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TRACHOMA PROJECT: Trachoma is the largest preventable cause of blindness with the rate of infection in a typical village being as high as 45%. We have a program where we examine the children, provide medication where necessary, provide education as to good hygene and also clean water. THE CHISHAWASHA ORPHANAGE PROJECT: This orphanage is presently the home for 40 children and we are providing some buildings and covering some of their operating costs. THE ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL PROJECT: We look after the cost of 100 operations each year and in 2006 we built a residence and we look after all of its annual expenses. CATARACT PROJECT: We continue to help with the children's cataract operations. COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROJECT: We are building two much needed small schools in the very remote Gwembe Valley in Zambia. CHISANGA HEALTH POST PROJECT: Also in the Gwembe valley we are building a health post in an area that is the home to over 4,500 Tonga.

Established in 2004, the Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education (CFDHRE) is a charitable organization dedicated to furthering dental hygiene research and education initiatives. The Foundation funds meaningful research and education projects that advance the existing body of preventative oral health care knowledge and contribute to the oral health and well being of Canadians. CFDHRE relies on the ongoing generous donations of individuals and organizations.