The Critical Challenge in Brazil
The oral health landscape for children in Brazil requires urgent attention. Behind every statistic is a child whose potential is limited by preventable dental disease.
46.4% of children ages 1–9 in Brazil have untreated cavities in their baby teeth.
Source: World Health Organization
13.5 million children are affected by untreated dental caries in primary teeth.
Source: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine
Brazil continues to experience one of the highest rates of oral disease among major developed nations.
Source: Network for Canadian Oral Health Research
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What Is Smiling to the World?
Promoted by Generous Hearts, a Canadian charitable organization, hosted by AMIS, a Brazilian not-for-profit organization, and delivered by Hands in Action. Smiling to the World is a dental project dedicated to bringing oral health, dignity, and hope to children in vulnerable communities.
12-17
October
2026
OUR MISSION
Bring care, dignity, and confidence through oral health by providing compassionate, human-centered dental care for children and youth in vulnerable situations.
More than treating smiles, our mission is to transform lives, strengthen self-esteem, and show that every person deserves to be welcomed with love, respect, and care.
OUR VISION
Be a transformative project by expanding access to oral healthcare for underserved communities while promoting a better quality of life, inclusion, and hope through healthier smiles.
OUR VALUES
Compassion — Caring for every person with empathy, respect, and kindness.
Solidarity — Believing in the power of unity to transform lives.
Transformation — Promoting self-esteem, hope, and social impact through smiles.
The Difference We Hope to Make
The goal is to reach as many children as possible from the communities served by AMIS while monitoring how the project impacts caries control in the years ahead.
The project aims to provide children with healthy smiles, helping prevent missed school days and activities caused by oral infections.
It will also educate children on proper oral health practices to prevent future dental problems as their adult teeth develop.
300+
Children
Served
Fundraising Goal
$20,000
Your Support Creates Smiles
Your donation will help fund all the infrastructure required to provide dental services, including:
• Complete portable dental office
• Instruments and small equipments
• Dental material supplies
• Portable digital X-ray unit
• Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss kits
Powered By Partnership
Smiling to the World is the result of an unprecedented partnership between organizations that share the same commitment: bringing oral healthcare to those who need it most.
Meet Our Team
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Be a Part of the Story
Join Us In Transforming Lives Through Health
Every donation helps bring essential dental care, dignity, and hope to children who otherwise may not have access to treatment.
All donations will be processed through Generous Hearts, a registered Canadian charitable organization responsible for transparency and compliance.
how to donate
Two simple ways of donating!
1) Zeffy, our official fundraising platform
Click the button below to visit Zeffy and make your donation. 100% of your donation goes directly to supporting our mission!
2) E-transfer
Send your donation by e-transfer to: contact@generoushearts.org
Before sending your donation, please complete the form below. This helps us track your donation, verify your e-transfer, and issue your official tax receipt for donations of $20 or more.
After we receive and confirm your donation, Generous Heart will email your official donation receipt (for donations of $20 or more).
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