{"id":108149,"date":"2022-07-07T15:53:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T13:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/collaborate\/staff-portraits\/nele-grapentin\/"},"modified":"2024-06-05T12:24:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T10:24:28","slug":"nele-grapentin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/jobs\/staff-portraits\/nele-grapentin\/","title":{"rendered":"Nele Grapentin"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”5″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ row_height_use_pixel=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”111763″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ column_width_pixel=”800″ uncode_shortcode_id=”283622″][vc_custom_heading auto_text=”yes” heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h6″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”” text_space=”fontspace-1px” uncode_shortcode_id=”141603″][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”” text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”411243″]On assignment as a nurse in Uganda[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”890252″]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_row_inner limit_content=””][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image media=”105126″ caption=”yes” media_width_percent=”100″ media_title_uppercase=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”126700″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”102044″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-dark-blue” heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h6″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”” text_space=”fontspace-1px” uncode_shortcode_id=”279076″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Name[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”0″][vc_custom_heading auto_text=”yes” heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h5″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”172918″][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-dark-blue” heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h6″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”” text_space=”fontspace-1px” uncode_shortcode_id=”845188″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Age[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”0″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h5″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”348918″]29 years old[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-dark-blue” heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h6″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”” text_space=”fontspace-1px” uncode_shortcode_id=”115354″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Profession[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”0″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h5″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”129587″]Nurse[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-dark-blue” heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h6″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”” text_space=”fontspace-1px” uncode_shortcode_id=”196381″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Country of operation[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”0″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h5″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”465191″]Uganda[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-dark-blue” heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h6″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”” text_space=”fontspace-1px” uncode_shortcode_id=”125496″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Duration of mission[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”0″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”p” text_size=”h5″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”694079″]6 months[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”4″ overlay_alpha=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ row_height_use_pixel=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”893147″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ column_width_pixel=”800″ uncode_shortcode_id=”123945″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h4″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”135649″]My everyday life in the project[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”159452″]In the project, you become an all-rounder pretty quickly. In the emergency room (and other wards as needed) at the hospital in Kiryandongo, I was able to support the team with my expertise as a nurse. It was especially important to also work with the national physicians and the nursing team. In addition, there were also some management tasks such as organizing medications for the hospital.
\nIn addition, the hospital has to provide capacities in case of outbreaks or epidemics (such as the current measles epidemic), and has to organize the necessary equipment for isolation wards in cooperation with the responsible health authorities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_single_image media=”103435″ caption=”yes” media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”132799″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h4″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”211979″]My spare time at the project:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”725775″]In my free time I read a lot (preferably by Herman Hesse), wrote by myself or listened to music (the music of Aretha Franklin and Sam Smith were my constant companions). I also enjoyed walking and going to the market in Kiryandongo. One can move relatively freely in Uganda and thus get to know the people, country and culture better.<\/p>\n

I also enjoyed sitting together with my colleagues. It is nice to exchange ideas, to reflect together on what we have experienced after an exhausting day and also to be able to laugh together.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h4″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”142674″]I particularly appreciated:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”206060″]The openness, goodwill and gratitude of people towards you.
\nThe laughter of mothers and children and especially the curiosity of children!<\/p>\n

Being as a community with Cap Anamur and national colleagues. The solidarity in difficult situations and to know that you are not alone.<\/p>\n

Sometimes the silence of Kiryandongo and the chirping of birds. The flora and fauna of Uganda. Everything is beautiful and green, here.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_single_image media=”105130″ caption=”yes” media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”145118″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h4″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”383742″]I especcially missed:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”121962″]I can’t really say that I missed much, here. Uganda is wonderful, the food is great and I get along well with my colleagues. Of course, I miss my family and friends, but I had frequent contact with home and that was incredibly good for me. In fact, I also miss my home Berlin from time to time. Then I think “longingly” of my favorite cafe or my favorite place.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h4″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”209004″]My plans for the future:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”213615″]I would love to do more outreach for Cap Anamur and make a much bigger impact. Other than that, I could also see myself doing my Master’s in Public Health.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_single_image media=”105124″ caption=”yes” media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”178237″ media_width_pixel=”460″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h4″ text_height=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”288515″]My best memories of my time on the project:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”101916″]There are many wonderful memories but what always gets me emotional and makes me realize the reason I’m doing this is when a patient is recovering from a serious illness. Especially when these brave little children get better. You try to do the best you can with the few resources you have. And then to see a little child who has malaria, pneumonia, malnutrition or measles start to laugh again are the most beautiful moments for me.<\/p>\n

I am also always moved by the strength of the women. They are the pillar of any family and most of the responsibility lies on their shoulders. I would like to see women in Uganda get more respect and become more aware of their strong voice, and also get the chance to use it. What I take away from my experiences is that gender equality is not a given right and much more needs to be done for women and girls in Africa.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”101765″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nurse Nele Grapentin’s first mission took her to Uganda, but it is by no means to be her last mission for Cap Anamur. The curiosity of the children, the incredible strength of the Ugandan women and such a diverse country – when Nele Grapentin talks about her mission, she quickly goes into raptures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":105151,"parent":108087,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-108149","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","page_category-team-members-in-portrait"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108149","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108149"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108149\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112572,"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108149\/revisions\/112572"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108087"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/105151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cap-anamur.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}