Peris Maranga, a Flydubai flight attendant, has been helping job seekers find work in Dubai after her mother started giving villagers her phone number and telling them to "Call my daughter". The simple act has grown into a community helping people chase their dreams in the Middle East. Maranga's journey began when villagers started approaching her seeking information on how to find work in the United Arab Emirates.
Maranga's mother would give out her phone number to those seeking help, and before long, Maranga was answering questions and offering guidance to those seeking opportunities in Dubai. She recalled that at first, it was just one person asking a question, then another, but over time, the requests became more frequent, and she found herself helping more people navigate the search for opportunities in Dubai.
What started with phone calls eventually became something much bigger as Maranga has helped more than 50 people find jobs in Dubai. This has turned her personal experience and knowledge of opportunities in the UAE into a resource for others hoping to build better lives. Her efforts also led her to create a WhatsApp group that initially had just 10 people but has since grown into a much larger community.
Maranga's online page now approaches 20,000 followers, and through the platform, she shares job opportunities and advice with people interested in working in the UAE. Her willingness to help stems from the fact that she initially struggled to find work in Dubai despite her mother taking a loan for her to buy a ticket. This experience has influenced the way she uses her platform today.
Maranga said she still remembers the uncertainty that comes with wanting a better life but lacking information or a clear starting point. Rather than keeping information to herself, she chooses to pass on opportunities and advice whenever she comes across them. She has encouraged those who have benefited from her platform to share it with someone else looking for work in the UAE.
The journey has transformed Maranga's role from someone simply answering occasional questions into a source of information for thousands of people. For Maranga, however, the numbers are only part of the story. Each person who finds an opportunity represents someone who may have been looking for a starting point, just as she once did.
Maranga's story is a testament to the impact one person can have on others. Her selfless act of helping others has created a ripple effect, and her platform continues to grow, providing opportunities for those seeking a better life in the UAE. Her story is an inspiration to many, showing that with determination and a willingness to help others, one can make a significant difference.
Key points
- Over 50 job seekers have found work in Dubai through Peris Maranga's platform.
- Maranga's online page has nearly 20,000 followers.
- Maranga's mother initially gave out her phone number to villagers seeking information on job opportunities in the UAE.
