Elizabeth Niki Beggs: “On July 16, 2016, I left for Nicaragua to work for MPI. As a health promotion major, I will be working at the community clinic in Cedro Galán to assist in providing primary care services to community members and the Child Sponsorship program in Villa Guadalupe, which serves critically undernourished children and ensures that they receive the proper nutrients and vitamins. I will also assist in developing a Community Health Promotion initiative that will educate community members on chronic disease. Finally, I will be teaching advanced English and working with Camp JAM to provide children with a creative outlet through games, art, and music.”
Rachel Zolotarsky: “I initially signed on to work as a five month Program Director with MPI in Nicaragua. However, after being here for just over a month I have chosen to extend my commitment to a full 13 months, from July 2016 to August 2017. On a weekly basis, I teach two English classes – one adult class for beginners, and one class for sixth grade students. I am working with a child sponsorship program, which focuses on nutrition by increasing health for children diagnosed as malnourished in Villa Guadalupe. I also provide tutoring for public school students struggling with mathematics, lead an after-school program, which provides young children with a creative and safe space, and assist with patient intake and vitals at MPI’s Cedro Galán Clinic.”