Comunidad Connect

Welcome to the Dominican Republic, Kennesaw State University Nursing!

This week, students will experience community health work firsthand through cultural immersion, service learning, healthcare site visits, and time spent alongside local families and community partners in Puerto Plata and beyond.

We’re excited to have you here! Safe travels and bienvenida!

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¡Bienvenidos a la República Dominicana, estudiantes de Enfermería de la Kennesaw State University!

Esta semana, los estudiantes experimentarán de primera mano el trabajo en salud comunitaria a través de la inmersión cultural, el aprendizaje-servicio, las visitas a centros de salud y el tiempo compartido con familias locales y colaboradores comunitarios en Puerto Plata y sus alrededores.

¡Nos entusiasma tenerlos aquí! ¡Buen viaje y bienvenidos!

In Los Robles, Nicaragua, Doña Maribel (65) is raising her two grandchildren, ages 8 and 2, while living with severe chronic back pain that makes daily tasks difficult.

She relies on what her daughters can send from Managua to buy food and medication, but when work is inconsistent, so is their ability to get by. On many days, the pain is so intense she cannot bend, put on her shoes, or even get out of bed without help. At times, her 8-year-old grandson steps in to help her dress.

For years, Doña Maribel had no access to a bathroom. She was forced to go out to nearby fields, holding onto a stick for support because she could not bend her knees. She faced constant risk of falling, injury, and being seen, often putting her safety and dignity at risk.

Today, that has changed. Doña Maribel now has a safe, accessible bathroom at home. She no longer has to risk her health or safety just to meet a basic need. She can rest more easily, move with greater confidence, and focus on caring for her grandchildren.

This is what Baños for Good makes possible! Thank you to everyone who made this possible and continues to bring dignity and safety to families like Doña Maribel’s.

Earth Day is a reminder that the future of our planet is connected to all of us.

Small actions, shared responsibility, and a commitment to care can create lasting change.

Together, we can build a healthier, more sustainable world.