Our different projects


We run three types of projects – EMP Club which takes place in primary schools with young people aged 9-11; EMP Academy which takes place in high schools with young people aged 11-16 and EMP+ a programme that works with EMP alumni aged 16-19, helping them with the transition from school to whatever comes next.

Find out more about the work we do in each project:

EMP Academy projects run in the evenings for Year 7 – Year 11. Each project supports 16 young people and runs for 30 weeks. Each two-hour session includes an hour of one-to-one individual academic mentoring focusing on Maths and English and group activities all centered around developing character. The second hour is an extra-curricular group activity also centered around character, such as football coaching, drama, or yoga! Our mentors help young people navigate through challenging teenage years and ultimately prepare them for crucial GCSE exams and transition into further education and work.
EMP+ projects run in the evenings to help 16 – 19 year-olds transition from secondary school into adulthood with the best possible opportunities to lead happy and healthy lives. This is an online project that focuses on one-to-one mentoring to cater to the individual needs of the young person. We also offer workshops to develop the skills and experience of the mentees. Our mentors on this project offer support with current studies, options, finding work, apprenticeships, CV building, soft skills development, and character development.
EMP Club projects run straight after school for Years 5 and 6. Each project supports 10 young people for 20 weeks. The sessions involve one-to-one Maths and English activities focusing on building academic confidence, character, and growth mindset, combined with fun group activities such as sports, arts, and crafts. Mentors encourage their mentees to reflect on their use of good character in and outside of school. Providing young people with their own mentor whilst in Year 5 and 6 helps them to prepare for the challenging transition into secondary school for Key Stage 2 assessments (SATs).

We run mentoring projects across the Country(Ghana). The majority of our projects across all regions are in-person, but some projects take place online via Zoom. All our mentoring locations are in close proximity to public transport, so you'll be able to travel to and from them easily.