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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine enjoyed being in a place where there was no arrogance or self-centrism. The head of the village was sleeping on the floor at midday under the shadow of a tree while others were talking in a session-like meeting–an image now ingrained in my mind. Another thing notable was that men did not wear underwear; adults were covering themselves with a special cover that I even used on my regular clothes while boys, they even did not have a cover at all. April 2023 Perspectives Reports from the Field Highlights Reflections Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Hispanic/Latinx Community Ugandan Voices Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Video of the Month Announcement New Publications Article of the Month Welcome Among the Letters Congratulations Photo News Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine In warrior camps, men above the age of seven had one meal consisting of milk and blood from the cows. That one meal was enough for them, as they believed it made them strong. Further shocking was the lack of a roof–even their cows, goats, and cattle had ceilings, but people did not. During one particular night there was heavy rain, yet the warriors kept sleeping. Puzzled, I asked my translator what their plan was, to which he responded, “Nothing! We are happy that the rain is coming. It helps us provide food for our cattle so we do not run away! We are happy!” And they kept sleeping as the rain continued. During my time at the warrior camps, I had some opportunities to talk with locals. I was curious about how much knowledge they have about the rest of their country and the world. Essentially, they had no understanding of the outside, for instance, they were unaware of the current president and the existence of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, I was not allowed to use masks as it could be a source of misinterpretation and show disrespect. 10 Reflections continued on next page >>
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine April 2023 Perspectives Reports from the Field Highlights Reflections Nursing Division One night in the warrior camp when we gathered around the fire, I wanted to better understand this society and the extent to which they were isolated. I was struggling with how exactly to inquire about this respectfully. I began by asking them some fundamental questions, such as whether the earth is a sphere. An older man told me that up until a few years ago when he met individuals from other parts of Uganda, he thought that the Karamojans were the only tribe in the entire world. I was stunned and asked myself if I have any beliefs that are similar. It was one of the most important lessons I gained from my trip to Africa. From my time in the slums of Katange in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, I thought that a roof and family were enough to be happy. In the refugee settlements on the border of Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo I found you can be happy and dance even in harsh conditions with a maximum of one meal per day. But in the warrior camps of Karamoja I found that one can savor life without even a camp and a ceiling. Humanity can overcome all challenges, adapting to each environment in its own special ways. Women’s Health Education Hispanic/Latinx Community Ugandan Voices Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Video of the Month Announcement New Publications Article of the Month Welcome Among the Letters Congratulations Photo News Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine 11 Reflections continued on next page >>
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