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Hi, I'm Giulia - one of the co-founders of ORMA.
Almost every newsletter you receive is written by me, but I had never really introduced myself.
I'm 27 years old, I'm a Designer and I'm defined by everyone as a soul in pain and a runaway... two labels in which, for better or worse, I fully recognize myself.
I am writing this newsletter from Italy, but I am leaving soon for a year in Uganda for 1 YEAR VOLUNTEERING.
During these months I want to take you with me, sharing thoughts, reflections and stories related to the trip and the people I meet.
I'm going to start with a topic close to my heart: *traveling while working, freelancing, but participating in social impact projects*.
She’s a force of nature, one of the very few people who has more energy than I do (and trust me, that says a lot!).
She has her own job, works freelance, but driven by her passion for helping others and creating change, she became part of Umoja Maono.
I asked her to share a few words about herself.
“I’m Sara, an architect by background, but for the past few years my life has been deeply shaped by my work with Umoja Maono – a change agency I co-founded that weaves together communities across East Africa. What started as a simple wish to stay longer after volunteering became a lifelong commitment to grassroots transformation. Umoja Maono isn’t a place – it’s a movement. A constellation of local agents of change: women, teachers, farmers, and young leaders who believe that regeneration must begin from within.
Though I continue to work as a professional engineer and freelance creative, the soul of my work was built here – where knowledge is not delivered, but exchanged; where spaces are co-created, not imposed. Every project is born in conversation, not prescription. And every volunteer who arrives does not “help,” but enters a reciprocal journey – giving, receiving, and growing alongside.
In a world quick to romanticize and brand ‘impact’ as fast and visible, I’ve learned to honor what is slow, relational, and deeply rooted. Mutualism is not a slogan, but a responsibility. Umoja Maono stands for just that: unity in vision, integrity in process, and trust as the foundation of every step forward.”
After Sara’s story, I want to ask you something important:
Our goal is to raise the necessary funds to provide health insurance for all 150 children.
Why is this important? Because in Tanzania, there’s no such thing as individual insurance: it’s all or nothing — either everyone is covered, or no one is.
Even minor illnesses — like colds or infections — can become serious. Without healthcare, the children risk falling seriously ill, missing out on school (which we provide for free), and facing a fragile life, deprived of their basic right to health.
Every contribution, even the smallest one, can truly make a difference.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
Giulia 🌍