Coralia

Coralia is 79 and a widow. Two of her sons have died. She has no formal income and gets by selling fruit, fried vegetable pastries and firewood.

She lives in a small house on public land. An accident left her needing abdominal surgery, and she has high blood pressure.

Coralia had not been to a dentist in 40 years. At her check-up the clinic found severe bone loss and a complete denture in poor condition, which had made eating difficult. Her mouth has since been rehabilitated and she has a new smile, paid for with donations in Bitcoin.