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Dean Message
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum One of the most beneficial non-academic activities in the university is the active contribution in the rural dental care campaigns (Qafla) especially in our field. And it helps the student to build up his administrative character and his professional career. So, we would like inviting the students from all over the world to participate at Sudan international Dental volunteer convoy. This is a great chance to develop your clinical skills, communication skills and community interaction.
Dr. Abbas. Dean, Faculty of Dentistry,
Dear all, It is our pleasure in dental volunteer convoy program at Qassim University to participate in Sudan International Dental Volunteer Convoy. As it is our 1st international participation, we are truly proud that we did it and we are very eager to continuo this kind of works. This participation comes on light with a promising collaboration between us and Sudanese dental students association. Hoping for all the participants an enjoyable and fantastic time; full of great experience and marvelous adventure. Ebrahim Saleh Alshawy President of Dental Volunteer Convoy program Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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designed to bring oral healthcare to the regions, to the people who mostly need it. I believe dentistry relies on the compassion and dental help we must bring to the people, such voluntary activities helping in the educational formation of the dental student and young dentist. Therefore, we would like to congratulate and thank the Organizers for their dedication and wish the volunteer convoy to treat as many patients as possible. Best regards,
Pavel Scarlat IADS President It is with deep honour that I congratulate the planning committee and students of the Sudanese Dental Students, Association and Saudi Arabian Dental Students in organizing Sudan,s International Convoy, bringing together dental students and young dentists in an effort to help those who would not otherwise have access to dental care. Your initiative to take on such a project is exemplary and I commend you and the international volunteers for your passion to help those in need through your skills. I am confident that this project will be an excellent experience for all and I wish you the greatest success for this project and many more to come.
Laurian Evelyn‍�‏ Chairwomen of Voluntary Committee IADS
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Dear insisted guests, We are very happy that you are going to be with us here in Sudan, the lands of hospitality to attend and participate in our international memorial convey. And at any time, the organizers and me are available to help you and we will be happier to make your stay more comfortable in whatever way we can.
Mahmoud Majzoub Project manager Sudanese Organizing Committee.
During IADS Mid-year meeting, which was held in Portugal 2013, an undeniable collaboration was started since Saudi and Sudanese delegation was meet up there. At first it was an Idea, and here it is toady come on light through a skillful team organizer from the two countries. Saudi Arabia is the kingdom of humanity, and always supporting the charity works all over the world. As a consequence with that, here we are going the same approach that our government showing up. In the end, I would like to thank all the people who make it palpable and looking to spend a tremendous time together in the land of hospitality, Sudan.
Murad Alrsheedi, Project Manger Saudi Arabian Organizing Committee
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Sudan:
Sudan, officially named The Republic of Sudan takes it,s place in the heart of Africa facing the Red Sea to the east. It,s considered an Arab/African state and it shares boarders with 7 countries. The great Nile comes to unite in Khartoum where it,s 2 arteries unite, the blue and white Niles. For those who don,t know the Nile is the greatest and longest River in the world and few know that it runs its longest distance in this land!
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General information: Terrain:
Sudan,s terrain is generally flat. Mountains can be found on the far south, northeast and west. Marrah Mountains lies in the west and it,s top is considered the highest point in Sudan. Most of the north is predominantly Desert while green lands extends through out the length of the Nile and predominate the south.
climate:
While the amount of rainfall is low in the north, it increases as we head south. This is clear with the presence o the wide dry Nubian desert in the North and middle of the country while swamps are rainforests predominate the south. Sudan rainy season lasts around 3 months – July to September – in the north and 6 months in the south – June to November -. A very characteristic feature of Sudan climate is what>s called «Haboob» which are fierce sand storms which can completely block the Sun in the summer months.
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Religion:
97 percent of the population adheres to Islam and There are significant but long-established groups of Coptic Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Christians in Khartoum and other northern cities.
State:
Being one of the largest countries in Africa, Sudan is divided into 18 states which in turn divided into 133 districts.
Currency:
The Sudanese Pound is the currency used in daily life. Economy: In 2010, Sudan was considered the 17th fastest growing economy in the world due to the utilization of the newly exported oil. Sudan,s economy depends the most on it,s exports of oil and more importantly on Agriculture.
Natural resources:
In 2010, Sudan was considered the 17th fastest growing economy in the world due to the utilization of the newly exported oil. Sudan,s economy depends the most on it,s exports of oil and more importantly on Agriculture.
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Transport:
Sudan was once known for it,s wide-spread railroad networks. It now includes a meager road network, a natural inland waterway —the Nile River and its tributaries— and a national airline that provided both international and domestic service. Complementing this infrastructure was Port Sudan, a major deep-water port on the Red Sea, and a small but modern national merchant marine.
