We are EMpower
We empower marginalized young people in emerging market countries to reach their fullest potential. With partnership at the heart of our work, we collaborate with, learn from and are inspired by our global community of grantee partners, supporters and colleagues, all to support young people in addressing their important challenges.
Learn About What We Do
The Latest from EMpower
EMpower and Grantee Partners Featured in Forbes Series on Gender, Funding and COVID-19
EMpower was featured in a series in Forbes focused on the impacts of COVID-19 on gender and grantmaking.
Read more here!EMpower’s Statement of Solidarity
Here's where we stand during these troubling times.
READ OUR STATEMENTA Window of Opportunity: Programming With and For Very Young Adolescent Girls- NEW EMpower Research Publication Released!
See what we've learned!
MORE HERE!Latest COVID-19 News from our Program Team
As we navigate through COVID-19 together, read the latest on how EMpower is pivoting as young people and our grantee partners are stepping up. CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE.
READ THE LATEST UPDATE!EMpower awarded 4 Stars by Charity Navigator!
We are thrilled to have attained the coveted 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency!
READ MORE
EMpower Impact to Date
1030
Grants Made
$32M
Awarded
753K
Youth Directly Impacted
1.8M
Lives Touched
GAIN Valuable INSIGHT
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
We focus on marginalized youth- especially girls.
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
REACH
Vietnam
REACH provides vocational training, career advice and job placement services for Vietnam’s most at-risk youth. Since 2004, REACH has opened multiple centers in Vietnam and now operates in 6 locations: Hanoi, Hai Duong, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Training is market-oriented and includes "soft skills" that youth need in the workplace. Importantly, youth are supported in job placement and their transition into the workforce.
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
- 7 Grants totaling $224,000 Awarded in Summer US Grants Meeting!
- Posted 18 June 2020
- HK Board of Directors Approve $134,000 at EMpower’s Second HK Grants Meeting of FY2020
- Posted 17 June 2020
- EMpower partners with LatinFinance
- Posted 12 June 2020
Upcoming Events & Webinars
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Recent Events & Webinars
- 25 June 2020
- A Window of Opportunity: Global and Grassroots Learning about Programming With and For Very Young Adolescent Girls
