EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation

For the 16th consecutive year, Seaport Global Holdings LLC is hosting its annual Trading Day in support of EMpower. Today, the Seaport team is volunteering their time and donating all emerging market trading commissions—100% of which will go towards empowering marginalised young people, with no costs deducted. Where fiduciary duty allows, we hope you'll consider trading with Seaport Global TODAY to help invest in the futures of young people. Your support can make a world of difference! 💡🌍 For further details or questions, please reach out to Kayla Kohlenberg, our Development Manager, Initiatives and Events, at kkohlenberg@empowerweb.org. #InvestInYouth #TradingForACause

Meet Roshni, one of our inspiring Girls Advisory Council (GAC) Youth Leaders! 🌟 Fresh out of her 12th-grade exams, Roshni brings passion and purpose to everything she does. From representing India on the under-24 frisbee team to guiding young participants as a Youth Coach with Project KHEL, her journey is truly inspiring.  Through the GAC, where nine girl leaders shape EMpower’s programme strategy and grantmaking decisions, Roshni takes pride in helping design programmes that empower girls her age, sharing her perspective and amplifying the voices of her peers in key decisions. Swipe 👉 to know more about Roshni and her journey. #EMpowerYouthFellows

On Thursday, EMpower gathered 70 mission-driven young professionals for our Next Gen Cocktail Party in New York! It was inspiring to see a room filled with passionate individuals, each eager to support our mission of empowering marginalised youth in emerging markets. Our dedicated Next Gen Co-Chairs, Joana Barros-Magalhães and Daniel Stewart, along with Board Director Rekha Nair, shared their commitment to EMpower’s mission and the value of our Next Gen Council—a vibrant community of young leaders amplifying our impact. This event celebrated collective inspiration and meaningful change, made possible by our Next Gen Council members: Cole Bond, Jason Kong, Júlia Lino Oliveira, Monia Bianco, Winnie Tang, Catalina Sanchez-Carrion, and Merve Pekdemir. With the energy, ideas, and networks of our Next Gen members, we continue to expand our impact globally. It’s through events like this, and the support of compassionate leaders, that we empower young people not just to dream, but to shape their own futures. Thank you to everyone who joined, participated, and made this event memorable! If you’re inspired to join the Next Gen community, please reach out to Deanna Tuttle, our Development and Operation Associate.

Yesterday, we were honoured to join Citi’s #eforeducation event in Johannesburg, focused on empowering young people. The event welcomed 50 students who had the chance to explore the banking and finance sector through insightful presentations from Citi and its partners, covering career paths, essential skills, and fields of study for success. 🎓 Anusha Naicker, our Regional Programme Director for Africa, shared EMpower’s focus areas and celebrated Citi’s support, highlighting the critical role of mental health in both personal and professional success. Our South Africa Fellows also connected with students, sharing relatable stories from their own university and early career experiences. It was a truly rewarding day being part of this initiative with Citi as we worked together to equip young people with knowledge to help them plan their careers, explore their options, and prioritise mental health along the way. 🍀 🧠 Here are some glimpses from the event! 👇 For more information on partnering with EMpower, reach out to Zaryna Lee, our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, UK or click here: https://lnkd.in/gtjtyxmZ #PartnershipsforImpact

EMpower is honoured to be selected as the first partner for Maerifa Solutions' charitable pledge.  🌟 Maerifa Solutions is a knowledge-driven consultancy driving the adoption of AI, and the team behind it have decades of Tier-1 financial services and technology expertise. Maerifa Solutions partners with some of the tech industry’s largest names, and some of the most exciting and innovative startups. Leveraging these partnerships, Maerifa Solutions is all set to enhance their customers’ businesses and wider ecosystems, including a focus on frontier and emerging markets, where we at EMpower continue to grow our footprint. 📈 We look forward to seeing how we can create change together. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNqXNEfr

We’re thrilled to welcome Deutsche Bank Investment Bank as the exclusive Headline Partner for our UK Annual Dinner for the first time! Their commitment of £50k annually over the next three years will power transformative programmes that open doors for young people in EM countries. ✨ A heartfelt thank you to Ozan Korman Tarman for championing this powerful partnership and driving our shared mission forward with our very own Zaryna Lee. With Deutsche Bank’s support, we’ll expand initiatives that promote education, economic empowerment, health and well-being, and brighter futures for thousands of young people globally. 🌏 Here’s to an inspiring evening of collaboration and change! ☘ 🔗 Interested in joining us as a corporate sponsor? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtjtyxmZ Iain Macara, Kaveet Vadgama, Sunil Bishoi. #PartnershipForImpact

Nisha Dhawan, EMpower's Vice President of Impact and Influence, joins the conversation today at the Equity and Inclusion Centre with YuWaah India at UNICEF at #YouthCentral. Together, they’re exploring pathways to bridge gaps in learning and livelihood opportunities for marginalised communities.

We have to talk about down there (Hay que hablar de ahí abajo) ❕👇 Why are so many of us afraid to speak openly about sex? The consequences of silence can be severe, but speaking openly can ignite change. Poderosas Colombia, a grantee partner of EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation led by the fearless Mariana Sanz de Santamaría Franco, is breaking the silence around sexual health in Colombia. The impact so far? 💠 16,000+ youth received sexual education 💠 343 future leaders trained 💠 Programs in 22 communities across 8 Colombian departments EMpower is proud to fuel this change through our partnership with Poderosas. We provide long-term, flexible funding, allowing Poderosas to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of the communities they serve. Additionally, we offer capacity-building support that's strengthening their organizational infrastructure and empowering their staff. EMpower's comprehensive approach has enabled Poderosas to grow their reach significantly, including expanding their work to the city of Cali. Thank you to Mariana for presenting today at our Global Staff Meeting to challenge us to confront the impact of silence around critical issues. ❔ What issues are you not talking about, and why? ❔ Join the movement!

Cynthia Steele, EMpower’s President and CEO, recently spoke with Osmin Rivera Saad, 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. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gMM8HkWy

In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of going farther together has never been more relevant. 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. Discover his insights on the value of collaboration and the unique role of the philanthropic sector in tackling today’s greatest challenges. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gSNHcC78 #CollectiveGiving