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Press Release: Ares Charitable Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to EMpower to Support Marginalised Young Women in India

Posted 11 December 2024 in EMpower in the News   |   Share

New York, NY, December 10, 2024—EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering marginalised young people in developing countries, today announced a $500,000 grant from the Ares Charitable Foundation (the “Ares Foundation”).

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The Power of Safe Spaces: Why Inclusion is Essential for Young People’s Growth

Posted 21 November 2024 in Shifting the Narrative   |   Share

{image:url:description} With over 10 years of experience working to advance the rights of sexual and gender minorities in West Africa, I began exploring capacity-building initiatives for nascent and small organisations as an independent consultant. This eventually led to my role at EMpower as the Programme Consultant for Nigeria and Ghana in 2022, where I have enjoyed supporting organisations that work with young people (ages 10 – 24), training them in relevant life skills (including self-confidence, decision-making, and communication), fostering physical and mental wellbeing, and providing them with learning opportunities—formal or informal—as well as improving their livelihood opportunities.

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A Word with Avon Neo

Posted 19 November 2024 in A Word With   |   Share

{image:url:description} EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, recently spoke with Avon, Managing Director at Nomura and EMpower Board Director in Hong Kong. They discussed Avon’s deep passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the importance of building sustainable impact through long-term partnerships, and how her personal journey inspires her commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces for marginalised young people.

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Aleem Jivraj Discusses “The Power of Collective Giving” in a Featured Blog on AVPN

Posted 30 October 2024 in EMpower in the News   |   Share

Aleem Jivraj, COO of Global Markets at Nomura and Co-Chair of EMpower’s Asia Board, explores the transformative impact of collective giving in his new blog, featured on AVPN.

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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

{image:url:description} 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.

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A Word with Osmin Rivera

Posted 24 October 2024 in A Word With   |   Share

{image:url:description} 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. 

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