EMpower in the News

In this latest blog for AVPN, EMpower Hong Kong Board Co-Chair Aleem Jivraj reflects on the shrinking landscape of global aid and why Asian philanthropy must rise to the moment. He highlights the region’s distinct giving practices, the urgency of shifting power to local leaders, and the need for bold, collective action to unlock scale and impact.

In a deeply personal reflection for Indiaspora, Henna Hemnani, EMpower’s Development Director for Asia, shares her journey from growing up in Nigeria to working at the intersection of finance and youth empowerment. With heartfelt insight, she explores what it means to be part of the Indian diaspora, and how that identity continues to shape her purpose, philanthropy, and commitment to young people in emerging markets.

In his piece for Professional Wealth Management on 'Buying the Dip in Global Philanthropy for Long-Term Returns,' Adam Heuman emphasises the need for patient capital and strategic philanthropy to create lasting impact in emerging markets.

MarketAxess, the world’s leading trading platform for emerging markets debt and EMpower partner, also turns 25 this year. In celebration of our dual anniversaries, The DESK spoke with Cynthia Steele and Toby West, Chief Marketing Officer at MarketAxess, about the crucial partnership between financial services and philanthropy.

In her recent feature in the 2024 Women in Finance Awards publication by Markets Media, Rekha shared insights on her journey, resilience, and future aspirations. She also reflected on the importance of giving back and the impactful work she is doing with EMpower to uplift young women and youth in need.

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”).