We’re excited to share that our Mexican youth fellows recently hosted a virtual event for young people in their communities, addressing the pressing issues they face! 🎉 To ensure the event focused on important topics affecting young people, they conducted a survey to gather insights from their peers. This feedback not only shaped the event but also played a crucial role in updating EMpower's country strategy. Curious about how these young leaders took ownership of this initiative and the valuable insights they gained? Read the full article to discover their journey and the importance of investing in youth voices! 👇 #EMpowerYouthFellows #MeaningfulYouthEngagement
EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
New York, NY 14,572 followers
Empowering young people, creating brighter futures.
About us
Founded in 2000, EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that partners with local organisations in emerging market countries, and other change-makers, to enable marginalised young people to transform their lives and communities. We support local organisations in emerging market countries that provide youth with the tools, skills, and resources they need to lead healthy, productive lives. What Makes EMpower Unique? -Concentration on emerging market countries, where communities are many times marginalised and left out of economic booms. -Focus on young people during a critical time of transition and the three key building blocks for their future: education, health, and livelihoods. -Open dialogue: EMpower engages donors in decisions about grants and forms trusting conversations with grantee partners about the issues they face and their solutions. -Streamlined, transparent, and highly cost-effective grantmaking model: 100% of funds raised from individuals goes directly to our grantee partners. -Multifaceted and long-term support: we don't just provide financial resources to our grantees, but partnership, networking, and learning opportunities.
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External link for EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Grantmaking, Adolescent Girls Empowerment, Youth Development, and Capacity Building
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Primary
125 Maiden Lane
9th Floor
New York, NY 10038, US
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65 St. Paul’s Churchyard
3rd Floor Paternoster House
London, England EC4M 8AB, GB
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50 Bonham Strand
Room 318, 3/F, Strand 50
Hong Kong, HK
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B-4, Greater Kailash Enclave Part – II
Ground Floor Annexe Building
New Delhi, Delhi 110048, IN
Employees at EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation
Updates
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍, EMpower hosted a webinar in South Africa, bringing together young speakers from five of our grantee partners in Johannesburg. The webinar featured a youth panel, with one representative from each organisation, creating a space for young people to learn from one another and engage in meaningful conversations. These inspiring youth leaders shared their expertise and personal experiences with mental health, showcasing the innovative ways their organisations are addressing mental health challenges. 💬 The passion and commitment to mental health advocacy were truly inspiring, with participants calling for further action and collaboration. For many, it was their first time presenting in a webinar, and they expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share their journey and learn from each other. We’re proud to keep creating spaces where youth voices are heard, supported, and uplifted. 🌟 How do you think we can better support youth-led conversations around mental health and drive meaningful change in their communities? Share your thoughts in the comments! #MentalHealthMatters #EMpowerYouthFellows
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EMpower recently facilitated a two-day Learning Journey in Delhi, bringing together 28 participants from 14 grantee partners across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. This collaborative space focused on the importance of meaningfully engaging young people, using participatory methods, and supporting their economic well-being. With a mix of interactive activities and reflective discussions, the event became a platform for grantee partners to share challenges, best practices, and opportunities for future collaboration. We are especially grateful to members of our Girls Advisory Council (Preeti, Simran, Roshni, Vansita, and Richa) for their insights and real-life experiences, which were truly the heart of this gathering. A heartfelt thank you to our grantee partners for their participation, unwavering commitment, and collaborative spirit. At EMpower, we’re committed to creating spaces that foster learning, innovation, and meaningful partnerships. ✨ Let’s continue this conversation! What’s the most important change we can make today to ensure young people have the tools and opportunities to thrive economically? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment box below! 👇 Medha, Ritinjali, Feminist Approach to Technology (FAT), Vigyan Foundation, Pravah, Project KHEL, The YP Foundation, @Karm Marg, @JOSH, Nirantar Trust - A Centre for Gender and Education, Ideosync Media Combine, CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (CSR), Centre for Advocacy and Research - India.
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Recently, Cynthia Steele, EMpower’s President & CEO, visited Värde Partners in Minneapolis to strengthen our collaboration supporting marginalised youth across Asia. Since 2021, Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, has been a key partner in advancing education, health, safety, and livelihoods for young people in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and India. Together, we’re creating opportunities and empowering brighter futures for thousands of young people across the globe. 🌏 This visit reaffirmed the power of partnerships between corporations, funders, and local organisations to drive sustainable change. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kevin Tham, Managing Director of Värde’s Asia Corporate & Traded Credit Investment Team, for his continued leadership and dedication to this cause. 🙌 Check out a few snapshots from the meeting below! 📸 #PartnershipsForChange
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Thrilled to share that we’ve been listed as one of the top philanthropic funders of global mental health in Prospira Global’s, ‘Power of Giving’ Report. The report kicks off an annual series on financing, offering insights into the key drivers, barriers, and trends shaping global mental health philanthropy. We are honoured to be recognised among leading funders with a global impact! Download and share the first ever Power of Giving report here > https://lnkd.in/eQ29Cs56
Private philanthropy can power the global response to the growing mental health crisis. We are already seeing philanthropy playing a unique role as an agile catalyst to action on mental health, but more transparency is needed. Today we launched the ‘Power of Giving’ report at The REAL Summit conference, celebrating the top philanthropic funders financing global mental health in 2023. Combining publicly disclosed information and detailed follow-up, the Power of Giving report celebrates the private companies, foundations and individuals investing in action on mental health around the world. Here are the top contributors listed in the report and the amount they’ve donated: ➡️ Movember ($17.3M) ➡️ Fondation Botnar ($11.6M) ➡️ Z Zurich Foundation ($11.5M) ➡️ lululemon ($11.3M) ➡️ Pinterest ($10.9M) ➡️ Grand Challenges Canada ($7.1M) ➡️ Cotton On Foundation ($6.8M) ➡️ kate spade new york ($4.2M) ➡️ EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation ($3.2M) More private and public investment is needed to help prevent mental health problems and make sure everyone has access to the support they need, particularly in lower income countries. We encourage more to join those already providing effective funding and more transparency around the amount of private funding for action on mental health, along with the detail and impact of this investment. Download and share the first ever Power of Giving report here > https://lnkd.in/eQ29Cs56 If you are a funder or know an organisation who should be included in the 2025 global survey, please register the work on the link above.
