OUR TEAM
We are a German-Italian association with a total of eight active members spread across Germany and Italy as well as seven valuable project partners in Arusha, Tanzania.
Our Chairwomen
Anna Dietmaier
1st Chairwoman Germany
Anna (born 1999) was born in Regensburg and is currently studying International Development. She traveled to Tanzania for the first time in 2017 and quickly developed a close relationship with the Fruitful Orphanage. In 2019, she began organizing the first school sponsorships. Since then, she has visited Arusha annually to support the projects on site. Within the association, she oversees all important organizational and design tasks.
Sina Ouahyb
2nd Chairwoman Germany
Sina (born 2000) is from Hanover and is studying to become a primary school teacher. She traveled to Tanzania for the first time in 2018 and has supported the home annually since then. In 2019, she met Anna, and together they launched the sponsorship project, which is now a core task of the association. She is responsible for email correspondence and issuing donation receipts.
Caroline von Mörl
1. Chairwoman Italy
Caroline (born 2000) grew up in South Tyrol and is studying political science, international relations, and human rights. In 2021, she and Johanna visited their sponsored children at the Fruitful Orphanage for the first time. Her current collaboration with the projects and close contact with the children are very important to her. Her main responsibility is to manage all financial matters.
Johanna Egger
2. Chairwoman Italy
Johanna (born 2001) is from Merano, South Tyrol, and is studying psychology. Together with Caroline, she decided in 2021 to visit her sponsored children and help out by volunteering at the children's home. Maintaining constant contact with the children and the Fruitful Orphanage quickly became a matter of the heart. Her main responsibilities include managing email correspondence and processing donation receipts.
Our founding members
Lucia Heberlein
Graphics and Social Media Manager
Lucia (born 1999) lives in Vienna. As a graphic and social media manager, she is the creative force of the team. Her main job is as a social media manager, managing content and influencer marketing for medium-sized companies. She also works as a freelance graphic designer, offering branding, design, and photography services.
Dominik Hingerl
Social Worker and Social Educator
Dominik (born 1999) is a social worker and social pedagogue currently pursuing a master's degree in community-oriented social work in Vienna. He serves as deputy treasurer at the association. Professionally, he works with adolescents and young adults in the context of supported independence programs.
Manuel Martini
Treasurer
Manuel (born 1998) is a founding member and treasurer from Nuremberg. He works in marketing. In 2020, he became a sponsor himself and met the chairwoman, Anna. This not only formed a personal connection but also solidified his commitment to the association. As treasurer, Manuel handles the accounting and ensures financial oversight. He also contributes to increasing the association's visibility on social media.
Calvin Ben Hyera
Language and Culture Coordinator
Calvin (born 1997) comes from Dar es Salaam and, after completing his business management studies, worked for a year at Lebenshilfe in Berlin. In 2024, he visited the Fruitful Orphanage in Tanzania and became involved there. He now works as a social worker in Berlin and coordinates cultural and language activities at Elimupendo to promote intercultural exchange.
Our Tanzanian partners
Isaac Sumari & Joyce Pallangyo
Partners Fruitful Orphanage & Shine School
Isaac (born 1982) and Joyce (born 1991) founded Fruitful Orphanage in 2014, driven by Isaac's own experience of growing up parentless and a shared desire to provide a safe, nurturing home for vulnerable children. Together with their three children, Stefanie, Dominik, and Jeaninne, they transformed the small initiative into a thriving community that now provides around 100 children not only with room and board, but also with emotional support and a sense of home. In 2021, they expanded their mission by establishing Shine English Medium School, which was funded entirely by donations and began operations in 2022.
Alexander Ndamshau & Esther Mahawe
Partner Intel Vibrant Secondary School
Alexander (born 1958) and Esther (†2025) formed the management team of the community-based Intel Vibrant Secondary School. Esther, a teacher of English, history, and Kiswahili, combined her pedagogical experience with business expertise to optimize curricula and organize school operations efficiently. Alexander, a business graduate, has been using his entrepreneurial expertise since 2017 to strategically develop the school, manage budget planning and partnerships, and thus ensure the institution's long-term performance. Together, they are committed to ensuring that the Intel Vibrant English Medium School not only provides excellent education but also strengthens the community.
David Inzofu & Oldasifa Mbowe
Partners Davis Preparatory School
David (born 1964) and Oldasifa (born 1979) lead Davis Preparatory School, which was founded in 2004. David has been in education since 1984, teaching mathematics and science to the upper elementary grades. With over 40 years of experience, he is a pillar of the school. Oldasifa began teaching in 2000 and brings extensive experience in teaching and school management. As the primary point of contact for students and the Elimupendo team, she combines pedagogical sensitivity with organizational skills and is a central pillar of the school community.
Tony Oscar Kaaya
Partner Blessed Orphanage
Tony (born 1988) spent his childhood under difficult conditions in an orphanage in Moshi. These formative experiences made him aware of the challenges orphans face at an early age. For this reason, he founded Blessed Orphanage to provide disadvantaged children with a safe environment, reliable care, and access to education. Since he himself was denied higher education, he is now deeply committed to promoting the education and well-being of these children.
