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Celebrating Girls’ Leadership this International Day of Girl: Insights, reflections, and the way forward
Posted 24 October 2024 in Shifting the Narrative | Share
On this International Day of the Girl (IDG) 2024, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of youth, especially girls and young women. Over the years, we have learned so much about their contexts, unique experiences, needs, and diverse identities—across gender, sexuality, caste, religion, age, community, and economic background.
A Word with Osmin Rivera
Posted 24 October 2024 in A Word With | Share
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EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, recently spoke with Osmin Rivera, Partner and Head of Americas FICC Emerging Markets Trading at Goldman Sachs and EMpower Board Director in the US. They discussed Osmin's upbringing in Honduras, the transformative impact of EMpower's work in Latin America and how his experiences continue to shape his commitment to creating opportunities for young people in marginalised communities.
Caitlin Mitchell Co-Authors an Article on Enabling Girls to Step Into their Power for Alliance Magazine
Posted 14 October 2024 in EMpower in the News | Share
Caitlin Mitchell, our Senior Manager, Impact & Partnerships at EMpower, has co-authored an article in Alliance magazine with Aminita Kamara and Jody Myrum: "Enabling girls to step into their power: Four lessons for funders."The Power of Storytelling: Centring Young People
Posted 19 September 2024 in Shifting the Narrative | Share
Storytelling is not just about recounting events. It’s about standing in one’s power and telling one’s truth. It’s about agency. When young people are either in positions to tell their stories themselves or be actively involved in how that story gets told, they bring a level of nuance and truth that no one else can replicate. It’s their voice, their experiences, and their narrative—exactly as they want it to be heard.
A Word with Maryann Tseng
Posted 17 September 2024 in A Word With | Share
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Recently, EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, spoke with Maryann Tseng, Senior Managing Director at SenseTime, and EMpower Board Director, Hong Kong. They discussed the importance of good governance, highlights from Maryann's visit to India earlier this year, and how her perspectives align with our commitment towards young people in EM countries.
Young People at the Helm: Championing Change through Meaningful Engagement
Posted 20 August 2024 in Shifting the Narrative | Share
Since I joined EMpower in January earlier this year, one of my key deliverables has been to lead and implement Meaningful Youth Engagement (MYE) in South Africa (SA), with a focus on mental health. MYE essentially means to centre young people, their voices, choices, and wisdom in a non-tokenistic way. Last week, we observed International Youth Day (IYD), which made me think about its significance at EMpower.
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