We’re creating a trusted platform to empower the diaspora to confidently build back home.
Openhavens was born from a shared conviction: that the dream of building a legacy back home shouldn’t be lost to distance, distrust, or broken systems.
We’ve seen firsthand how difficult and uncertain it can be to build from afar: the lies, the inflated budget, the money lost. We knew there had to be a better way. So we came together—not just to imagine it, but to build it.
With Openhavens, we are redefining how members of the diaspora connect with trusted professionals on the ground to turn their vision of home into reality. We’re not just solving a logistical problem—we’re honoring the emotional, cultural, and financial journey that defines the diaspora experience.
What we’ve seen. What we’ve lived.
Every person who makes the brave decision to leave their homeland—leaving behind family, friends, and everything familiar—carries one dream: to build a better life. At the heart of that dream is the desire to create security, to invest in the future, and to one day build a legacy back home.
We’ve all heard the stories: the diaspora who left home to build a better life, only to find themselves lost in a maze of untrustworthy contractors, mismanaged projects, and broken promises. We’ve seen the dreams of so many shattered by distance and distrust.
But the path to that dream is often riddled with anxiety, broken promises, and hard-earned money lost to poor communication, unverified builders, and distant oversight. The stories are too common: friends who disappeared with funds, family members who mismanaged projects, or contractors who simply didn’t deliver. We’ve heard these stories. Many of us have lived them.
What we're building
We’re building a platform where diaspora clients can connect confidently with verified, professional contractors—where trust is not just promised but proven. Where your vision is honored, your investment is protected, and your dream of building back home becomes not just possible, but joyful.
At the same time, we’re creating new economic opportunity for talented builders across Africa—offering them access to global clients, secure payments, and the tools to grow sustainable businesses.
Openhavens is more than a technology platform. It’s a bridge between two worlds, united by shared dreams and mutual respect.
We’re here
For the dreamers
We’re here for the dreamers who left home to build a better future.
For the builders
We’re here for the builders ready to turn those dreams into reality.
To build trust
We’re here to build trust. To build homes. To open havens.
Learn more
Learn more about how Openhavens empowers clients and contractors to build with trust.