance of dental hygiene is completely overshadowed by the lack of basic needs such as shelter and food. However, poor oral health can open the door to an array of serious health issues. This is why HOPE was so appreciative and welcoming when PADS, a subset of FDI approached us to have a day dedicated to teaching young students at Zia Colony School about the basics of dental health.
PADS representatives arrived to Zia Colony School early in the morning and set up stations to teach small groups of students from preschool through third grade. Among the topics covered were how to correctly brush teeth and the importance of oral health. Students listened with great enthusiasm and were also given toothpaste to take home.
We wish to extend our gratitude to PADS and FDI for including HOPE's Zia Colony School in this wonderful outreach initiative which was a valuable learning lesson for our children. We are so appreciative of any opportunities in which our children can build a tool kit for themselves and amass a repertoire to break free from the tenacious cycle of poverty.
The HOPE USA Team
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By Ambereen Siddiqui | Director - HOPE USA
By Ambereen Siddiqui | Director - HOPE USA
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