Transforming Lives and Smiles: SFEF Laos Outpost’s Impactful Dental Care Initiatives
The Smile for Everyone Foundation’s (SFEF) Laos outpost has been diligently working to change lives and create healthy, happy smiles. This year, their efforts have made a profound impact on underserved communities, as they extend their compassionate dental services to those who need them the most.
Providing Dental and Emotional Care for the Children of Thailand
This quarter, the Smiles for Everyone Thailand outpost received an invitation to provide dental treatment to those still affected by the devastating tsunami that struck 14 years ago in southern Thailand. Among the places they served was an orphanage housing about 150 children, with 80% of them being children from Myanmar and the Mogen people, […]
Meeting the Needs of Immigrants and Homeless in Mexico
In the largest immigration port of entry in the world located in California, USA, and Baja California, Mexico, a group of dedicated individuals are volunteering to bring smiles and dental health to those who need it most!
Crossing Mountains to Serve the Matigsalug Tribe
The SFEF Philippines volunteers travelled for 2 hours driving and over 1 hour walking, crossing 3 mountains, just to get to this remote area and serve the Matigsalug tribe. Only motorcycles with wings attached to them and horses can enter the slippery and rough roads, so the team leader rented motorcycles to transport the supplies.
A Life-Changing Smile for Sandrea
Dr. Dovale and the remarkable Bright Now! Melbourne, Florida team had the amazing opportunity to change the life of Sandrea Sharter. Sandrea, a hardworking restaurant employee, had been avoiding the dentist for quite some time since she was embarrassed by the absence of most of her teeth. This led her to endure the pain of […]
Bringing Confidence through Healthy Smiles in Paraguay!
The Paraguay Smiles for Everyone Outpost has done excellent work this last year. Dr. Andrea joined Smiles for Everyone this year and has already put a team together, set up clinics, and received patients in homes in Paraguay.
Reaching Those in Need in Laos
In March of this year, the Smiles for Everyone Laos team travelled far to the Mueang-Fueang district, Vientiane. It was critical for the team to travel to this location as there are many people who have very limited access to dental care and proper oral hygiene, and often none at all. The team planned on helping on treating […]
Providing Smiles and More in the Philippines
This quarter, the SFEF Philippines team served an outreach in Talaingod, Davao del Norte. The team braved 11 hours of travel time and challenging roads with cliffs to reach a tribe that had been suffering from extreme poverty and malnutrition.
Thailand/Laos Recent Outreach Highlights
Care Goes On in Paraguay
One of the many constraints brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is the inability to safely hold large-scale free dental events that serve as a great way to deliver care to underserved populations.