Monthly Archives: December 2011

Four reasons I believe we get results

Posted on 29/12/2011 by Mark Topley

For a while now we’ve been putting together little movies with testimonials from our returning volunteers. If you haven’t seen one yet, I recommend having a look. By the way it wasn’t my rubbish camera work or editing that inspired … Continue reading →

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When pictures speak louder than words

Posted on 15/12/2011 by Rachel

Words and pictures… What images would appear in your mind if someone talked about schooling in Tanzania? Mud huts?  Kids drawing on chalk boards sitting around under an acacia tree? Masaai warriors perhaps? Even those of us who are working … Continue reading →

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You don’t know what you don’t know

Posted on 08/12/2011 by Mark Topley

One of the important things that I do regularly is meeting with the Tanzania advisors. I’ve made it a priority since I first became CEO. I feel it’s crucial to regularly chat through where the organisation is heading, update them … Continue reading →

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Student Electives and developing nations

Posted on 06/12/2011 by Ian

Over the past couple of weeks I have seen articles in the dental press about dental students who have taken their elective study period in a developing nation. Their passion for getting involved, and their desire to serve developing nations with … Continue reading →

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Making it last

Posted on 01/12/2011 by Mark Topley

I am frequently amazed by the resourcefulness of the people here. Among the many lessons that I have learned during the past 6 years is one about how my Western ‘throw away’ culture is more to do with habit than … Continue reading →

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