On the eighth day of URBOND’s initiative in Guinea, the team’s first stop was the URBOND Centre, where we successfully delivered more dental hygiene workshops. The sessions aimed to educate young people on the importance of oral care, focusing on the long term health risks associated with poor dental hygiene. Remarkably, some children had their teeth cleaned for the first time, marking a milestone in the project.

The team’s second destination was the GLS School in Dubreka, where we delivered a dental hygiene lesson to over 100 students. The impact was profound, as it became apparent that some of the teenagers were learning to clean their teeth for the first time. Originally, URBOND had planned to base their operations here, but we eventually settled at Ecole Primaire d’Application.

Later in the day, the volunteers visited a local radio station where Ousmane Drame, URBOND’s CEO, spoke live on air. Drame used the opportunity to raise awareness about URBOND’s mission, highlighting the charity’s upcoming sporting events aimed at promoting child education.

The volunteers then gathered at a sewing centre for lunch, where they observed the sewing team in action. URBOND’s partnership with Days for Girls UK continues to thrive, as they work together to ensure that young girls stay in school by providing sanitary pads, a critical aspect of the charity’s focus on gender equality and access to education.

The day culminated in a basketball exhibition game back at the URBOND Centre. The event was designed to raise awareness about child education in Guinea, a cornerstone of URBOND’s mission. As the evening progressed, the atmosphere turned celebratory with music by Rob, who DJed, and plenty of food to bring the day to a lively close. URBOND’s work continues to make strides in improving access to education and equal opportunities for all in Guinea.