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Dental TribuneAsia Pacific Edition | 3/2016 16 TRENDS&APPLICATIONS region almost four out of five houses were destroyed or signifi- cantly damaged. When we spoke with one of the children’s minis- ters in that area to find out what the need was, she said that there were about 7,000 children dis- placed through the earthquake. Throughout the Sindhupalchowk border, guards were checking pa- pers of children going out. There was such an increased risk of trafficking and they were trying to reduce that. All children had to have papers that allowed them to exit the area. Generally, our work became more complicated and more ex- pensive,aspricesrosethroughout the earthquake period. On top of that, there is the recent fuel crisis that Nepal has been facing over the past few months, as no oil or gas has been available from India for political reasons. This has slowed the country down, which is such a shame considering how difficult the year had already been with the earthquake. It has also in- creased the cost of our work again owing to the increased costs of suppliesbecauseoftheincreasing costs of petrol and transport. Nepal is a landlocked country, so everything has come through India or China. If there is a block- ade, it poses a significant problem to the entire infrastructure in Nepal. You are soon to take over the re- sponsibility of chairperson from re- tiring Asha founder Peter Bashford. What will the focus of your work be in the years to come? I want to see the team consoli- date. The organisation has grown dramatically in the last two years, going from eight to 23 employees. Currently, we are looking after 107children,ofwhom51areinour residential care. We want to concentrate on re- integration into the community and more community support, whichmeansfewerchildreninres- idential care and more supported by our social welfare team in the community. This way, we keep children more independent and prevent them from being insti- tutionalised. However,preventionoftraffick- ing is our ultimate aim. We have just started a new Facebook page for teenagers in Nepal, called “Keeping SAFE”, to teach them to avoid traffickers and recognise their tricks. The page has an enor- mous following,withup to a quar- ter of a million people viewing each post. We are also planning to go into schools and hold pre- sentations about the dangers of trafficking, not only for the chil- dren but also for the teachers so that they can teach their future pupils about the tricks that traf- fickers use to force children into domesticorsexlabourandhowto avoid being trafficked. Dr Ubhi, thank you very much for the interview and good luck for the future. For further information, please visit www.asha-nepal.org. www.idem-singapore.com STRIVING FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Featured Speakers APRIL 8 - 10, 2016 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Online Registration Now Open! IDEM Singapore 2016’s conference theme is built upon the common goal of all dentists – both general and specialist: Striving for Clinical Excellence. Look forward to world-class clinicians, researchers and educators discussing contemporary issues in the field of dentistry. Ms. Cindy Tantarica Tel: +65 6500 6721 Fax: +65 6294 8403 idem-reg@koelnmesse.com.sg Ms. Cindy Tantarica Tel: +65 6500 6721 Fax: +65 6294 8403 idem-reg@koelnmesse.com.sg Endorsed By Singapore Dental Association Co-organizer Held In In Co-operation With Supported By Walter Dias, Germany Clinical Excellence in Aesthetic Restorations - Hybrid and Indirect Techniques Using Smart Composites Elif Keser, Turkey PiezocisionTM for Rapid Orthodontic Therapy: A Multi-disciplinary Team Approach Hien Ngo, Kuwait Chairperson of the Full Day Symposium: Towards the Post-Amalgam Era Pre-Register and Meet Over 500 Exhibitors! Join the IDEM Singapore Trade Fair to meet over 500 internationally recognized manufacturers, distributors and traders. With exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services on levels 4 and 6, your visit will be packed with opportunities to strike new deals and re-enforce existing partnerships. Dental Tribune Study Club in Cooperation with IDEM Singapore Visit the Dental Tribune Study Club in the exhibition hall on level 6 to attend free live lectures on the latest in dental technology and procedure. Widen your networking possibilities and assess new products and techniques. Information on Study Club lectures will be avaliable online closer to the event. Sign up as an exhibition visitor online today to guarantee your complimentary entry. AD “...about 30,000 girls from Nepal are tricked into going over the border each year and trafficked...” Dr Andrea Ubhi DTAP0316_15-16_Ubhi 04.03.16 13:15 Seite 2 Tel: +6565006721 Fax: +6562948403 Tel: +6565006721 Fax: +6562948403 DTAP0316_15-16_Ubhi 04.03.1613:15 Seite 2