About Us – HEMPI
HEMPI (Hielite Empowerment Initiative) is a community empowerment group under Hielite Academy that exists to ensure that individuals, regardless of their background, have access to quality opportunities, skills, and real choices that improve their lives.
Thousands of young people and adults have benefitted from our empowerment programs, skills training, and initiatives.
At HEMPI, we’ve always believed that with the right support and approach, everyone has the potential to succeed. We work directly in communities where we can make the biggest impact, and all our programs are open and inclusive.
Our initiatives achieve remarkable results – far exceeding expectations – especially when it comes to closing the opportunity gap and driving measurable progress in education, entrepreneurship, and employment.
We take what we learn from our empowerment programs and community projects to develop new solutions that can be shared widely. Over the last decade, HEMPI has designed and supported multiple projects and initiatives that scale beyond their starting points, creating lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families.
More than thousands of beneficiaries have already engaged with our empowerment curriculum, vocational workshops, and mentorship schemes. Our early development programs are building new models for skills empowerment that we aim to replicate widely.
- Skills development & empowerment
A high percentage of our participants gain employable skills, start small businesses, or advance into further education—surpassing regional averages and proving that empowerment works when given equal access. - Opportunity for disadvantaged groups
The majority of those from underserved backgrounds who engage with HEMPI successfully complete training in critical areas such as digital skills, entrepreneurship, and leadership—compared to far fewer nationally. - Pathways to higher opportunities
A large percentage of our youth participants progress to higher education or advanced professional training, with many securing placements in top institutions and organisations.
The road ahead
There is still much more to do. We are currently planning to grow our network of empowerment hubs and expand our programs into new regions. Partnership remains critical to this mission, and our upcoming Empowerment Hub will serve as a meeting place for like-minded changemakers, collaborators, and reformers.
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Our people
HEMPI is powered by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, including trainers, educators, empowerment experts, mentors, and community leaders who work tirelessly to support individuals and drive our mission forward.
Governance
Our governance structure is designed to ensure that all parts of HEMPI work together seamlessly to deliver on our mission of making sure every person, regardless of their background, has access to opportunities that change lives..
Policies and admissions
Guiding policies and frameworks that shape and support all HEMPI programs and initiatives.
Our history
HEMPI was founded with a vision to create the biggest possible impact in the lives of people who had historically been left behind. Through a research-led and entrepreneurial approach, our projects and partnerships have spanned diverse areas of empowerment, giving us a strong legacy and shaping our current focus on education, skills, and community transformation.
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