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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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EMpower to benefit from Citi’s 7th annual e for education campaign!
We are thrilled to announce that EMpower will again be a beneficiary of Citi’s e for education campaign! The 7th annual campaign launched Tuesday, 4 September and will run until 1 November. EMpower is proud to have been chosen as one of the nine philanthropic organizations that will benefit from the campaign this year!
Read more here!All-time grantmaking totals more than $30 million!
With final grants made in FY2019, we are proud to have granted over $30 million through over 1,000 grants to support young people during EMpower’s history!
See Highlights!Adolescent Girls Learning Community in Mumbai Charter of Demands featured in the Press
At a recent press conference in Mumbai, EMpower's Adolescent Girls Learning Community presented their "Charter of Demands" which emphasized their rights to improved access to toilets, playgrounds and an increase in the number of newsstands in their communities.
READ MORE!With and For Girls Collective featured in Forbes article!
EMpower's Executive Vice President was quoted on empowering girls as decision-makers.
READ MORE!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 MOREEMpower Impact to Date
1004
Grants Made
$30M
Awarded
617K
Youth Directly Impacted
1.3M
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
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
- EMpower to benefit from Citi’s 7th annual e for education campaign!
- Posted 04 September 2019
- Young people’s hope and confidence shine during Philippines trip
- Posted 09 October 2019
- Rewarding trip to Ghana offers a deeper perspective
- Posted 09 October 2019
Upcoming Events
- 30 October 2019
- EM GIVES - A Night Out with EMpower!
- 14 November 2019
- Evening with EMpower in Hong Kong 2019
- 21 November 2019
- EMpower’s Annual Dinner in Support of Youth
