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

Join the EM GIVES Challenge!

Vulnerable young people in Latin America are some of the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. EMpower supporters are stepping up to support them, by taking on the EM GIVES Challenge! Join or support this campaign, running from 19 October - 13 November.

Join us in a Journey Around the World!

Your support means more than ever, as marginalised youth are among the hardest hit by the pandemic. We are so excited to invite our UK donors to join us for the Journey Around the World Campaign, running from October 1st until November 12th!

2019 Annual Report Released!

Take a look into EMpower's 2019 programs and financials.

EMpower’s Statement of Solidarity

Here's where we stand during these troubling times.

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A Window of Opportunity: Programming With and For Very Young Adolescent Girls- NEW EMpower Research Publication Released!

See what we've learned!

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Publications

A Window of Opportunity: Programming With and For Very Young Adolescent Girls

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Grants Made

$32M

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753K

Youth Directly Impacted

1.8M

Lives Touched

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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.

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 than 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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Stories of Change