Helping Hands International, an MLM company, began prelaunch in late 2013 and officially launched in early 2014. Co-founded by Luzviminda Mac-Elvis and Ramiel Policarpio, the company operates from Angels City, Philippines. Its website, helpinghandsinternational.biz, was registered anonymously on October 31, 2013.
Luzviminda Mac-Elvis, who also acts as CEO, describes herself in her corporate bio as "a simple lady of little beginning who has enjoyed the mercy and grace of God." She states her experience shows "irrespective of background, location or education, you can still achieve your dreams." Public records do not show prior MLM experience for either Mac-Elvis or Policarpio. Their names appear online only in connection with Helping Hands International, often abbreviated as H2i. A separate charity, helpinghandsinternational.com, has the same name but is not related to the MLM business.
Helping Hands International offers no retailable products or services. The company's website contains text about charities and loans. This information does not connect to the MLM opportunity itself.
The Helping Hands International compensation plan centers on affiliates buying matrix positions. They then recruit others who do the same. New members become "ASSOCIATE" members, enabling them to sponsor new people using a referral link or direct method. An affiliate must personally recruit at least two new affiliates to qualify for commissions.
Positions in the Helping Hands matrix cost $40. Commissions are paid when each matrix fills. The first tier of the compensation plan includes five matrix levels.
The Associate level uses a 2x2 matrix, containing six positions. Affiliates earn a $10 cycle commission. They also receive $8 for each position filled by a personally recruited affiliate, with a maximum commission of $58. Completing this matrix gains entry into the Master level.
The Master level is a 2x5 matrix with 62 positions. It pays a $1000 cycle commission. Members also receive a "free laptop or iPad" and entry into the Super Master level.
The Super Master level also operates as a 2x5 matrix with 62 positions. This level offers a $3000 cycle commission and "a brand new Hyundai ix10." Additionally, $2000 is "given away" to two recommended people. This level grants entry into the Minister matrix.
The Minister level, another 2x5 matrix of 62 positions, provides a $6000 cycle commission. Rewards at this level include "an executive Hyundai" and $1000 to be paid to "one motherless home or disabled home in your neighborhood."
The original source material cuts off mid-description of the Minister level rewards. Further details about the final matrix level, Ambassador, and its full payout structure are not available.