By flight
Khartoum Airport is the main gateway into Sudan. It receives flights coming from all over the world and Sudan Airways is Sudan,s national carrier which links Khartoum to other cities, in and outside Sudan. Taxis are considered an efficient mean of transportation. They cost roughly between 15SDG to 30SDG to any point inside Khartoum.
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Food:
Sudan is rich with traditional food dishes differing from side to side in the country. Among the most famous traditional dishes are: Kissra, a bread made from durra or corn. Aseeda, a porridge made from wheat or corn. Gurrasa, a thick bread made from corn flour. Bosh, a traditional dish of cooked and mashed fava beans served with olive oil, chopped parsley, onion, garlic, and lemon juice.
Language:
Approximately 70 languages are native to Sudan, Sudanese Arabic is the most widely spoken language in the country. It is the variety of Arabic spoken throughout northern Sudan. It has much borrowed vocabulary from the indigenous languages Nuba,s, Fur,s, Zaghawa,s – which resulted in a variety of Arabic that is unique to Sudan, reflecting the way in which the country has been influenced by both African and Arab cultures.
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Culture
Sudanese culture melds the behaviors, practices, and beliefs of about 578 tribes, in a region microcosmic of Africa. Sudan has a rich and unique musical and poetic culture, Nomads are poets by nature and they,re known for their astonishing improvisation skills. Northern Sudan has a tradition of lyrical music that utilizes oblique metaphors, and has historically been used as part of the Sudanese independence movement and in other political movements. The tambour, originally used as accompaniment, but this was replaced by the Oud when it was imported from Arabia.
Sports:
Sports in Sudan has a long history, Sudan was one of the four African nations - the others being Egypt, Ethiopia and South Africa - which formed African football. And it hosted the first African Cup of Nations in 1956. The nation,s capital is home to the Khartoum League, which is considered to be the oldest football league in Africa. Traditional wrestling competitions are quite famous in states to the south.
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Attractive sight: Sudan National Museum:
Built in 1965, this museum lies on the Nile Avenue in Khartoum overlooking the confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile at AlMugran area. Visitors to the museum find the relics of the various civilizations of Sudan from the First Stone Age to the era of the Al Saltana AlZarqa, ÂŤblack sultanate.Âť Opening Hours: Opens daily from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. &from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closes on Fridays and Mondays.
Khalifa House Museum:
Khalifa was the second in command of El Mahdi. His house has been transformed into a Museum. The house itself is interesting to see, a beautiful example of the traditional mud-brick building that is getting lost nowadays. It shows a lot of objects from the days of the Mahdi and exhibits on the weaponry used in his days. It even shows one of the first automobiles imported into Sudan. It has some very interesting plumbing that was added later by the British. Opening Hours: Opens daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Opens from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays. Closes on Mondays.
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Ethnographical Museum
This is a small museum which contains an interesting collection of items relating to Sudanese village life. These include musical instruments, clothing, cooking and hunting implements.. Gaddaf,s egg:The Libyanbuilt hotel [El Fateh Hotel] is called by the locals Gaddafi>s Egg because it has the shape of an egg but with a protrusion on top.
, Nile Street or Shari a Al-Nile
Probably the prettiest street in Khartoum. With the Blue Nile on one side, the street is lined with pretty, albeit decaying-looking, colonial buildings, most of which are used as ministries, schools and even a hotel (Grand Holiday Villa). The Presidential Palace, also fronting the Blue Nile, is a pretty building but you will not be allowed to walk in front of it - the guards will ask you to cross the road and proceed behind and around the building. You will also see the modern side of Khartoum along this street - the egg-shaped Al-Fateh Tower, built by Libyans, and the Friendship Hall, built by Chinese. The National Museum is also along Nile Street. The road is tree-lined most of the way (except towards the west) and has a sidewalk, so walking is quite pleasant. Many people sit on the concrete walls along the river.
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Tuti Island
(Also spelled Tutti Island) It is an island in Sudan where the White Nile and Blue Nile merge to form the main Nile. It is surrounded by the ÂŤThree TownsÂť: Khartoum (the capital of Sudan), Omdurman (the largest city in Sudan), and KhartoumNorth (also known as Bahri, a large industrial center). Despite this, Tuti is home to only one small village (founded in the late 15th century), with grassland being the main makeup of the island. In the past, the only approach to Tuti Island was via several ferries that cross the river but now the Tuti Bridge, a modern suspension bridge, has been completed and it is used instead.
