Empowerment Hub

Inspiring the Next Generation Beyond the Field

HYSA’s Empowerment Hub nurtures the whole youth—mind, heart, and future. Through literacy, technology, innovation, and life skills, we shape tomorrow’s leaders today. We foster leadership, discipline, cultural pride, and unity through soccer, mentorship, and meaningful community engagement.

Who We Are

Building Brighter Futures — Together

Soccer brings us together. The Empowerment Hub ensures we grow together — intellectually, culturally, and personally. With the help of community mentors, we give youth tools for life, not just the game.

Book Reading & Literacy

Read. Speak. Grow.

We inspire a lifelong love for reading and self-expression with programs that include:

Reading circles & storytelling

African, Ethiopian & Eritrean literature

Public speaking practice

Rewards & book drives

Coding & Digital Skills

Future-Ready Starts Here

Digital literacy is a must. We introduce coding and logic through:

Scratch & Python basics

Beginner web design

Group tech projects & mentorship

Internet safety education

Robotics & Innovation

Create. Build. Solve.

Through robotics and engineering, our youth bring imagination to life:

Arduino & Raspberry Pi builds

Team design challenges

Automation & AI exposure

Community showcases

Youth Camping & Life Skills

Confidence in Nature

Our outdoor programs grow confidence, character, and connection:

Hiking, survival, and trust games

Leadership & heritage reflections

Seasonal group camping events

Identity-based discussions

Our Impact

We Don’t Just Build Athletes — We Build Leaders

At HYSA, empowerment means shaping changemakers. Every lesson, challenge, and win helps our youth step into their full potential — as thinkers, creators, and proud members of the Habesha community.
Sara M. Parent of Two Players

HYSA gave my kids more than just soccer—it gave them a second home. Every Saturday, they come back smiling, proud to be part of something rooted in our culture.

Nati w. Youth Participant

Before HYSA, I barely knew anyone who looked like me playing soccer. Now, I have friends, mentors, and a team that feels like family.

Yared A. Volunteer Coach

Mentoring with HYSA has been life-changing. It’s incredible to see these kids grow confident—not just on the field, but in who they are.

Ato Tesfaye Community Elder

HYSA is preserving more than sport—it’s preserving identity. I see our language, our values, and our unity passed on every time the children gather.

Support the Empowerment Hub

Help us grow tomorrow’s leaders. Donate, volunteer, or spread the word. Together, we empower through purpose.