Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not - HEMPI
HEMPI (Hielite Empowerment Initiative) works to ensure that individuals, regardless of their background, have access to real opportunities—through education, skills, and empowerment—to shape a better future.
Changing lives through empowerment since our founding
30k
Over thirty thousand individuals reached through our empowerment programs and initiatives.
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Three hundred thousand community members supported through HEMPI-designed training, mentorship, and development projects
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One million people indirectly impacted through our wider education, health, entrepreneurship, and social empowerment ventures.
Closing the opportunity gap by working where it matters most
90%
Ninety percent of HEMPI programs operate in underserved communities with above-average social and economic deprivation.
69%
Sixty-nine percent of participants in our foundational empowerment programs report significant progress in education, employment, or entrepreneurship—compared to less than half nationally.
6x
HEMPI beneficiaries are six times more likely to secure meaningful opportunities—whether higher education, skilled employment, or entrepreneurial success—than those without access to similar programs.
Empowerment achievements
A leading empowerment initiative
Despite working in areas of high need, HEMPI participants consistently achieve outcomes well above national averages in skills training, leadership development, and economic participation.
Transforming communities
HEMPI’s graduates are nearly twice as likely to pursue advanced education or entrepreneurial ventures compared to national averages.
90%
Ninety percent of HEMPI programs operate in underserved communities with above-average social and economic deprivation.
69%
Sixty-nine percent of participants in our foundational empowerment programs report significant progress in education, employment, or entrepreneurship—compared to less than half nationally.
6x
HEMPI beneficiaries are six times more likely to secure meaningful opportunities—whether higher education, skilled employment, or entrepreneurial success—than those without access to similar programs.
A strong record of community transformation
Many of the communities we serve were previously underserved and under-resourced. By partnering with local organisations and building sustainable programs, HEMPI has consistently turned underperformance into thriving, resilient success stories.
Our empowerment hubs have raised outcomes in communities by an average of 44 percent compared to their previous state.
Empowerment through culture, sports and arts
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Fifteen arts and cultural organisations partnered with HEMPI to deliver creativity and expression opportunities.
National recognition
Through HEMPI Sports Scholarships, talented individuals are provided free training and mentorship. Several of our scholars have achieved recognition at the national level.
Early empowerment programs
HEMPI’s Early Start Initiative tackles inequity from the ground up by offering affordable early childhood development programs that prepare young learners for brighter futures.
Subject mastery & skills development
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Over 9,000 trainers and educators across 700+ partner organisations use the HEMPI SkillsPlus platform to access resources and deliver training.
2+MO
Participants in our Digital and Entrepreneurship Mastery program achieve up to two months’ additional progress compared to national averages
Investing in community futures
£150 million+ in empowerment projects
Our partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Council creates an education hub, 132 affordable new homes, office space and a youth zone for the local community.
Contact Us
HEMPI Headquarters
Hielite Academy
Awolowo area, Bodija
+2340000000000
info@hieliteacademy.com
Hielite Empowerment Initiative (HEMPI) is a registered initiative under Hielite Academy.