A dated public record of the work.

HYPE stands for Harnessing Youth Potential through Empowerment. Unit Foundation created the programme to help close the gap between classroom learning and the practical experience young people are expected to have when entering work.

More than 69 students applied. Twenty-five were shortlisted and 14 completed six months of remote training that began in 2023. The programme combined core learning with tracks in UI/UX design, graphic design, website design and development, digital marketing and project management, plus mentorship and real project work with support from 11 volunteer facilitators.

Every one of the 14 participants was placed in a technology company, government agency or NGO. Host organisations included BeTechConnected, Eco-Africa Network, Maltiti Foundation and Accra Food Bank.

The lessons from HYPE now form the foundation of our Student Entrepreneurship Programme. The revamped programme keeps the practical learning and mentorship that worked, while expanding the focus to entrepreneurship, UI/UX, graphic design, web and app development, AI skills, digital marketing, business development and continued access to opportunity.

Unit Foundation began supporting NGOs and community organisations in 2020. What started as practical help with technology, communication and organisation-building has grown into ongoing support across organisation development, digital strategy, grant readiness, technology programmes and opportunity access.

Over the years, more than ten organisations have received support. Organisations we have supported include Maltiti Foundation, BeTechConnected, Iyara Impact Foundation and Eco-Africa Network; these names are examples of the work, not the full history of organisations supported since 2020.

Our approach is shaped around what each organisation needs. We help strengthen the organisations already closest to their communities so that their teams can work more effectively, pursue credible opportunities and extend their impact.