Our donors have generously supported both our Empower International and Empower Education Foundation programs, providing all the necessary school supplies for students in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) for the upcoming academic year.

Empower International is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for older generations who were previously unable to read and write, particularly due to societal restrictions on women's education during their era. The impact of our efforts is evident in the lives of women who have seized the chance to learn and enhance their knowledge.

If you recall, some time ago, we at Empower Pakistan were nearing the final phases of construction on the first floor of our building project for our first Vocational/Technical School in Pakistan. This project aims to provide minority Christian young women and men with an avenue to be trained and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.

On May 5, 2024, co-founder Todd Powers and a few Empower family members participated in the OC Marathon to raise funds for our students' textbooks and workbooks in Pakistan. Our initial goal was $18,000, but we exceeded that and reached 127% of our goal totaling, $22,919. Notably, we expected 500 new students to enroll in the new school year, but 350 additional students joined, bringing the total to 850 students.

In early 2022, Todd and Julie were inspired by God to construct a second school in another community in Pakistan. Thanks to people like you who extended their help and support, we managed to raise enough funds to purchase the land and begin the construction of the school. This school will be able to accommodate 850 students!

We did this together! During the year 2023, as part of our charity program, we were able to provide brand new shoes to over 3,000 underprivileged children just in time for Christmas.

At Empower International, we believe in providing access to quality education for less fortunate children. It is proven that impoverished children are more vulnerable to exploitation, trafficking, and abuse.

Ukraine. On a joint mission representing Empower International and City Church Chicago, I traveled to Poland and entered Ukraine crossing their shared land border.

Our Empower Pakistan organization is nearing the final phases of construction on the first floor of our building project for our first Vocational/Technical School in Pakistan.