OGACHI Blog: Nicaragua and Community Education

During our stay in Nicaragua we were able to form relationships with both the nursing students of UPOLI and the members of the La Libertad community. These partnerships made it possible to bring health education to different members of the community. Our main goal of educating the individuals of La Libertad was to give them the knowledge and empowerment needed to lead healthier lives. 

We were able to bring health education to the elderly women of the community by holding a group session at CAESC, a community center set up by UPOLI students. We held similar sessions with three different age groups at a local private school. In both of these settings we identified the key health priorities and prepared our presentations accordingly. Some of the health topics we covered were nutrition, diabetes, stress, self-esteem, dental hygiene and sexual health. (Read more)