Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change

MAHEI's mission is to serve the needs of economically and socially under-served youth, young adults, seniors, and returning citizens, by providing them with the programs they need to secure well-paying jobs and influence the decisions that impact their lives. The Institute serves communities of color in Boston by providing residents with educational, practical and confidence-building classes, seminars, programs, lectures and other relevant activities.

MAHEI’s focus is on increasing the skills, knowledge and abilities of individuals who wish to engage in creating positive change in their communities. It is designed to work with people at several levels, ranging from those who are “awakening” to people who are knowledgeable, organized and engaged. Awakening entails helping individuals, who have never been or are newly engaged in social change activities, gain an understanding of why social change may be necessary in their community and how to participate in it. Our over-arching goal is to support and encourage youth and young adults to participate in community service work and become active community members through a series of classes focused on advocacy, community organizing, and civic engagement.