Mindy Leake |
| Country of Service |
| Morocco |
| Dates Served |
| 2005 - 2007 |
| Volunteer Position |
| Maternal and Child Health |
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| Description of main volunteer activities: |
| My role was to work with the local health clinic in educating the local population about health issues. The main duties I took on were educating the local population including school age children and mothers about the importance of brushing ones teeth. I also painted many health murals related to the topic and two world map murals. I received funding for two projects including a traditional midwife training and building latrines at the local elementary school. I co-authored a “how to teach health lessons book” that will help incoming PCV’s in morocco learn and translate health lessons into three different languages. |
| How Peace Corps service influenced decision to go into nursing and future plans: |
| I knew I wanted to pursue nursing when I went into the Peace Corps but the experiences I had in Morocco reiterated my decision. I have always loved working with children in the States and that is what the majority of my work ended up being in Morocco. I hope to someday work with children as a nurse or NP. |
| Impact of RPCV Fellows experience: |
| I’m not really sure how to answer this question as I have only become an RPCV fellows and so have not experienced it yet. Although I can say that financially the impact is very significant and appreciated. |
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