Katrina Mikitik |
| Country of Service |
| Philippines |
| Dates Served |
| 2005 - 2007 |
| Volunteer Position |
| Environmental Educator (Community Conservation of Important Biodiversity Areas) |
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| Description of main volunteer activities: |
| During my service in the Philippines I worked as a community environmental educator on a small, protected island called Himokilan. I worked with members of the island community and the municipality to promote sustainable solid waste management practices, which included community-wide composting, recycling, and developing recycled handicraft for ecotourism promotion. In addition to serving as an environmental educator, at various times I found myself playing the role of health educator, English teacher, fitness instructor/educator, and karaoke singer extraordinaire. |
| How Peace Corps service influenced decision to go into nursing and future plans: |
| My experience in the Philippines taught me that sustainable environmental change cannot happen when the fundamental health needs of individuals, families, and communities are not met. I chose to pursue public health nursing in order to help meet these basic health needs and to continue serving disadvantaged populations in a meaningful way. |
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