Areas of Focus: Economic Well-Being
Economic well-being encompasses access to dignified and safe work at fair wages, as well as the knowledge and ability to make informed financial decisions.
We partner with local organisations to enable young people to build assets, develop a range of technical, practical, and social skills, so that young people can gain primary decision-making power over their economic resources.
We support local partners that provide young people with:
- Workforce and career counselling, mentoring, and coaching
- Entrepreneurship skills training
- Employability training and job placement services
- Non-traditional income generation opportunities for young women
- Financial literacy education
- Development of critical thinking, communication, and other job readiness skills
EMPUJAR, Argentina
EMPUJAR, was founded by business leaders to boost employability through skills training and job placement. EMPUJAR offers two programmes: one focused on fields like administration, customer service, and hospitality, and another more intensive engagement preparing participants for careers in software development, a growing sector in Latin America.
Through this partnership, EMpower helps marginalised young people secure formal employment in high-demand fields with better wages, job security, and social benefits.
Our Grantee Partners Working on
Economic Well-Being
Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Uganda
East and Southeast Asia
China and Hong Kong
India
Pakistan
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Mexico
India
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Our Board Directors and the Leadership Council underwrite all of our Management, General and Fundraising expenses, so 100% of your donation goes directly to empowering marginalised young people.
