Our Story
Born from a belief that young people can change the world — one real act of service at a time.
Youth-Led, Globally Minded
GiveReal was founded by a group of young people who were frustrated by the gap between wanting to help and knowing how. They saw a world full of humanitarian need and a generation full of energy and compassion — but no clear bridge between the two.
So they built one. GiveReal was created to make volunteering simple, structured, and genuinely impactful. Whether you're a high schooler looking for your first volunteer experience or a young professional wanting to give back, GiveReal has a place for you.
Today, our network spans dozens of countries, with hundreds of volunteers working on projects ranging from emergency humanitarian relief to local food drives and youth education initiatives. Every action we take is guided by one simple question: is this creating real impact?
What We Stand For
Our Mission
To empower young people to take meaningful action through volunteering, fundraising, and humanitarian service — making the world a better place, one project at a time.
Our Vision
A world where every young person has the tools, community, and confidence to create real, lasting change in their community and beyond.
Our Reach
Operating across 30+ communities worldwide with 500+ active volunteers, GiveReal is growing every day — powered entirely by the passion of people who want to give real.
Compassion
We lead with empathy, putting people first in every decision we make.
Transparency
We are open about our operations, funding, and impact so you can trust where your support goes.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in service, organization, and community care.
Meet the Team
The passionate people behind GiveReal.
Layla Hassan
Founder & Executive Director
Omar Nasser
Director of Outreach
Nadia Patel
Head of Campaigns
Ethan Cruz
Volunteer Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
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