This is My Story
After completing my degree in Computer Science, I chose an unconventional path. Instead of pursuing a high-paying job as a software engineer, I accepted an unpaid internship at a startup in Cape Town. My goal was to escape routine, explore the world, improve my language skills, build new relationships, and gain diverse work experience. I never expected that this decision would become the spark that ignited HomeAwe.
How It Started
During that transformative 6-month internship in Cape Town, I turned down a higher-paying job offer and realized that sitting behind a desk as a software engineer wasn’t my passion. I dreamed of creating a platform that would combine my love for travel, volunteering, storytelling, and building a community of like-minded individuals seeking personal growth and unique experiences.
From Volunteering to Impact
As I advocated for international volunteering opportunities, I traveled extensively across Europe and promoted volunteer programs on various platforms. But I noticed a gap — potential volunteers lacked access to reliable information or assurance about the experiences. To bridge that gap, I left my job, turned to Instagram, and became a backpacking volunteer, content creator, and influencer — fully living the essence of HomeAwe.
The Most Trusted Platform for Volunteering
We are the most trusted and reliable platform for volunteering. We provide real, transparent experiences about volunteering opportunities around the world by filming every experience we try. We're a platform for people seeking a pause, a sense of purpose, and a deeper connection with themselves and the world.
Through HomeAwe, we aim to challenge stereotypes, represent our culture on a global stage, and strengthen understanding, connection, and appreciation between diverse cultures.
🌍 من بدايات متواضعة، نمت HomeAwe بسرعة، حيث حققنا أكثر من 500,000 متابع وأثرنا على أكثر من مئة شخص للانطلاق في رحلات تطوعية.
Our goal is to expand that impact even further: empowering over 1,000 people to volunteer in 2025 and reaching 1 million followers.
