Empower

Empower Empower is a refugee youth-led organisation addressing the underrepresentation of refugees in higher education in New Zealand

Empower is a refugee youth-led charitable organisation dedicated to empowering, educating, and enabling refugee and other marginalised youth in New Zealand to access new opportunities and pursue meaningful paths of their choice. Empower bridges communities by fostering mutually rewarding relationships between refugee-background students and young Kiwi mentors. These relationships are designed to help students thrive socially, economically, and environmentally while contributing to their communities. Empower provides the structure and support needed for mentors and students to build strong, personalised connections. Mentors gain a deep understanding of their student’s unique talents, aspirations, and challenges, enabling them to offer tailored support and guidance. Recognising the underrepresentation of refugees in higher education in New Zealand, Empower aims to address this disparity by providing a youth-specific support network within the resettlement process, empowering students to achieve their potential.

Understanding AI: Language & Everyday Life - Part TwoJoin us for a hands-on workshop demystifying artificial intelligenc...
10/09/2026

Understanding AI: Language & Everyday Life - Part Two

Join us for a hands-on workshop demystifying artificial intelligence and language models — and discover how to actually use them in your daily life, from job hunting and career growth to navigating higher education.

Saturday, 12 September, 2026
10 AM – 12 PM
Māmento Studio, 148 Quay Street, Auckland C*D
Lunch provided
Limited to 20 spots

Facilitated by Dr Amin Barzegar, Data Scientist & AI Researcher.

Register: [email protected]

Applications are open for the Multi-Ethnic Future Leaders Programme 2027 (Auckland Pilot).Are you aged 20 to 30 and pass...
09/09/2026

Applications are open for the Multi-Ethnic Future Leaders Programme 2027 (Auckland Pilot).

Are you aged 20 to 30 and passionate about making a positive difference in your community? This fully funded leadership programme will help you:

✅ Understand how New Zealand’s government and public sector make decisions
✅ Build practical leadership skills and capability
✅ Connect with community leaders and policy makers
✅ Apply learning to future action and expand your networks

Funded by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, delivered by Youth Trust, in partnership with , this three-day programme is designed for young leaders from New Zealand’s Ethnic Communities living in Auckland.

📅 Applications close: 5.00pm, 21 September 2026

Want to learn more? The programme overview, eligibility criteria, key dates, and application form can all be found here:

🔗 https://forms.gle/C8kWJG56ACVx63S5A

Understanding AI: Language & Everyday LifeJoin us for a hands-on workshop demystifying artificial intelligence and langu...
26/08/2026

Understanding AI: Language & Everyday Life

Join us for a hands-on workshop demystifying artificial intelligence and language models — and discover how to actually use them in your daily life, from job hunting and career growth to navigating higher education.

Saturday, 29 August 2026
10 AM – 12 PM
Māmento Studio, 148 Quay Street, Auckland C*D
Lunch provided
Limited to 20 spots

Facilitated by Dr Amin Barzegar, Data Scientist & AI Researcher.

Register: [email protected]

📣 NOW OPEN — Multi-Ethnic Future Leaders Programme 2027: Auckland Pilot Ready to grow your leadership skills, expand you...
24/08/2026

📣 NOW OPEN — Multi-Ethnic Future Leaders Programme 2027: Auckland Pilot

Ready to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and make a difference in your community?
Expressions of Interest are now open.

The Multi-Ethnic Future Leaders Programme is a three-day leadership experience for 25 young people aged 20–30 years old from Auckland’s diverse ethnic communities.

Funded by Ministry for Ethnic Communities in partnership with AUT , and delivered by Empower, this pilot programme will help participants:

* Understand New Zealand’s system of government and public sector
* Grow your leadership skills through practical learning, mentoring and storytelling
* Build confidence to make a positive difference in your community and wider society

Fully funded and fully catered.
Who can apply? You must:
* Be aged 20–30 at the time of the programme
* Be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Permanent Residence visa
* Live in Auckland
* Identify with one or more of New Zealand’s diverse ethnic communities, including African, Asian, Continental European, Latin American, or Middle Eastern communities
* Be available to attend the full three-day programme in person

🗓 Applications close 5:00pm, 21 September 2026

🔗 Apply now — link in bio

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share this with your networks.

YouthLeadership NewZealand

Youth Empowerment Workshops are back! Focusing on goal setting, mindset, confidence, and practical life skills for young...
01/04/2026

Youth Empowerment Workshops are back!

Focusing on goal setting, mindset, confidence, and practical life skills for young people aged 15–24.
Workshops run fortnightly at Mt Roskill Library, 10am–12pm with lunch provided.

Register now!
[email protected]

MindsetMatters LifeSkills Confidence YoungPeople Auckland MtRoskill

Eid Mubarak from all of us at Empower Youth!May this blessed day fill your heart with joy, your home with love, and your...
22/03/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at Empower Youth!

May this blessed day fill your heart with joy, your home with love, and your life with endless blessings. To our incredible community — thank you for being the light that drives our mission forward.

Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful Eid. 🤍

11/03/2026

Make It Focused: Deep Work in a Distracted World

In a world full of notifications, endless scrolling and constant distractions, learning how to focus is becoming a real superpower.

In this workshop we explored how attention works, why deep work matters for study and creativity, and practical ways to reduce digital distractions. Together we looked at simple strategies to create focused time, protect our attention and work with more clarity and intention.

Grateful for this amazing group of young people who showed up ready to learn, reflect and grow. One more step in building the skills to turn goals into real progress. Stay tuned for the next session.

Make It Focused: Deep Work in a Distracted World In a world full of notifications, noise and constant scrolling, focus h...
03/03/2026

Make It Focused: Deep Work in a Distracted World

In a world full of notifications, noise and constant scrolling, focus has become a superpower.

In this workshop, we’ll explore:
• what deep work really means and why it matters
• how distraction affects our brain and productivity
• practical tools to improve concentration and manage digital noise
• simple routines to create focused study and creative sessions

The goal is not to work more, but to work better — with clarity, intention and purpose.

Ramadan Mubarak! May this sacred season bring blessings and forgiveness to you and your loved ones.
20/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak! May this sacred season bring blessings and forgiveness to you and your loved ones.

Ramadan Mubarak! May this sacred season bring blessings and forgiveness to you and your loved ones.
20/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak! May this sacred season bring blessings and forgiveness to you and your loved ones.

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