Leave a Legacy: Invest in the Future of Marginalised Youth

For over 25 years, EMpower has served as an incubator and accelerator, partnering with local organisations to unlock the potential of marginalised youth in emerging market countries. With the support of those who share our passion for creating lasting change, we provide flexible, long-term funding that enables our partners to innovate and scale their impact.

A legacy gift is a powerful investment in young people's future. It's a commitment to ensuring that our work continues for generations, creating a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond our current reach.

We invite you to explore the various ways you can leave a legacy with EMpower and join a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of young people to transform their lives and communities.

Types of Legacy Gifts

There are several ways you can leave a legacy gift to EMpower, also known as planned giving:

• Bequests: One of the most common types of planned giving is a bequest in your will or living trust. You can specify a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset, such as securities or property.
• Retirement accounts: Designate EMpower as a beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA, 401(k), etc.).
• Life insurance policies: Name EMpower as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy.

How Your Legacy Gift Will Make a Difference

Depending on your philanthropic goals, your legacy gift can support EMpower's operations, programmes, or endowment.

• Operations: Supporting EMpower's operations ensures we can continue to identify, vet, and support the most effective grassroots organisations working with marginalised youth. This includes our talented global staff, systems, and ability to scale our impact. It's about ensuring every penny of programme funding is used wisely and efficiently.
• Programmes: Designating your legacy gift to programmes fuels EMpower's grantmaking and capacity-building efforts. We channel these funds directly to our grantee partners, the locally led organisations delivering impactful programmes informed by and benefiting young people. These programmes focus on critical areas like education, livelihoods, and health. They help provide access to quality education, equip youth with essential job skills, and improve their mental health and economic well-being.
• Endowment: A gift to EMpower's endowment is the most lasting way to leave a legacy of change for marginalised youth. It provides long-term financial stability, allowing us to innovate and scale our impact continually.

Join the Legacy Circle

When you include EMpower in your estate plans, you can be recognised as a member of our Legacy Circle, a community of like-minded individuals committed to empowering youth and impacting the world. We will work closely with you to ensure your gift is celebrated and designated in accordance with your wishes.

Information You May Need

Organisation's Legal Name: EMpower — The Emerging Markets Foundation
Address: 106 W. 32 ST, The Yard, New York, NY 10001
Tax ID: 03-0529005

Please consult your financial and legal advisors for specific language to include in your estate documentation.

Contact Us

We would be delighted to discuss your legacy-giving options and answer any questions you may have. Please contact our team based on your location:

• United States: Robin Barnes at rbarnes@empowerweb.org
• United Kingdom: Sadiya Shaikh at sshaikh@empowerweb.org
• Asia: Henna Hemnani at hhemanni@empowerweb.org

A Note from EMpower

We are deeply grateful for your belief in the power of young people to transform their lives and communities. Whether you have already included EMpower in your estate plans or are considering doing so, we are honoured to have the opportunity to recognise your generosity and welcome you into EMpower's Legacy Circle. Please inform us of your planned gift so we can properly express our gratitude and celebrate your support.