Monthly Archives: February 2011

Visitors at Bukumbi

Posted on 25/02/2011 by admin

Yesterday it was our pleasure to show Lord and Lady McColl, Caroline Havers (an advisor) and Alan Frampton (Chair of Trustees) around Bukumbi Care Centre. The aim was to see the developments at the centre and to meet the people from the community. … Continue reading →

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Unsung heroes

Posted on 24/02/2011 by Mark Topley

Over the past few years since I started working in the oral health arena, I’ve attended my fair share of trade shows and conferences. The one I haven’t made it to yet, and to be honest, I’d really like to … Continue reading →

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Highs and lows

Posted on 18/02/2011 by admin

We visited the local secondary school where Jackson, Jackline, Karoli and Kabula are studying. They are all happy and seem to be enjoying school. We still need to work on their confidence as they were shy when chatting to me, … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with the ‘Why’ of what we do

Posted on 17/02/2011 by Mark Topley

I love showing people what we do here in Tanzania. Somehow touring our projects, explaining how things work and getting out to the rural areas gives me a renewed energy. Next week we’re privileged to be welcoming a group of … Continue reading →

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What I learned about teeth in the past five years

Posted on 10/02/2011 by Mark Topley

On a balmy summer’s evening in 2003, in return for a curry, I made the mistake of driving Ian Wilson to speak at Dentaid’s tenth anniversary celebration – an evening that changed my direction in life completely. On that night … Continue reading →

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Never give up!

Posted on 09/02/2011 by admin

Last week Kibibi and I set off on our journey to Kahunda, a small lake-side village, around 4 hours west of Mwanza. Our purpose was to visit Lameki, William, Abel and Ashfak from Bukumbi, who are currently being sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Bridge2Aid Family…getting the best out of You!

Posted on 08/02/2011 by Ian

I believe that everyone in the Bridge2Aid family has strengths! You may wish you had some others but you have got what you have and they are great! I believe that no one has got quite the same combination as … Continue reading →

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From small beginnings

Posted on 03/02/2011 by Mark Topley

It’s hard to believe but this month we celebrate the 6th anniversary of the official opening of Hope Dental Centre (HDC)!  It’s great to see how from such small beginnings a first class dental practice and team has grown. The … Continue reading →

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