For the past five years Marites has been working as the Community Organizer for the Tadyawan Mangyan Tribe for the Mangyan Mission. She works with Tadyawan mothers organizing community-based health development, particularly with the integration of indigenous and western health practices. She also assists patients and gives first aid treatment. Marites additionally facilitates community meetings and workshops regarding issues and projects concerning Mangyan communities. Furthermore, she assists Tadyawan communities in writing letters and resolutions and in networking with different offices (government, non-government, people’s organizations, etc.) In completing the DPT Marites hopes to develop her knowledge and skills concerning Indigenous People’s Rights, to interact with other people and groups working with Indigenous Peoples. She will bring this knowledge, skill and insight to her work and her people, the Tadyawan, Mangyan tribe. Marites has a degree in midwifery and training in community organizing and primary health care.
