LJM, Cardinal Tien Junior College, Bring Oral Health Education, Compassion to Nepal
Driven by love and a desire to share smiles! For the first time, the Ling Jiou Mountain Charitable Foundation joined hands with the Department of Oral Hygiene and Healthcare at Cardinal Tien Junior College of Healthcare Management. In mid-August, the team traveled to Ngagyur Memorial School in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, for a four-day program in oral health education. The initiative provided local students with professional knowledge and warm companionship, while also fostering a meaningful journey of cross-cultural exchange.
The nine-member service team comprised three faculty members and students from Cardinal Tien Junior College, as well as six members from the LJM Foundation, including three licensed nurses. With the thoughtful arrangements of Gyurmed Dorjee Lama, head of Ngagyur Memorial School, the team conducted oral health education and hands-on training sessions to help students develop lasting habits of good dental hygiene.
Smiles Across Borders, Protecting Dental Health
At the end of the first day’s lessons, when the children proudly showed their freshly brushed teeth with bright, innocent smiles, the volunteers were deeply moved. That heartfelt joy was like sunshine, warming everyone’s hearts. Over the four-day program, the team delivered oral health education to 365 students across 16 classes, from Grade 4 through Grade 12.
During the service, the two students from Cardinal Tien Junior College demonstrated both professionalism and enthusiasm. From their initial nervousness to later engaging with ease, they not only enhanced their professional and English communication skills but also learned to connect through smiles and playful interaction. They were deeply touched by the Nepalese students’ attentiveness and sincerity, which in turn inspired them to cherish more deeply the rich educational resources available in Taiwan.
A special mention goes to Tshe Yang Nub, a 2025 graduate of Ngagyur Memorial School, who had previously joined the LJM dental training program in 2024. Although she had already graduated, she returned as a volunteer this year to assist as a translator in both English and Nepali. She shared, ‘When you walk alongside the right people, everything becomes easier.’ Tshe Yang expressed gratitude to the service team for bringing bright smiles to her younger schoolmates, and she pledged to keep learning so she can one day give back her professional knowledge to her alma mater.
Interactive Games Make Oral Health Education More Engaging
To make the lessons more lively, the LJM Foundation designed interactive games that allowed the children to learn naturally through laughter and participation, filling the campus with a warm and cheerful atmosphere. As the program drew to a close, the Foundation donated a supply of medical materials provided by China Surgical Dressings Center Co., while Cardinal Tien Junior College contributed oral care supplies, together bringing lasting support for health promotion in the community.
On the final day of the program, during the school’s morning assembly, Gyurmed Dorjee Lama led a gratitude ceremony, presenting certificates of appreciation to the service team and each volunteer. He also expressed his sincere hope that the LJM Foundation would return next year to continue fostering positive health changes. The Foundation noted that this camp went beyond promoting health—it was also an exchange of heart and culture. The children’s innocent smiles were the most genuine form of feedback and the greatest motivation for the team to keep moving forward.
The nine-member service team comprised three faculty members and students from Cardinal Tien Junior College, as well as six members from the LJM Foundation, including three licensed nurses. With the thoughtful arrangements of Gyurmed Dorjee Lama, head of Ngagyur Memorial School, the team conducted oral health education and hands-on training sessions to help students develop lasting habits of good dental hygiene.
Smiles Across Borders, Protecting Dental Health
At the end of the first day’s lessons, when the children proudly showed their freshly brushed teeth with bright, innocent smiles, the volunteers were deeply moved. That heartfelt joy was like sunshine, warming everyone’s hearts. Over the four-day program, the team delivered oral health education to 365 students across 16 classes, from Grade 4 through Grade 12.
During the service, the two students from Cardinal Tien Junior College demonstrated both professionalism and enthusiasm. From their initial nervousness to later engaging with ease, they not only enhanced their professional and English communication skills but also learned to connect through smiles and playful interaction. They were deeply touched by the Nepalese students’ attentiveness and sincerity, which in turn inspired them to cherish more deeply the rich educational resources available in Taiwan.
A special mention goes to Tshe Yang Nub, a 2025 graduate of Ngagyur Memorial School, who had previously joined the LJM dental training program in 2024. Although she had already graduated, she returned as a volunteer this year to assist as a translator in both English and Nepali. She shared, ‘When you walk alongside the right people, everything becomes easier.’ Tshe Yang expressed gratitude to the service team for bringing bright smiles to her younger schoolmates, and she pledged to keep learning so she can one day give back her professional knowledge to her alma mater.
Interactive Games Make Oral Health Education More Engaging
To make the lessons more lively, the LJM Foundation designed interactive games that allowed the children to learn naturally through laughter and participation, filling the campus with a warm and cheerful atmosphere. As the program drew to a close, the Foundation donated a supply of medical materials provided by China Surgical Dressings Center Co., while Cardinal Tien Junior College contributed oral care supplies, together bringing lasting support for health promotion in the community.
On the final day of the program, during the school’s morning assembly, Gyurmed Dorjee Lama led a gratitude ceremony, presenting certificates of appreciation to the service team and each volunteer. He also expressed his sincere hope that the LJM Foundation would return next year to continue fostering positive health changes. The Foundation noted that this camp went beyond promoting health—it was also an exchange of heart and culture. The children’s innocent smiles were the most genuine form of feedback and the greatest motivation for the team to keep moving forward.