2015 Betty Fawole

 

Hey, my name is Betty Fawole and my major is Architecture in the Canadian University of Dubai. I’m a Nigerian/German brought up in both Dubai and Germany. The main reason I chose to volunteer is because I feel the need to reduce the number of homeless and socially displaced, to meet the basic needs of the homeless worldwide and we also, as a society, need to acknowledge the fact that being homeless isn't simply the difference between sleeping outside instead of inside. What is a home? It's a place to feel safe, a measure of empowerment and somewhere people can make positive decisions about their life. It's so much more than a roof, yet public opinion struggles to look beyond the minority of rough sleepers to the millions of people without a permanent home who are stuck in insecure temporary accommodation. People want to connect with others that share the same interest in helping those who truly need it .That’s why, supporting this 5 days homeless campaign, to help me feel like I’m aiding and supporting the homeless and spreading the awareness. To know that I’ve made a difference and somewhere and somehow my contribution and efforts has made a less fortunate person smile, knowing I’ve gained new skills and get first-hand experience using them and have the satisfaction of knowing I have made a real difference in someone’s life and definitely having fun while doing it.