Sevde & Emre Yiğit – Stuttgart, Germany
Vor drei Jahren, im Jahr 2022, habe ich in Sansibar angefangen, ehrenamtlich als Modedesignerin für Kangaafrica bei Assalam zu arbeiten. In meinem ersten Jahr war mein Ziel, Produkte für Kangaafrica zu entwerfen und in Hotels vor Ort zu verkaufen. Diese Erfahrung hat mir gezeigt, wie wichtig es ist, den lokalen Markt zu verstehen und nachhaltige…
Mevlüde Parlak– İstanbul, Türkiye
Yaz tatilinde Zanzibar’da gönüllü çalışıp sekiz yaşında bir çocukla üç ay kalmaya karar vermek belki hayatımın en çılgın kararıydı ama Assalam da öyle güzel bir zaman geçirdik öyle iyi insanlarla tanıştık , öyle güzel tecrübeler edindik ki unutulmayacak hatıralarımız ve sanki üç aydır değil 30 senedir tanıdığımız insanlara olan özlemimizle geri döndük ..oğlumun sekiz yıllık…
Berra Atahan – New York, USA
First month was full of hardships, second month full of fulfillment and the last month full of sorrow. Zanzibar has become a new home thanks to Assalam and it’s amazing people. Looking forward to visiting every Ramazan and bringing my family in the future as well
Asma Masri – Palestine
Volunteering at Assalam was an eye opening experience that taught me a lot. The community there is truly amazing and you instantly feel like you are part of one big family.
Rabia Turhan – İstanbul,Türkiye
Assalam quickly became my second home. Volunteering for over 15 months has given me some of the most unforgettable experiences! Island life is something I’ve grown to love, especially with the vibrant charm of Stone Town, full of history and art that inspires me every day. I’ve met people from all over the world, each…
Nadya Eqab- Bahrain
I feel there’s a very friendly vibe around camp, I’m really enjoying it, assalam is lovely!
Amy Johnson-UK
I feel there’s a very friendly vibe around camp, I’m really enjoying it, assalam is lovely!
Zeynep Zontur – İstanbul, Türkiye
My time in Assalam was an incredible experience. I met interesting, wonderful people and formed new friendships. I had the chance to immerse myself in the authentic life of Zanzibar while exploring its nature and wandering through its streets. This experience offered me a new perspective on life in such a short time, and I…
Andreas Karall – Austria
My name is Andi and I’m from Vienna, Austria. Volunteering in Zanzibar in 2023 was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed by such warm and kind-hearted people – it was like finding a second family. The children in school were an absolute joy, full of energy and smiles that…
Şeyda Gönen – İstanbul,Türkiye
Everyone has a turning point in life and mine was volunteering at Assalam. During 1 year I added hundreds of experiences, friends and different emotions to my life. Being with good heart people doing beautiful things was the biggest chance of my life💞
