Focus Areas

Thailand

Why Thailand

The Thai people are friendly, happy, and fun.

Todd and Julie have been reaching out in Thailand since 1999 and established Empower International's Asian headquarters there in 2003.

Empower International has positioned itself to empower several local organizations, schools and communities through their proven organizational and empowerment strategies.

Thailand’s Facts

With a population of over 65 million, the people are called Thai, and they speak the Thai language. They are nearly 95% Buddhist. The government is a Constitutional Monarchy. Their currency is called Baht, and their GDP per capita is $8,000.

Myanmar

Why Myanmar

The people of Myanmar are diverse and absolutely precious. Held in the grips of poverty and suffering for too long—we earnestly work to help them. Our Founder first went to Myanmar in 1999 and Empower established a full-time presence there in 2005. We now have a powerful network of leaders working together with common vision to benefit the people of Myanmar.

Myanmar’s Toughest Challenges

  • Extreme Poverty

  • Oppression

  • Human Trafficking

  • Prostitution

  • Poor Education

  • Corruption

  • Drugs and Alcohol

  • Family Breakdown

Myanmar’s Facts

The government recently changed its name to Myanmar. With a population of over 47 million, they have many diverse ethnic groups. They are approximately 90% Buddhist. Their currency is called the Kyat. Their GDP per capita is $1,900.

Pakistan

Why Pakistan

The Pakistanis are wonderful people who are rich in culture and very intriguing. The Founder's first trip to Pakistan was in 2004 and he knew immediately that Empower International would establish an organization to serve and help the people there.

Pakistan’s Toughest Challenges

  • Islamic Extremism

  • Poverty

  • Corruption

  • Discrimination

  • Slavery

  • Education (rural)

  • Violence

  • Division

Pakistan’s Facts

Pakistan's population is over 167 million. Their nationality is called Pakistani and they speak Punjabi and Urdu. They are 97% Muslim. Their currency is the Pakistan Rupee, and their GDP per capita is $2,600.