Our Programs
Sustainable Health Empowerment customizes its programs to address each country's unique needs. For example, in Cambodia, we focus on four main areas: collaborative medical and dental services—including our well woman initiative; health education; disability services and referrals; and community wells. In each of these areas, we work collaboratively with local health professionals and citizen volunteers in order to maximize our impact for the specific locale we are serving. Our goal is always to create sustainable impact, not temporary fixes.
Health Education
Education is one of our core tenets, for it is only with education that health care can become self-sustaining. SHE hosts health fairs and educational workshops—both locally and globally-- on such topics as infectious disease prevention, sexually transmitted infections, oral health and vision care, women’s health issues, first aid, and heart health.
Medical & Dental
Once on site, our dentists, doctors, and other healthcare professionals team up with local professionals to establish pop-up clinics where patients are treated free of charge. Our care includes health screenings; treatment of immediate health needs, including dental care and reading glasses; occasional medication distribution; and Heart2Heart , our well woman’s initiative.
Disabilities
Disability services and referrals are one of Sustainable Health Empowerment's main areas of focus. In Cambodia, the deadly 70's-era land mines coupled with the pandemic of workplace safety hazards have resulted in hundreds of thousands of amputated limbs and other disabling injuries. We are very proud to be able to provide prosthetic hands and referrals for rehabilitation to those in need.
Additionally, many of the people we serve lack knowledge about available assistance for those born with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy and MEC. We work hard to educate people about disabilities and connect them with needed services.
Spirit of Collaboration
Collaboration, informed by cultural competency, is the key to sustainability. This includes both US/host site and student/professional collaboration.
