About

Our story.

We began as a small not-for-profit in 2006 in response to the growing need of integrated services for highly disadvantaged young people from refugee and humanitarian entrant backgrounds who are most vulnerable and at risk.
Our services began, when CEO and Founder, Abeselom Nega, a refugee himself, recognized the lack of support services available to people from refugee and humanitarian backgrounds.

As a community not-for-profit oragnisation, iEmpower provides holistic services that recognize the complex problems that young people are faced with in todays society. iEmpower work with partners in both the community and government sectors to develop and implement joint solutions to develop, enable and empower young people to become contributing members of Australian society.

Shaista, Afghanistan

"I have been attending iEmpower Youth Development and Empowerment Program, it has been a really good opportunity to learn new experiences and socialize with people in the group. We also...

Farahnaz, Afghanistan

"I joined iEmpower youth program because I have heard that it’s such a great program that helps all the Afghan girls and who ever needs help while they are young. I’ve learnt a lot in this...

Suriyah, Afghanistan

"I built up confidence that as a Muslim girl, I can do anything. No matter who you are and where you’re from you can be a helpful member of the community and you can be a helpful member of...

Baran, Afghanistan

"It’s a great honor to be a part of this group. I learned how to be a great leader and how to stand up for my rights and how to stand up for everyone’s rights and young people rights in...

Hanifa, Afghanistan

"What this program has taught me is a lot of leadership and confidence skill. I feel like my confidence has boosted up to another level, thank you"