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May 21

2021 Child Sponsorship Challenge!

One of the wonderful ways Empowerment International has shaped itself is by its multi-layered community of children, parents, volunteers,...

Mar 21

Finally, a New School Year!

Shiny new black shoes, neat white shirts, and a new backpack are signs in our world of the new school year.

Dec 14, 2020

A Mother's Example

Our goal in-home visits and parent meetings is to instill the long-term benefits of education. Perla took it to heart and chose to return

Apr 24, 2020

Leading by Example

Empowerment International has a passionate and committed team. We have been able to integrate former program participants like Olga.

Mar 6, 2020

from the barrio to the classroom...Tenacity and grit

Perla is warm and chatty; she exudes happiness. And, as you listen to her tell the very challenging circumstances of her life, you can’t...

Dec 28, 2019

Nora, and her niños

Reyna, Nora and Angel have all found a place for themselves at Empowerment International. Learning is a family affair, and it’s a process no

Dec 28, 2019

Committed To The Future

I feel that what makes me different from other young people is my hunger for the world, when I talk about hunger for the world...

Aug 18, 2019

The Sky is the Limit

Jose Armando enrolled in our program as one of our first 76 students. All of the students were very poor, yet his family was exceptionally

Mar 23, 2019

From Preschool to Medical School

***BREAKING NEWS!!!*** Our work day has been pleasantly interrupted by very special news which has caused us to pause and celebrate! Jose...

Feb 16, 2019

One Step at a Time

19 year old Byron was accepted into medical school

May 12, 2015

Our new 2015 University Students

This year we are excited to have three more graduates of our program, Armando, Marluz, and Indiana, starting their college careers at the...

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