Welcome to our adventures in Nicaragua! Driven by our faith and values in life, Caressa and I are in the health sector of the Peace Corps in Nicaragua--committed for our 27 months of service.
Currently we are in our permanent site in the humid tropics of the RAAS (Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur), experiencing immersion into the Nicaraguan, or "Nica" life as the people call it. In our service, we have great opportunities to learn in depth about the current system of healthcare and the various efforts in place by local and international NGO's and the Nicaraguan government. In addition, we have opportunities to collaborate with the current systems to provide trainings to youth and adults, work on quality improvement, and community development, all while improving our language and adaptability. After our 11 week training was completed, we are able to share our experiences from our long-term location where we will be able to actively seek to improve healthy lifestyles and preventive services in collaboration with the current Nicaraguan health resources and community. We both thank you for your interest! -Tim & Caressa |