Entertainment Locations:
PARKS (family park on the Nile, Almogran family park, Alryad park,etc...) CULTURAL CENTRES (cultural centre Francis ,British council, etc...) Afraa Mall A variety of restaurants & cafe,s
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Visa: Visa is required to enter Sudan. Currently, Sudan maintains 52 embassies abroad in the following countries: - Austria, Vienna; Bahrain, Manama; Belgium, Brussels; Brazil, Brasilia; Bulgaria, Sofia; Canada, Ottawa; Central African Republi, Bangui; Chad, N,Djamena; China, Beijing; Congo (Democratic Republic), Kinshasa; Djibouti, Djibouti Ville; Egypt, Cairo; Eritrea, Asmara ; Ethiopia, Addis Ababa; France, Paris; Germany, Berlin; India, New Delhi; Indonesia, Jakarta; Iran, Tehran; Iraq, Bagdad; Italy, Rome; Japan, Tokyo; Jordan, Amman; Kenya, Nairobi; Korea (Republic), Seoul; Lebanon , Beirut; Libya, Tripoli; Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur; Morocco, Rabat; Netherlands, The Hague; Norway ,Oslo; Oman, Muscat; Pakistan, Islamabad; Qatar, Doha; Romania , Bucharest; Russia, Moscow; Saudi Arabia, Riyadh; Senegal, Dakar; Somalia , Mogadishu; South Africa, Pretoria; South Sudan, Juba ; Spain, Madrid; Sweden , Stockholm; Syria, Damascus – Turkey, Ankara; Uganda, Kampala; United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi; United Kingdom, London; United States, Washington; Yemen, Sana,a; Zambia, Lusaka; Zimbabwe, Harare.
For Tourist/Business visa:
Visas are issued upon approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Khartoum, Sudan. All Applications must first be presented to the Ministry o f Foreign Affairs in the Sudan by one of the following: • A Sponsor (Relatives or Friends in Sudan) • A Sponsoring Company based in Sudan • A business partner based in Sudan • A Hotel or Travel Agency based in Sudan.
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Visa for Sudan International Dental Volunteer Convoy Participants: Visa for Sudan International Dental Volunteer Convoy Participants: Visa is required to enter Sudan. Counter visa at Khartoum International Airport will be issued for the participants upon arrival. The needed documents: • Letter from the association or university stating you will participate at the event. • Scanned copy of your passport. • General info: • Passport (must be valid for at least six (6) months) • Yellow fever and cholera vaccinations are recommended. • Fee is $100.00.
Passport Registration. All foreigners are required to register within three days of arrival. A permit is required if you wish to take photographs. To register, go to the Aliens Registration Bureau at Shari, Al-Tayar Moorad, Khartoum, just off Shari, Al-Nile, with a passport-sized photo and $50.00. Most hotels can register for their guests at
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Volunteering in Sudan: Sudan is a great place for adventurous volunteers. Voluntary work is practiced both at the organizational as well as individual levels and its impact has been highly remarkable & significant. Volunteering and helping people is a genuine habit of the Sudanese character. Frequently, Sudanese make a call whenever they need others to come and help. They call it ÂŤNafeerÂť which is a word that describes organized voluntary work, where people from different backgrounds and ethnic groups commit themselves to working for various social causes such as building a school or alleviating the suffering of those who were affected by the heavy rains and floods. Many leading voluntary organizations such as Education Without Borders, Basma, Takafol and Sadaggat are actively involved in building an efficient voluntary sector within Sudan and are presenting a new breed of selfless volunteers who are always willing to offer a helping hand to whoever needs it regardless of their backgrounds.
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Sudan International Dental Volunteer Convoy: Charity plus adventure, camping, oral health, learning through helping and sharpening clinical skills while having fun journeying on the countryside... These are all descriptions of a great experience, also called projects for outreaching the nearby rural areas and also the far away communities in need. For dentistry to become part of ordinary people,s lives, we, dental students & dentists, need to educate, spread the awareness, help people realize the importance of selfreliance in oral care and show them the improvements of one,s life after a successful oral treatment. This comes with a generous contribution from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the eager students of Qassim University that each day show us how passionate they are about dentistry and helping people.
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Convoy Program Friday - 1 Nov 2013: • 11am: arrival and check-in. • 12- 3pm: resting in the hotel. • 4- 6pm: Lunch. • 8pm: opening ceremony and dinner. - Location of the lunch: the lounge, Alriyadh, Obaid Khatim street. Location of the opening ceremony: Omdurman Cultural Hall.
Saturday - 2 Nov 2013: • 8 - 9:30 am: Breakfast at hotel. • 10 am: arrival to University of Khartoum. • 10:30am-1:30pm: lectures at Baghdadi Hall. • 2 -3pm: Lunch at the University. • 4 -7pm: Nile Cruise. • 9pm: football match and dinner.
Sunday - 3rd Nov 2013: • 8 - 9:30 am: breakfast at hotel. • 10am: arrival at University of Khartoum. • 10:30am-1pm: lectures at Baghdadi Hall. • 1:302:30-pm: a trip in University of Khartoum Centre. • 3- 5pm: Lunch. • 5:307:30-pm: workshop at Baghdadi Hall. • 8:30pm: Dinner. - Location of the lunch: Parmigiana, Alriyadh, Makkah Street. - Location of the dinner: Square, Alriyadh, Aljazzar Street.
