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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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Advancing youth leadership: the time is now
In August, we featured on the Funders Collaborative Hub platform where Adam Heuman, Vice President, Global Development and Marketing at EMpower wrote a blog about our Empowering Her Voice (EHV) fund that seeks to leverage partnerships with peers in our sector to move the needle towards increased youth protagonism.
Read moreYoung People at the Helm: Championing Change through Meaningful Engagement
In this month's Shifting the Narrative blog, Chumani Nkwinti, our Programme Officer in South Africa write about how EMpower is amplifying youth voices through its Youth Fellowships, fostering global connections among the fellows, and creating spaces for these young leaders to help drive sustainable change.
Read the blogA Word with Devanshi Vaid
EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, recently spoke with Devanshi Vaid, Co-founder and Director of India Development Review (IDR) and member of EMpower's India Advisory Council. They discussed the importance of cross-sector learning and sharing, democratising knowledge creation and access, and more.
Read the full interviewA Gender Lens
In his latest blog for AVPN, Aleem Jivraj, EMpower's Board Chair and Nomura Global Markets COO emphasises the significance of gender equality. He discusses bridging the digital gap and empowering women in unconventional roles, proposing actionable measures for a more inclusive future.
Read nowA Cinematographer with a Dream
On the occasion of #YouthSkillsDay, we spoke to Faiza Duut Majeed, an aspiring cinematographer who recently completed photography and videography training with NiV Hub, our grantee partner in Tamale.
Read her inspiring storyEMpower 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
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.
Latest News
- We are looking for: A Business Development & Communications Intern
- Posted 12 July 2024
- Learning and Reflecting Together: A transformative SRHR Forum from South-East Asia
- Posted 28 June 2024
- We are Hiring: Programme Consultant, Peru
- Posted 23 April 2024
Upcoming Events & Webinars
- 02 October 2024
- Fixed Income Leaders Summit 2024
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