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.

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The Latest from EMpower

Here’s the latest on the rapidly evolving impact of COVID-19 on our local grantee partners in 15 emerging market countries.

COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on our local partners who work tirelessly to safeguard and support marginalized young people. EMpower is proactively supporting our partners with funding, connections, tools and solidarity. Despite the challenges, we are seeing enormous strength and resilience. For the latest on the impacts of COVID-19, and how we are responding together with our partners and young people, click below.

11th Annual Champions of Youth Dinner raises $728,550 in New York City!

Thanks to all our generous supporters who came out March 5th! Congratulations to Tiempo de Juego honored as our Champion and our Pioneering Visionaries who laid the foundation for EMpower's 20 years of supporting marginalized youth.

Grants approved in HK total $385,500 including more multiyear grants!

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EMpower’s Annual Dinner in Support of Youth in London was a great success!

Almost 400 EMpower supporters came together in London on 21st November to honor our grantee partner Tiempo de Juego during a very successful Annual Dinner.

EMpower receives 4-STARS from Charity Navigator!

We're so thrilled (and proud) to be awarded 4-stars once again this year. Congratulations to the EMpower global team!

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EMpower Impact to Date

1030

Grants Made

$32M

Awarded

753K

Youth Directly Impacted

1.8M

Lives Touched

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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.

Livelihoods 85 million young men and women are estimated to be unemployed, nearly half of all the unemployed worldwide.

Health & Well-being Half of all new HIV infections occur among young people between 15 and 24 years of age, with young women facing infection rates 1.6 times higher than young men.

Education When a girl receives 5 years of schooling, her future children are 40% likelier to live past age 5.

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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.

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