For some, a routine visit to the dentist is the norm but for many Bangladeshi's this is not the case.
As the majority of the women and children of The Sreepur Village have never ever been to a dentist the prevalence of their dental suffering is quite high.
So, as part of our programme to help rebuild the shattered lives of over 150 women and 400 children, we arrange, twice a year, a dental camp that provides our beneficiaries with a professional screening of dental problems. After examination, and depending on the treatment, some are provided with primary health care whilst others have to be referred to outside hospitals.
It is with the support of our donors that we are able to fund such costly camps so, if you would like to donate towards this much needed treatment then please email: emma@sreepurvillage.org
We share with you a story of Sharifa, a mother who has had her fair share of struggles in life and who recently, along with her family, visited Sreepur to share with us her successes in life.
The sudden death of Sharifa's husband in late 2004 left her as the sole provider for her four children. With no one to turn to for help, Sharifa felt lonely, scared and desperate for her family's future survival.