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We partner with local organisations in emerging market countries, and other change-makers, to enable marginalised young people to transform their lives and communities.
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A Word with Avon Neo
EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, recently spoke with Avon, Managing Director at Nomura and EMpower Board Director in Hong Kong. They discussed Avon’s deep passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the importance of building sustainable impact through long-term partnerships, and how her personal journey inspires her commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces for marginalised young people.
Read the full interviewShifting the Narrative Series
In this month's blog, Odi Agev, Programme Consultant for Ghana and Nigeria at EMpower, shares insights from over a decade of supporting young people in West Africa. Reflecting on the transformative power of safe spaces, he highlights why inclusion isn’t just important—it’s essential for young people’s growth.
Read NowThe Power of Collective Giving
Aleem Jivraj, COO of Global Markets at Nomura and Co-Chair of EMpower’s Asia Board, explores the transformative impact of collective giving in his new blog, featured on AVPN. Discover his insights on the value of collaboration and the unique role of the philanthropic sector in tackling today’s greatest challenges.
Read the blogCelebrating 12 Years of Partnership: Citi e for education and EMpower
For 12 years, the Citi e for Education has partnered with EMpower to support nearly 180,000 young people, fostering empowerment through education across emerging markets. We look forward to continuing to build momentum to create lasting, meaningful change in the lives of young people.
Caitlin Mitchell co-authors an article on ‘Enabling girls to step into their power: Four lessons for funders’ for Alliance magazine
Caitlin Mitchell, our Senior Manager, Impact & Partnerships at EMpower, has co-authored an article in Alliance magazine with Aminita Kamara and Jody Myrum: 'Enabling girls to step into their power: Four lessons for funders.'
Read the full articleEMpower Impact to Date
For more than 23 years, we have worked alongside local organisations and young people to advance innovative programming and best practices to enable youth to live their full potential.
1,465
Grants Made
$50 Million
Awarded
1 Million
Youth Directly Impacted
3.5 Million
Lives Touched
Our Areas of Focus
Publications
Learning Together
Our Adolescent Girls Learning Communities in Mumbai and Delhi—safe spaces where girls can come together and be in the driver’s seat—recently celebrated their 10th anniversary. This toolkit features the voices and expertise of these girls and includes practical and actionable guidance for individuals and organisations planning girl-centred programmes. It includes fresh ideas on how to create and sustain programmes that enable girls to lead, in their own lives and in their communities.
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