Henna Hemnani Writes for Indiaspora: Global Citizens, Local Change

What drives someone to leave a career in finance to pursue global development? For Henna Hemnani, it was a deep connection to place, people, and purpose.

In her blog for Indiaspora, Henna traces her early influences growing up in Nigeria, where she witnessed firsthand the promise and potential of young people facing systemic barriers. That early passion led her to EMpower, where she now mobilises resources to support youth-focused, community-led organisations across 15 emerging market countries.

Henna beautifully articulates the unique role of philanthropic capital in enabling long-term, ecosystem-level change—and how EMpower’s model blends the rigour of investment thinking with the heart of community empowerment.

It’s also a tribute to the Indian diaspora’s power to drive change, and a call to action for others who are seeking meaningful, values-driven ways to give back.

Read the full blog: https://indiaspora.org/global-citizens-local-change/

To learn more about EMpower’s work or explore how you can get involved, feel free to reach out to Henna at hhemnani@empowerweb.org