Karin Huster

Karin Huster is a French native. She is a registered nurse with a Master in public health from the UW's Department of Global Health. She is also a former program manager at Microsoft. She is pursuing a career in global health -- but in what capacity exactly is yet to be determined! In her spare time, Karin enjoys travelling, writing and hiking.
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A market stall in Grand Gedeh County, Liberia, which is so far still relatively Ebola-free and remains under quarantine. (Photo by Karin Huster)

A plea for help from the front lines of Ebola

by Karin Huster
A Seattleite working on Ebola relief in Liberia reports a dismal lack of resources and staff on the front lines.
Sep 15, 2014
Buying bread in Gaza. (Photo by Karin Huster)

Last postcard from Gaza

by Karin Huster
In 2013 I traveled to Gaza to work at Al Shifa, the main hospital. Nothing prepared me for what I experienced crossing the border into Gaza, and then spending time there.
Jul 15, 2014
Bekaa Informal Tented Settlement in Lebanon. (Photo by Karin Huster)

Syria’s lost generation: a glimpse of growing up refugee in Lebanon

by Karin Huster
A Seattle based volunteer appeals for aid to a Syrian refugees.
Mar 5, 2014