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SFEF Zimbabwe — building the foundation for healthier smiles and stronger communities.

Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFEF) is launching a new Zimbabwe outpost to bring essential dental care to underserved communities. With strong local partnerships and dedicated leadership, this initiative is laying the groundwork for long-term impact—bringing hope, healing, and access to a trusted dentist where it’s needed most.

Expanding Hope: Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFEF) Launches New

Expanding Hope: Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFEF) Launches New

A new chapter of impact is beginning.

Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFEF) is taking a powerful step forward in its mission to expand access to essential dental care by establishing a new outpost in Zimbabwe. In communities where access to a professional dentist is often limited or nonexistent, this initiative represents more than expansion—it’s the beginning of hope.

This Zimbabwe outpost is currently in its preparation and launch phase, but the need is already urgent. Many individuals and families in underserved and rural areas face daily pain, untreated dental conditions, and limited access to safe, professional care. SFEF is stepping in to change that.

Built on Strong Local Partnerships

Built on Strong Local Partnerships

To ensure long-term success and meaningful impact, SFEF is partnering with trusted in-country NGO, Celebration Health. This collaboration ensures that every aspect of the program is locally informed, culturally appropriate, and designed to meet real needs on the ground.

With the support of Celebration Health, SFEF is not just delivering dental care—it’s building a sustainable model that empowers communities and strengthens local healthcare systems.

Fueling the Mission Through Generous Support

Fueling the Mission Through Generous Support

A key driver behind this launch is the generous corporate sponsorship of ZIMWORX. Their commitment is helping lay the foundation for this new outpost, enabling SFEF to move quickly and effectively in bringing professional dental services to those who need them most.

This partnership reflects a shared vision: healthier communities, improved access to dental care, and long-term, life-changing impact.

Leadership on the Ground

Leadership on the Ground

SFEF is proud to welcome Dr. Freeblessing as the lead dentist for the Zimbabwe outpost. Alongside her, Ms. Nkosie and her team will play a vital role in administration and NGO collaboration—ensuring smooth operations and strong community integration.

Together, this dedicated team is preparing to deliver safe, high-quality dental care with compassion and excellence.

Why It Matters

Why It Matters

Every investment made today helps us:

  • Expand access to professional dental care in underserved communities
  • Equip local teams to deliver safe, high-quality treatment
  • Build sustainable healthcare solutions that last for years
  • Reach individuals who are currently suffering without access to a dentist

Conclusion

Conclusion

The launch of the Zimbabwe outpost is more than a milestone—it’s a promise. A promise to bring relief to those in pain, to restore dignity through dental care, and to build a future where no one is left behind. With partners like ZIMWORX and Celebration Health, and the support of donors like you, Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFEF) is turning that promise into reality—one community, one patient, one smile at a time.

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Costa Rica

Also launched in January 2026, the Costa Rica outpost is building relationships with local providers and organizations to support access to quality dental care. The team is currently focused on infrastructure setup, collaboration opportunities, and planning initial clinical outreaches.

Zambia

Set to launch in October 2026, the Zambia outpost is in its planning phase, with an emphasis on community engagement and long-term sustainability. Preparations include identifying local partners, securing resources, and developing outreach strategies to address significant unmet dental needs

Zimbabwe

Launched in January 2026, the Zimbabwe outpost is focused on establishing local partnerships and assessing community needs to deliver sustainable dental care. Early efforts center on equipment support, volunteer coordination, and laying the groundwork for future outreach programs in underserved communities.

Philippines

Rache Macaranas

Administrator

Col. Percy Macaranas

Administrator

Operating from two locations (Mindanao and Luzon), the Philippines team bring dental care to those most in need, including PDLs (Persons Deprived of Liberty) in city jails and remote tribes like T’boli tribe that often require seven hours or more of travel over rough roads to reach them.

Laos

Dr. Sonexay Kounlavong

Lead Dentist

Good Begin

Administrator

Though they faced economic challenges and massive regional flooding in 2024, the Laos team worked hard to serve their community, including students attending a monastary. This outpost was organically developed by the Thai team, and the two regularly do outreach together.

Rwanda

Dr. Jesse Wong

Lead Dentist

Launched in January 2025, our newest outpost is led by Dr. Jesse Wong, a Canadian dentist who has lived in Rwanda for 10+ years.

With just two dentists for every 100,000 people in the country, the team is gearing up to treat over 4,000 people in their first year of operation, meeting serious needs in the region, where tooth decay in up to 50% of children is due to high levels of fluoride in the drinking water.

Thailand

Dr. Wata Siyootagrai

Lead Dentist

Narissara (Oh) Jearajetchai

Administrator

Working tirelessly to build partnerships and expand operations, our Thailand outpost has served schools, communities and remote tribes.

In 2024, they have placed their focus to serving refugees from Myanmar, the homeless, children in orphanages, and sex workers—those who have the least access to dental care.

Ghana

Dr. Tinuola Esther Mark

Lead Dentist

Kwesi Oduro-Korankye

Administrator

Ghana won the 2024 Outpost of the Year Award for its outstanding work. By partnering with the Ghana Health Service, this outpost has recruited and assigned dentists to each district of the Ashanti region, ensuring comprehensive care.

Paraguay

Judah Mooney

Director, Diaconia

Shirley Grissetti

Administrator

Dr. Paulina Sanchez

Lead Dentist

Paraguay was our first outpost, and began with one doctor serving once a month.


Today, the Paraguay team operates a mobile clinic, partners with dentists at their clinics, and runs a program at Guternburg School.

Central America

Dr. Reyes

Lead Administrator

A dedicated team of volunteer dentists provide much-needed care to communities in need. This year, the outpost partnered with a youth organization, offering services and education to children and adolescents who otherwise don’t have access to dental care.

Mexico

Jesus Perez

Director

Using innovative strategies and technology to increase efficiency and overcome barriers, the Mexico outpost is connected with key universities in the area to collaborate with dental school students.



The team also opened a Smiles Dental Consultation Room for patients who need follow-up from the larger outreaches.

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