The Brushes Project is a collaborative initiative between Youth Arts for Humanity and our affiliate nonprofit, Dentists for Humanity, which leads international dental mission trips to underserved communities. They make annual trips to the Dominican Republic, have previously served Haiti, and have conducted missions in Madagascar and Fiji, with plans to return in the future.

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While volunteer dentists deliver critical treatment, our team will set up portable art stations in the waiting areas to engage patients — especially children — as they await care. These creative activities will help ease fear, encourage emotional expression, and build positive associations with health services, transforming anxiety into trust and connection.

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The name “Brushes” carries special meaning: the toothbrush represents physical care, while the paintbrush symbolizes emotional healing and creative expression. Together, they reflect our belief that true well-being comes from caring for both the body and the soul.

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We’re excited to launch our first Brushes Project this June in Paraguay, followed by our second mission in July in the Dominican Republic.

Stay tuned — we look forward to sharing stories, art, and impact from the field soon!

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Huge thanks to BLICK Art Materials for supporting our project with art supplies!! 

Creativity happens globally thanks to the generous support of Blick Art Materials!!

 

Special thanks to Come and Change Foundation for sponsoring the project!​​

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