Volunteering in Sri Lanka - Community Dental Care

Milton Justinsuthakaran Start Date: Jun 3, 2023 - End Date: Aug 15, 2023
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Volunteer Trip
  • Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka
  • Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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by: Milton Justinsuthakaran Start Date: Jun 3, 2023 - End Date: Aug 15, 2023
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Volunteer Trip
Having recently passed my final dental school exams, I have finally qualified as a dentist! 

For as long as I remember, I have always wanted to give back to the community my parents are from, and develop my connection with my roots. 

Sri Lanka, especially the Northern and Eastern provinces were and are still heavily impacted by the war, ruining the infrastructure in these areas. As a result, healthcare and education have been substandard and it is important for us, those educated abroad, to give back to the communities that we came from, to share knowledge and improve health outcomes.

I strongly feel that my colleages and I can make a lasting difference to the young school children and the displaced families in the Jaffna and Kilinochchi. We plan to return in the near future to continue with our efforts, but as we are still living with a student budget, I ask for your help in supporting our first step please! 

I definitely don't expect to reach the target £££ set, but any contribution, no matter how big or small would greatly be appreciated and will be put towards the start of a long-lasting cause. 

Many thanks in advance, I will ensure to vlog / blog the entire journey so you are notified of how we are getting along.

PS. I will be going from the 14th Aug till the 29th Aug, this summer!!! 
  • Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka
  • Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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