Translation of
Where There Is No Dentist
By Murray Dickson, DDS.
From English
Into Haitian Creole
About The Hesperian Foundation
Despite dazzling progress in medical technology, millions of people all over the world still suffer and die from preventable and curable diseases. The majority of the world's population lives in poverty, lacking basic sanitation and nutrition, and will never be examined by a doctor. Poor people --both rural and urban-- must often go without health care because the services are too far away or economically out of reach. And even the affordable services that do exist are threatened by global economic policies that force governments to cut budgets for health, education, and social services.
Hesperian's work is founded on the following principles:
Health is a fundamental right for all people.
People can greatly improve their health through local programs that are practical, creative and respectful of the knowledge, experience and resources already existing in communities.
Women and men with little or no formal education can understand, apply and share medical information if it is presented simply and appropriately.
Educational materials are most effective when the people that use them are involved in their development from the beginning stages.
In order to achieve and maintain good health, communities must address the underlying causes of poor health, such as: poverty, discrimination, harmful traditional beliefs and unjust social structures.
People can and should take the lead in their own health care.
Hesperian makes our materals accessible to those who need them.
Our royalty free "open-copyright" policy encourages organizations to reproduce, translate and adapt our materials for distribution on a not-for-profit basis.
Our price structure allows people in developing countries to buy our books at roughly half of our already low commercial prices.
Our Gratis Book Program distributes thousands of free books yearly to health workers who cannot afford even the heavily discounted price.
Our Translations Program gives small grants to help organizations translate Hesperian books and newsletters.
Our Creative Education Program helps grassroots groups to develop creative but simple materials and methods for education about issues that affect the health of women.
We publish English and Spanish editions of all our books.
Open Copyright Policy
To facilitate translations/ adaptations of our materials, the Hesperian Foundation has an "open copyright" policy. This means that we will grant permission without charging any permissions fees, royalties, etc. to translate/ adapt our materials so long as you adhere to the following conditions:
1) that your edition is distributed at no cost or for production cost only, that is, not-for-profit;
2) that you allow others to reproduce/ adapt your edition with no fees, royalties, etc. so long as they too do so at no cost or for production cost only, that is, not-for-profit;
3) that you include full contact information for the Hesperian Foundation on the copyright page of your edition;
4) that you send us 3 copies of the finished book (2 for our library, one for the author);
5) that you send us your contact information so we can post it on our website and provide it to people who want to find your edition; and
6) that you stay in touch with Hesperian so we can send you corrections/ updates/ etc. as they are generated for future editions or reprints of your book. If you wish to produce a commercial edition, i.e. one that will be sold for profit, containing any of our materials, you will need to write to us for permission. Without permission, you will be in violation of the international copyright laws.
Your tax deductible donation will help to make this project a reality. You may donate using a credit card via PayPal by clicking below or send to:
Word Ministries
Translation Project
PO Box 2717
Evans, SC 30809-2717
U.S.A.
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