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Closing our #InternationalDayoftheGirl series by celebrating the inspiring journey of Faiza Duut Majeed, an aspiring cinematographer from Northern Ghana. After completing training with NiV Hub, an EMpower grantee partner, Faiza now mentors young girls in Nyankpala, Tamale, teaching them photography and videography skills. Faiza’s vision extends beyond her personal growth—she dreams of launching a women-led photography and filmmaking agency and creating a space for young creative artists to collaborate freely. "This dream cannot be achieved without grant opportunities, so I’ll keep trying until Northern Ghana becomes a creative hub led by women. I also hope to further my education through a scholarship to help elevate Ghana’s film industry." With your generous support, programmes like these offered by NiV Hub provide young women with the skills, confidence, and ambition to step into careers they dream of. Faiza’s story shows the transformative power of investing in young girls, enabling them to create change within their communities and make #GirlsVisionforFuture a reality. Read Faiza's inspiring story: https://lnkd.in/gZQ4Pm5F
A Cinematographer with a Dream
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In September, Simran, a member of our Girl Advisory Council (GAC) in India, spoke at the “Harnessing India’s Youth Dividend” session during A Moment of Shift, hosted by the Ford Foundation. The session explored how youth leadership and philanthropy can drive gender justice and equity. 🌏 ⚖️ Simran shared how being part of the GAC gave her a sense of solidarity and inspired her to pursue higher education, thanks to the encouragement of a fellow GAC leader. She reflected on the personal growth she experienced through her association with EMpower, gaining the confidence to now speak on a stage before a large audience—something she once found difficult, even in small groups. 🎤✨ With her dream of becoming a social worker now within reach, Simran’s journey shows how the right support can open doors and transform aspirations into reality. Sitting alongside top organisations in the field, she embodies #GirlsVisionForTheFuture. #InternationalDayoftheGirl #IDG2024
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Last evening, Citi hosted an incredible event in London, celebrating 12 years of partnership with EMpower! ✨ It was an inspiring evening filled with stories, insights, and shared purpose. The evening kicked off with Christina Keeler from Citi introducing the event and setting the tone for what was to come. David Lubin then provided valuable insights on macro trends in emerging markets, with a special focus on South Africa. Following him, Jonathan Bayliss, one of EMpower’s UK founders and our Premier Underwriter, took us back to EMpower’s origins, sharing the story that set our mission in motion in the UK. Sadiya Shaikh, our Development Director in the UK, highlighted our 10-year partnership with The Sozo Foundation and its impactful work empowering youth in South Africa. We are immensely grateful to all our speakers for making the evening memorable, and we want to give a special shout-out to those who championed this campaign: Ben Prior, Keyuri Chibba, Nadia Arafa, Adam Heuman, Shaala Bawa, and Zaryna Lee. 🙌 We are truly grateful for our partnership with Citi, which has empowered countless youth and created meaningful change in communities around the world. Thank you for being part of this journey with us! 💙
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We’re excited to share that 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.' 📢 As a proud founding member of the With and For Girls Collective since 2014, EMpower is committed to rethinking how we can better support girls. The article highlights key ways funders can more effectively resource their efforts: 👉 Trusting girls and centring joy in their activism 👉 Re-thinking risk and providing deeper support 👉 Prioritising speed and agility in funding 👉 Easing reporting requirements to focus on learning This #InternationalDayoftheGirl, let’s amplify these voices and invest in #GirlsVisionsforFuture. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g_jSG5Mm
Enabling girls to step into their power: Four lessons for funders - Alliance magazine
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As part of our #InternationalDayoftheGirl series, we are proud to share Kaye’s inspiring journey with Virlanie Foundation, Inc. From living in a shelter to participating in Virlanie’s Independent Living Program—and now working as a chef in a luxury hotel—Kaye’s story is a powerful example of resilience, personal growth, and how girls, when given the right support, are best equipped to shape their own futures. 👩🍳✨ With EMpower’s support, Virlanie’s Independent Living Program equips young people with essential life skills to confidently transition into adulthood. Read Kaye's full journey and message to the next generation of girls below 👇
Finding Strength Within: A Journey of Growth, Independence, and Hope with Virlanie Foundation
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