We are EMpower
The Emerging Markets Foundation is a global philanthropy focused on at-risk youth in emerging market countries. With a world-wide community of supporters, we strategically invest in vital, local organizations who work to empower youth.
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The Latest from EMpower
Our latest Annual Report is now available!
Lasting Impact: 2018 Annual Report is now available to download!
See it here!10th Annual Champions of Youth Dinner surpasses Fundraising Record!
EMpower's Annual Dinner in New York City was a stunning success.
GIVE ME MORE DETAILS!With and For Girls Collective featured in Forbes article!
EMpower's Executive Vice President was quoted on empowering girls as decision-makers.
READ MORE!$457,000 in Grants approved including New Grantee Partners in Latin America !
At the Grants meeting in London, the UK Grants Committee approved $457,000 in new grants.
SEE THE DETAILS!Annual Dinner in Support of Youth in Hong Kong breaks fundraising record!
An evening to celebrate our impact as friends of EMpower came together in HK.
READ MORE!EMpower Impact to Date
897
Grants Made
$27M
Awarded
501K
Youth Directly Impacted
1M
Lives Touched
We focus on at-risk youth
Young people are a critical resource in emerging market countries. As a sizable part of the population, they play a key role in their countries’ futures, yet many live in poverty, facing discrimination, violence and exclusion. We focus on three areas crucial to youth development–livelihoods, education, and health and well-being– so that young people have the opportunity to realize their potential.
Partnership with Impact
We currently have more then 100 active grantee partners in 15 EM countries. Find out how they are making a significant difference.
FEATURED GRANTEE PARTNER
Amandla EduFootball
South Africa
Amandla EduFootball’s sports, leadership and life skills, and community empowerment programs work to prevent at-risk young people from joining gangs or becoming involved in other criminal or violent activities; provide information on health risks such as drugs and HIV/AIDS; and ensure regular school attendance. Young participants learn to respect boundaries and authority, and to become responsible and active members of society. AEF is also shaping the wider community to create a safe learning and living environment.
Read More about Amandla EduFootball | See all Grantee Partners
Our Underwriters pay for all of our administrative and fundraising costs, so 100% of your donation goes directly to empowering at-risk youth.
Latest News
- GAC’s girl leaders play central role in decision-making to end child marriage
- Posted 11 April 2019
- Grants totaling $457,000 approved at EMpower’s Spring Grants Meeting in London!
- Posted 03 April 2019
- With and For Girls Collective featured in Forbes!
- Posted 28 March 2019
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