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The Gretta Foundation: Observations from Uganda
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Sunday, November 23, 2014. You’ll see young men with buckets of grasshoppers to sell as food. They have important protein and are cooked without oil as they have so much of their own healthy oils. They taste, yes, like chicken, more precisely, fried chicken skin. Pretty tasty but you’re done after a few. After all, they are grasshoppers and you don’t forget what you are eating despite how it might taste. Back to bumpy roads and crazy driving. Will report next from Kalongo. The Gretta Foundation's Fan Box.
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The Gretta Foundation: November 2013
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Saturday, November 30, 2013. What a great last couple of days. We’ve had some very productive wrap-up meetings and have now begun meeting with potential partners. We couldn’t have asked for more vibrant collaboration with our stakeholders nor had more enthusiastic endorsements for our work and proposed program designs. As TGF’s founder and president, I didn’t really know how this trip would leave TGF. Remember, crippling nursing shortages undermine health initiatives around the world. Thank you so much f...
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The Gretta Foundation: Reflections on Culture and Relationships
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Friday, November 14, 2014. Reflections on Culture and Relationships. This trip has proven to be a wonderful cultural experience. I have learned much about the practices and traditions within Ugandan culture. I thought it would be nice to share a bit about regarding relationships. Finally, I also learned about a tradition that I feel is beautiful and heartwarming. I learned about the value placed on strong and meaningful friendships. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Gretta Foundation's Fan Box.
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The Gretta Foundation: Navigating the roads through Uganda
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Navigating the roads through Uganda. Most of the roads in Uganda are not paved. The streets are dirt roads with an abundance of potholes. You feel like you are constantly swerving to avoid the next hole in the ground. At times we would drive off the road, on the side, as there were not as many bumps. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Gretta Foundation's Fan Box. The Gretta Foundation on Facebook. There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget. Our m...
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The Gretta Foundation: February 2014
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Friday, February 28, 2014. Dorothy Blog.Graduation Day! On 14th February 2014 myself and Evelyn were so excited to see off 3 Gretta Scholars as they marched to the front to be awarded their degrees. TGF is exceptionally proud of the graduating scholars namely:. Immaculate Nassanga , Doreen Muyama and Prissy Kembabazi Dilly (Prissy). We join the scholars to thank the TGF USA for enabling them reach such a milestone which otherwise would not have been if there was no support. She is keeping her finger cros...
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The Gretta Foundation: Flavors of Uganda
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Monday, November 17, 2014. I have eaten many new foods on this trip, including matoke, ground nut sauce, pilau and cow tongue. However, there is still something that I must try before I leave: grasshoppers. I have seen them a few times, yet I haven’t worked up the courage to try them. Grasshoppers are a popular food amongst Ugandans. After they are caught they are fried and sold by local street vendors. I hope I enjoy them just as much. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Gretta Foundation's Fan Box.
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The Gretta Foundation: November 2014
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Navigating the roads through Uganda. Most of the roads in Uganda are not paved. The streets are dirt roads with an abundance of potholes. You feel like you are constantly swerving to avoid the next hole in the ground. At times we would drive off the road, on the side, as there were not as many bumps. Monday, November 24, 2014. A Hero in Kalongo. We arrived in the very remote town of Kolongo after about 10 very bumpy hours on terrible dirt roads. Here, people are extremely ...
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The Gretta Foundation: Meeting time: TGF's Private Practice Midwifery (PPM) Program
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Monday, November 10, 2014. Meeting time: TGF's Private Practice Midwifery (PPM) Program. Today we engaged in wonderful dialogue with UNMU (Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union) and UPMA (Uganda Private Midwives Association). Our meeting was both collaborative and informative. There was much passion in the room. It is encouraging to see and feel how enthusiastic everyone is about implementing TGF’s Private Practice Midwifery (PPM) Program. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Gretta Foundation's Fan Box.
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The Gretta Foundation: New Life
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Monday, November 17, 2014. One wish I had for this trip was to see a mother give birth, and today my wish was answered. This was the first time I saw a live birth. It was very different in person than on television or film. A first time mother was in labor and she graciously allowed us to be in the room for her delivery. Watching new life come into the world was beautiful and remarkable. It also looked painful. Yet, this woman was so tough I barely heard any noise come from her. Navigating the roads thro...