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Champions of Youth Dinner in NYC honors Turkey grantee partner ACEV as well as CHOBANI in the private sector for its philanthropic work.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013Thanks to all for making this event successful! Visit facebook for pics from the evening.
We can’t wait! EMpower’s 4th Annual Champions of Youth Dinner April 17 in NYC!
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013Honoring “Champions of Youth” grantee partner Mother Child Education Foundation (ACEV) from Turkey and Hamdi Ulukaya, President and CEO of Chobani and The Shepherd’s Gift Foundation. This year’s event will be in New York City with MC, Tim Seymour, emerging … Continue reading
EMpower’s Annual Dinner in Hong Kong: A Celebration in support of youth with trainees from grantee partner KOTO, Vietnam.
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013February 28: Over 100 guests were in attendance at “Experience EMpower” held at California Vintage Wine Bar Restaurant in Wan Chai. Over 35% of EMpower’s current funding directly benefits at-risk young people in China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Thank-you to … Continue reading
Friday March 8 International Women’s Day
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013Our global work supports gender equality. Our event in London March 11 focuses on gender-based violence in India. Download a handbook for preparing young at-risk women to become entrepreneurs: www.itsherbusiness.org. Contact Lucie Kucharova, lkucharova@empowerweb.org for information on our event.
Join the Voices of 1 Billion Rising
Friday, February 15th, 2013EMpower joins the voices of 1 Billion Rising to stop gender-based violence.
HOLIDAYS Giving Global Campaign Aims for $300,000!
Friday, January 4th, 2013Give now to our HOLIDAYS GIVING GLOBAL Campaign and help unleash the positive potential of young people.
EMpower’s Annual Dinner in Support of Youth in London a Huge Success
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012The EMpower Annual Dinner in Support of Youth held recently in London was the organization’s most successful fundraising event in EMpower’s history! This year’s annual London dinner took place on Wednesday, November 14 at One Mayfair with 210 guests in … Continue reading
Prestigious Award acknowledges Child Welfare Work in India
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012Vinayak Lohani, Director of Parivaar Education Society, an EMpower grantee partner in India, recently received the National Child Welfare Award at the presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was one of three recipients in all of India to receive this prestigious award … Continue reading
Engaging Youth: Coping with Violence in Northern Nigeria
Sunday, November 4th, 2012- by Virginia Dooley As attacks by Islamic sect Boko Haram and violent retaliation escalated through this past summer in northern Nigeria, EMpower grantee partner LYNX (Linking Youth through Exchange Nigeria) set in motion a plan to respond to the … Continue reading
EMpowerUP Global Sports Challenge
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012Challenge yourself and be part of our global team of athletes who compete and raise money for EMpower.
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