The distribution is in collaboration with the organisation Assyrians Without Borders in the Nohadra area in Northern Iraq where hundreds of thousands of internal refugees have fled from Islamic State (ISIS). It is hoped that an opportunity for improved oral hygiene will contribute to an increase in the general health of those who fled.
“We understand that dental and oral health is not the first priority for refugees.
On the other hand, good oral hygiene contributes to better general health and is valuable in the long term. Many of the refugees in Nohadra live in small villages and do not have sufficient access to medicine or toiletries. We want to do what we can to help" says Noel, licensed dentist and founder of Humble Brush.
Toothbrushes are being distributed over the next few months along with necessities such as toiletries and pharmaceuticals. A local partner, Assyrian Aid Society Iraq, is handling the distribution.
“To hand out toothbrushes is one of many projects we run. Hundreds of thousands of refugees in recent years, have fled to the North-East of Iraq and have since become refugees in their own country. All supplies are needed, big and small" said Sisilya Rhawi, President of Assyrians without borders.
For every toothbrush sold, Humble Brush donates one to a vulnerable child
The sales value of the 100,000 donated toothbrushes is almost 400 000 GBP. Right from the company's start in 2013, Humble Brush has been working with charitable causes. Earlier this year, Humble Brush donated 2500 toothbrushes to Assyrians Without Borders that reached refugees in Turkey and Lebanon. The non-profit organization Humble Smile Foundation gives a toothbrush or equivalent oral care to an underprivileged child for each toothbrush sold by Humble Brush. Humble Brush handles are made of bamboo and therefore biodegrades in a natural and environment friendly manner.
For more information, please contact:
Noel, dentist, founder and CEO of Humble Brush HQ
Tel: +4670-799 89 79 E-mail: noel@humblebrush.se
Sisilya Rhawi, President of Assyrians Without Borders
Tel: +4670-485 25 78 Email: sisilya.rhawi@awbswe.se
Tammy Robey – Marketing – Sales Impact DBS
Tel: (+44) 07765688022 Email: tammy@salesimpact.co.uk
James Hamill, dentist and Exclusive Distributor in the UK
Tel: (+44) 07714298828 Email: james@quintessdenta.com
About Humble Brush:
Every year more than five billion toothbrushes with plastic handles are produced. The majority of these end up in landfills and oceans around the world. Humble Brush produces, eco-friendly toothbrushes with bamboo handles, using the world's most sustainable materials. Our Humble Brush toothbrushes are naturally antibacterial with nylon-6 bristles free from BPA-toxins, and are available for adults and children in a variety of colours.
Read more at: www.humblebrush.co.uk
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About Assyrians Without Borders:
Assyrians Without Borders is a Swedish non-profit organisation that works to improve the lives of the Assyrian people (also called Syrians and Chaldeans) in their countries of origin (Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria and Lebanon). Assyrians Without Borders carries out independent activities and is politically and religiously independent.
The organization’s immediate efforts focus on the Assyrians, Assyrian refugees and IDP's (Internally Displaced People), i.e. internal refugees in Syria's country of origin.
Read more at: www.assyrierutangranser.se, Facebook- Assyrians Without Borders.