Are you — and your children — truly ready for life?
School measures marks. The Human Independence Index measures what actually decides a future — health, emotions, money sense, life skills, safety and the ability to stand on your own two feet.
Start free →Free to register · assess yourself or your children · 222 skills across 23 life domains.
Nobody's an island — but everyone needs a floor
Full self-sufficiency in everything is neither possible nor healthy. We live interdependently, and leaning on others is normal and good. But there's a floor — a handful of things every person should be able to do for themselves, because being unable leaves you exposed. We measure that floor, celebrate where you clear it, and help you close the gaps.
What Empower gives you
Your independence score
A personal growth path
Career & strengths discovery
Real human mentors
For adults too
For your children
How it works
The 23 life domains we measure
Physical Health & Fitness
Medical Self-care
Emotional Intelligence
Mental Skills
Communication Skills
Social Skills
Character
Life Skills
Financial Literacy
Digital Literacy
Academic Foundation
General Knowledge
Civic Responsibility
Safety Skills
Spiritual Growth
Cultural Knowledge
Religious Literacy
Environmental Awareness
Career Readiness
Leadership
Family Responsibility
Independent Living
Human Potential
Ready to see where you stand?
Register once, then assess yourself or any of your children and get an AI-guided growth plan.
Create free account →Have you mastered something? Pass it on.
Register, do your own assessment, and apply to mentor others in the areas you can teach. A few honest words can change a young life. The team approves every mentor.
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