Supporting Communities and Endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
There are approximately 880 mountain gorillas left on our planet. They are found in three countries in Africa: Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC. These photos were taken by various travelers during our visit to the […]
Read MoreEmpowers Africa Provides Uniforms and New Grant for Students at the Nkomo Primary School in South Africa
Empowers Africa recently provided uniforms to 45 students from Nkomo Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa so they could begin high school. Here are some pictures of the learners in their new uniforms. We are […]
Read MoreEmpowers Africa Trustees Make Grant to Doctors Without Borders
Due to the generosity of several Trustees, including Suzanne Leydecker, Jenny Kennedy and Zita de Zagon, Empowers Africa was able to make a grant to Doctors Without Borders to assist in their fight against Ebola […]
Read MoreRoland Mouret Opening on Madison Avenue Benefits Empowers Africa
Roland Mouret recently held an event to celebrate its opening at 952 Madison Avenue, and proceeds were given to support Empowers Africa. The event was sponsored by Flo Fulton, Nina Griscom, Krista Krieger, Laura Nicklas, […]
Read MoreEmpowers Africa Matches Donation to Help Reintroduce Lions to Akagera National Park
Empowers Africa has matched the generous donation made by Trustee Suzanne Leydecker to African Parks for their reintroduction of lions into the Akagera National Park in Rwanda. This is Empowers Africa’s second grant in 2014 […]
Read MoreEmpowers Africa Makes a Grant to Support the Nkuringo Integrated Model School
Empowers Africa recently made a grant to expand the mushroom growing business at the Nkuringo Integrated Model School in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Serving 154 vulnerable elementary and middle school pupils, the school […]
Read MoreEmpowers Africa Makes a Grant to Escola Doada Pela Azura on Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Empowers Africa recently made a grant to build a kitchen at the only school on Benguerra Island in Mozambique. The school was built and sponsored by the Azura’s Rainbow Fund. Escola Doada Pela Azura is […]
Read MoreEmpowers Africa Makes A Grant to Support the Nkomo Primary School Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Center in South Africa
NEW GRANT: Empowers Africa has made a grant to support the nutrition program at the Nkomo Primary School Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Center (OVC) in South Africa. This grant will provide at least six months […]
Read MoreThe Good Work Foundation Wins 1st Prize in Gender and Poverty Alleviation
The CompTia A+ Computing class students at Hazyview Digital Learning Centre. Good news! One of our grantees, The Good Work Foundation, has won 1st Prize in Gender and Poverty Alleviation. From their press release: “Together […]
Read MoreThe David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Opens Third Elephant Rehabiliation Center
Empowers Africa grantee The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has recently opened its third elephant rehabilitation center. The new center is located at Umani Springs in the Kibwezi Forest. #DSWT has worked closely with both the […]
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