What We Do
We support and work closely with local, dedicated organisations in emerging market countries focused on solutions that integrate the voices and experiences of marginalised young people (ages 10–24).
We recognise that disadvantage takes multiple forms, and that girls, young women, and non-binary youth often face the most discrimination. For these reasons, and to most effectively support young people’s needs and future pathways, we are committed to approaching our work through an intersectional lens.
Keeping gender and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, we focus on fostering economic well-being, inclusive learning, and safe, healthy lives.
Prioritising Girls
Marginalised girls and young women are battling compound effects of multiple forms of inequality. They are at the bottom of every social hierarchy and are least visible and least heard.
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Engaging Young People
EMpower believes that young people are valued experts with deep insights into the challenges they face and the needs and opportunities they have, all based on their lived experiences. That's why they have a fundamental place in our vision and strategy.
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Our Theory of Change
Our Theory of Change brings to life EMpower’s vision and strategy in creating better futures for young people. It illustrates why we do what we do, what we do, and how we define success.
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Our Grantmaking Model
Our grantmaking model depicts our inclusive and flexible approach to supporting local organisations, which facilitates transformation in communities around the world.
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Multi-Faceted Support to Local Partners
We recognise that the obstacles marginalised young people face are interconnected, woven into the fabric of their families, communities, and societies, and require multiple, complementary strategies to address.
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Sharing Knowledge and Building Collective Knowledge
EMpower works closely with grantee partners to provide support beyond financial assistance. This support is typically in areas such as girl-focused and/or gender equitable programming, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, governance, and child and youth safeguarding.
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Why We Do What We Do
Marginalised young people lack resources, meaningful choices, and opportunities. Their perspectives are seldom sought or their voices heard.
Race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, migration status, ability, and other factors can deepen their exclusion.
Local organisations that work with marginalised young people—and have the knowledge and solutions needed to break cycles of disadvantage—also are under-funded.
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Make a Difference with EMpower
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.
