Together, With Dedication and Passion<\/h2><\/div>What began as a friendship grew into a vision: four school friends joined forces to make a difference. Diana founded the association out of a passion for supporting the futures of young people in Tanzania in a lasting way. Her friends contributed their commitment, energy and support \u2013 and so the foundation for Direct Help 4 Tanzania was laid.<\/p>\n
Since 2021, our work has continued to grow: a small passion project has become a well-structured organisation. Today, we are a growing team of women with diverse backgrounds, experience and skills. What unites us is our open and supportive culture, built on trust, the joy of working together and a shared goal of making a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Our Board<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Our board leads the association with a strategic eye, making sure our vision, structure and finances stay in balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Diana_lowQ-600x614.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>President & Project Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Diana Solenthaler<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Master's student in systems biology
\nETH Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cCurious and driven to change the world a little for the better \u2013 in our association and in the research lab alike. High standards for myself? Probably. But hey, otherwise nothing ever happens!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rachelle_lowQ-600x600.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Vice President & Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Rachelle Pino<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
M&A Tax Consultant
\nMaster's student HSG<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cFrom M&A to fundraising, I juggle deadlines, numbers and ideas \u2013 sometimes all at once. Multitasking isn\u2019t just a skill, it\u2019s my middle name. Tip: coffee helps, humour saves the day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jasmin_lowQ-600x596.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Finance & Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Jasmin Huwiler<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Student at FHNW in AOP
\nPatient admissions clerk<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cStudies, work, everyday life \u2013 there\u2019s always plenty to do, but there\u2019s always time for what really matters: supporting people and making a small contribution to change.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our Team<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Our team brings a wide range of experience and creativity \u2013 and that is exactly what makes our work together effective, sustainable and successful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Anouk_lowQ-600x595.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Fundraising & Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Anouk Hochstrasser<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Nursing student (HF)
\nCareum Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cAs a nurse, I\u2019ve found my calling in helping others. And through this association, I can also support projects on practically the other side of the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-05-at-22.50.40-scaled-e1759742037167.jpeg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Volunteer Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Areta Stauffer<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Master\u2019s student in Science, Technology & Policy, ETH Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cI love supporting women on their path to independence \u2013 and being enriched by my exchanges with dedicated volunteers, locals and inspiring people.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Larissa_lowQ-600x598.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Communication & Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Larissa G\u00f6tzelmann<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Recruiting & Marketing Specialist
\nPaul Scherrer Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cTanzania touched my heart: the culture, the people and their joy for life. Now I\u2019m giving something back with heart, creativity and plenty of impact. My small contribution to a better world!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Design-ohne-Titel-1-600x619.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Taskforce<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Samira Schmid<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Master's student in Medicine
\nUniversity of Basel<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cI\u2019m here for emergencies! Whether as a future doctor or as the association\u2019s all-rounder, I step in wherever we\u2019re short on capacity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sarah_lowQ-600x600.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Fundraising & Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Sarah M\u00e4sing<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Bachelor student in Business Psychology at HSLU and event manager<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cMy studies taught me that education should never be taken for granted. That\u2019s why it matters so much to me that young women gain access to it \u2013 and with it, greater independence.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vanessa_lowQ-600x597.jpg\" "\\"Team")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Volunteer Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Vanessa Tagliaferro<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
Master's student in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Development, ETH Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u201cI\u2019m so excited to help volunteers immerse themselves in Tanzania\u2019s culture and joy for life. With lots of energy and heart, together we can make a real difference!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PHOTO-2023-03-09-12-10-15-e1742308348399.jpg\" "\\"Her")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Donate now<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>CHF 30<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
We will finance all the learning materials for one month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>CHF 70<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
We pay the monthly rent for the training rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>CHF 100<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
All female students receive a free lunch for one month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>CHF 500<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
We finance a full education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Thank you so much for your help and for your trust!<\/strong>
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/direct-help-for-tanzania.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Team-Unterschrift.png\")
<\/p>\n<\/div>
What began as a friendship grew into a vision: four school friends joined forces to make a difference. Diana founded the association out of a passion for supporting the futures of young people in Tanzania in a lasting way. Her friends contributed their commitment, energy and support \u2013 and so the foundation for Direct Help 4 Tanzania was laid.<\/p>\n
Since 2021, our work has continued to grow: a small passion project has become a well-structured organisation. Today, we are a growing team of women with diverse backgrounds, experience and skills. What unites us is our open and supportive culture, built on trust, the joy of working together and a shared goal of making a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Our Board<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Our board leads the association with a strategic eye, making sure our vision, structure and finances stay in balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>President & Project Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Diana Solenthaler<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Master's student in systems biology \u201cCurious and driven to change the world a little for the better \u2013 in our association and in the research lab alike. High standards for myself? Probably. But hey, otherwise nothing ever happens!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Vice President & Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Rachelle Pino<\/p><\/h3><\/div> M&A Tax Consultant \u201cFrom M&A to fundraising, I juggle deadlines, numbers and ideas \u2013 sometimes all at once. Multitasking isn\u2019t just a skill, it\u2019s my middle name. Tip: coffee helps, humour saves the day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Finance & Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Jasmin Huwiler<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Student at FHNW in AOP \u201cStudies, work, everyday life \u2013 there\u2019s always plenty to do, but there\u2019s always time for what really matters: supporting people and making a small contribution to change.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Our Team<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Our team brings a wide range of experience and creativity \u2013 and that is exactly what makes our work together effective, sustainable and successful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Fundraising & Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Anouk Hochstrasser<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Nursing student (HF) \u201cAs a nurse, I\u2019ve found my calling in helping others. And through this association, I can also support projects on practically the other side of the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Volunteer Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Areta Stauffer<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Master\u2019s student in Science, Technology & Policy, ETH Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div> \u201cI love supporting women on their path to independence \u2013 and being enriched by my exchanges with dedicated volunteers, locals and inspiring people.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Communication & Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Larissa G\u00f6tzelmann<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Recruiting & Marketing Specialist \u201cTanzania touched my heart: the culture, the people and their joy for life. Now I\u2019m giving something back with heart, creativity and plenty of impact. My small contribution to a better world!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Taskforce<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Samira Schmid<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Master's student in Medicine \u201cI\u2019m here for emergencies! Whether as a future doctor or as the association\u2019s all-rounder, I step in wherever we\u2019re short on capacity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Fundraising & Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Sarah M\u00e4sing<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Bachelor student in Business Psychology at HSLU and event manager<\/p>\n<\/div> \u201cMy studies taught me that education should never be taken for granted. That\u2019s why it matters so much to me that young women gain access to it \u2013 and with it, greater independence.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Volunteer Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Vanessa Tagliaferro<\/p><\/h3><\/div> Master's student in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Development, ETH Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div> \u201cI\u2019m so excited to help volunteers immerse themselves in Tanzania\u2019s culture and joy for life. With lots of energy and heart, together we can make a real difference!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Donate now<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div> CHF 30<\/p><\/h4><\/div> We will finance all the learning materials for one month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> CHF 70<\/p><\/h4><\/div> We pay the monthly rent for the training rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> CHF 100<\/p><\/h4><\/div> All female students receive a free lunch for one month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> CHF 500<\/p><\/h4><\/div> We finance a full education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Thank you so much for your help and for your trust!<\/strong>
\nETH Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div>
\nMaster's student HSG<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div>
\nPatient admissions clerk<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div>
\nCareum Zurich<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div>
\nPaul Scherrer Institute<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div>
\nUniversity of Basel<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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