H.Y.P.E. to Empower, Inc.

MISSION STATEMENT Build and grow programs that empower youth to succeed individually and flourish as leaders to transform the lives of children, youth, young adults, families, and communities living with HIV. VISION STATEMENT We envision empowered youth who live sustainable lifestyles. While mentoring and cultivating youth to manage their health, finances, and social responsibilities, HYPE will equip them with the educational and leadership capacities to be leaders in their communities, communities affected by HIV, and to promote the interests of these communities. ABOUT H.Y.P.E. TO EMPOWER, INC. H.Y.P.E. is an HIV services and youth advocacy organization charged with building and growing programs that empower youth to succeed individually and to become leaders who are ages 13-29. With the ultimate goal of transforming the lives of children, youth, young adults, families and communities living with and affected by HIV. Our action plan is to provide the tools to cultivate individuals, who enter our program, to effectively manage their personal health, finances and social responsibilities. This is done using multiple tools and approaches that support educational and personal capacities to be leaders in their communities and to advocate for themselves and others living with and affected by HIV. Our comprehensive and relevant services at H.Y.P.E. involve community services, HIV-education, academic education, counselling, medical support, social and professional support, and self and social empowerment. In addition to our direct services for HIV positive individuals and communities, we also aim to provide our skills and expertise to persons, groups, organizations and businesses who wish to utilize the HYPE model in targeting areas where they wish to make a difference.