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Hi, I am Anna

I'm from Karatu, Tanzania. I’m a facilitator at The Oazi Project.

When I was younger, I lived in a complex and difficult context which made me to grow up quickly. Back then it felt like people around me only saw my situation and not who I was or who I could become.

I joined Faraja — a center for young women in Arusha, where I met different volunteers. Everyone at Faraja listened and genuinely cared. For the first time in a long time, I felt seen. That stayed with me.

It changed how I saw myself and what I believed was possible.

Today, I’m part of The Oazi volunteer training. I train volunteers to understand, connect and engage respectfully with the people they meet, because I’ve experienced how powerful that can be.

For me, it’s more than just a training. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen and valued. And I want other women like me to have the chance to grow, lead and be seen for who they truly are.

Hi, I am Miriam

I’m from Arusha, Tanzania, and I lead communications for The Oazi Project, working closely with volunteering organizations, volunteers and Tanzanian communities.

What makes The Oazi Project special is that it doesn’t just create meaningful experiences for volunteers — it also builds real opportunities for women in Tanzania to grow and lead. And I'm one of those women.

I joined The Oazi Project because I connected deeply with its vision, to make people feel seen and valued, because I know what it’s like to be ignored and to have your potential not fully seen.

I believe that in a world that often prioritizes profit over people, we need a project like Oazi — to shift the narrative and bring focus back to what truly matters.

Being part of The Oazi Project means I can contribute to that shift by creating real change for both volunteers and women like me.

Hi, I am Robbe

I'm from Geel, Belgium and I’m the founder of The Oazi Project.

I have been a volunteer myself in Arusha, and over the years, I have met a lot of volunteers who were struggling with a different culture.

At the same time, I met a lot of local organizations who told me that volunteers frequently overlook the local context and undervalue local expertise.

Seeing both sides like that was a massive wake-up call for me. It was frustrating to watch, because everyone wanted the best, yet they were completely missing each other. It made me realize that volunteers and their projects are often misaligned without even knowing it.

And that’s why we created The Oazi Project. We want to help volunteers find their way in a new culture and align with their projects. This way, we help people create genuine connections so that everyone feels seen and valued.

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