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Tuesday – Saturday, 5th- 9th Nov 2013: • 6:30 - 7:30am: tea time. • 9am: arrival at working place. • 10am: start working. • 1:30 - 2:30pm: lunch and prayer time. • 2:30 - 6pm: resume working. • 6pm: departure to the residence place. • 8- 10pm: social time. - Social time: each day has its own program (debates, sketches, games..etc) Sunday – 10th Nov 2013: • Two groups : Group 1: Hunting. Group 2: A trip around Kasala.
Monday – 11th Nov 2013: • 10 am: leaving Kasala. • 12:30-pm: visiting Bajrawya. • 6:30pm: arrival at Khartoum City. • 6:30 - 8pm: resting in the hotel. • 8pm: outdoor dinner. - Location of the dinner: 6th April Parks.
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Wednesday – 13th Nov 2013: • 8 - 10am: breakfast at the hotel. • 10:30am: visiting museum 1. • 12:30pm: visiting museum 2. • 2pm: visiting museum 3. • 2:30 - 4:30pm: lunch. • 5 - 7pm: resting in the hotel. • 8pm: closing ceremony. - Location of the lunch: Barcelos, Burri, Obaid Khatim. Street - Museum 1 : Republican Palace Museum, Khartoum. - Museum 2: Sudan National Museum , Almogran. - Museum 3: Khalifa House Museum, Omdurman. Thursday – 14th Nov 2013: - Departure of the participants.
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Accommodations: Grand Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Khartoum Sudan Built in the late 1800, the Grand Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Khartoum,s historical building exudes an old world charm of the colonial era. Centrally located in the heart of Khartoum,s commercial hub, this hotel features 160 guest room, in addition to office suites, a shopping arcade and an exclusive recreational club. With royal visitors of the past including Thomas Cook, Sir Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria, rest assured of 5-star conveniences and modern facilities to ensure a memorable stay in the grand city of Khartoum, Sudan. Facilities & Guest Services Business centre - internet facilities - exclusive recreation club offering 2 swimming pools (male and female), children,s pool, children,s playground, badminton court, tennis court, billiard room, a fitness centre, gymnasium, sauna, steam bath, spa, snooker - limousine services - barber shop - massage services (upon request). GRAND HOLIDAY VILLA HOTEL & SUITES KHARTOUM Nile Avenue, P.O.Box 316, Khartoum, Sudan. Tel: (00249) 183 774039 Email : reservation@holidayvillakhartoum.com
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Kassala
is situated in Eastern Sudan and has a population of 150,000. The city is built on the Gash River and is the power centre of one of the Sudan,s traditional families -- the Khatmiya Brotherhood, which opposed the Mahdi family in the last century. On the outskirts of the city live the Rashaida tribe, mostly inhabiting goatskin tents. They are a nomadic people who breed camels and goats, and are closely related to the Saudi Arabian Bedouin, having migrated from the Arabian Peninsula about 150 years ago. It is the mysteriously-veiled Rashaida women who make a great deal of the silver jewellery sold in the Kassala souq. The souq is said to be one of Sudan,s best, and sells a wide variety of the fruit for which Kassala is renowned. Grapefruit, pomegranates, oranges, bananas and melons are all for sale here, as well as local handicrafts, fabrics and the aforementioned silver jewellery. Several kilometres outside Kassala are the curiously-shaped <sugar-loaf> hills, known as the jebels. They can be seen on the horizon from the city and are the habitat of a tribe of baboons, which come down from the hills at sunset to drink at a nearby village well. Kassala is also a favourite retreat for Sudanese honeymoon couples, and in the nearby village of Khatmiya, the same village well is a traditional place for newly-wed couples to drink. Water from the well is said to bring good luck and a fertile married life.
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Organizing Committee Project Mangers Mahmoud Majzoub
Head of Sudanese Committee
Murad Alrsheedi
Head of Saudi Arabian Committee
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Sudanese Organizers
Mohammed Taha
Vice-Head of Sudanese committee
Abdullah Salah
Head of External Relation Committee
Arwa Abdelkhalig , Head of Program s committee
Muhammed Ahmed Sagh
Head of Media committee
Mohammed Al-Motaz
Head of Health Affairs Committee
Mohammed Al-Tijani
Head of Financial committee
Saudi Arabia Organizers
Ebrahim Saleh Alshawy
Vice-Head of Saudi Arabian Committee Health Affairs Committee
Bander Alrshidi
Publication and Uniform Organizer
Ahmed Alasmri
Public Relation Committee
Faisal Alanazi
Transportation Committee
Kalifah Almrshud
Media Committee
Suliman Alreshid
Fundraising Committee
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