How Will We Be Remembered? A Legacy of Compassion at Assalam, Zanzibar
“Ölünce beni kim, nasıl hatırlayacak?”
“When I die, who will remember me—and how?”
This timeless question has been asked for centuries, yet today it feels more urgent than ever.
In a world driven by ambition, consumption, and constant noise, we often forget the only thing that truly stays behind: our impact on others.
Why Legacy Matters in a Changing World
Life has changed rapidly. People travel across continents, build eco-villages, teach sustainable skills, and redefine what it means to live with purpose.
But one thing never changes: we all leave this world.
“Hepimiz ölüyoruz, ama nasıl hatırlandığımız bize bağlı.”
“We all die, but how we are remembered depends on us.”
Stories of People Who Chose Purpose Over Comfort
At Assalam, we meet extraordinary people every day.
Like Claudine, a 60-year-old woman who cycled nearly 1,000 km from Kenya to our village. Instead of choosing comfort, she chose connection, adventure, and contribution. She teaches eco-building techniques across Africa, helping communities live in harmony with nature.
Like Mama Anna, a German woman who fell in love with Zanzibar and spent 20 years changing lives in our community. Schools, scholarships, and opportunities exist today because of her kindness.
“İyi insanlar unutulmaz.”
“Good people are never forgotten.”
Assalam’s Impact: Education, Empowerment, and Hope
At Assalam, our legacy grows every day:
- A thriving school with 170 students and growing
- Hundreds of women gaining professional skills in sewing, business, and entrepreneurship
- Employment for vulnerable families
- Community programs that bring hope, structure, and dignity
These are not just projects—they are seeds of change.
Our Orphan Camps: Three Days That Last a Lifetime
Among our most meaningful initiatives are the annual orphan camps, where nearly 500 orphans each year spend three unforgettable days in our eco-village.
Three days of learning.
Three days of joy and play.
Three days that become a lifetime memory.
For many children, these moments represent safety, love, and the realization that the world can be kind.
“Bazen üç gün, üç yıl eder.”
“Sometimes three days equal three years.”
What Truly Remains After We Are Gone
Buildings crumble.
Money disappears.
Names fade.
But the good we leave behind continues to grow.
In our tradition, this is called sadaka-i cariye—a charity that keeps giving even after we pass away.
When we empower a child…
When we teach a woman a skill…
When we support a family in need…
We create a legacy that outlives us.
“Asıl mesele, arkada ne bıraktığımızdır.”
“The real matter is what we leave behind.”
At Assalam, we believe true remembrance is found in kindness, service, and compassion.
And if we continue to touch lives, uplift communities, and open doors for future generations, then yes—
we will be remembered.
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