THE EMPOWER BLOG

empower is a collection of stories, news and updates about entrepreneurs working to reduce economic inequality and tackle pressing global challenges by creating local impact.

East EuropeUkraine

EU Market Integration: Ukrainian SMEs

What are the benefits and barriers for Ukrainian SMEs entering the EU market? And what support programs are available to help Ukrainian SMEs with this step?

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Egypt

CiviConnectors: Sparking innovation and network creation in Egypt’s CivicTech Sector

Connection is the first thread in the fabric of communities. People are connectors by ...

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East EuropeMoldova

75 women entrepreneurs from Moldova and Ukraine take part in a relief program supported by the German government to counteract the impact of the war

The FEMEIE program provided six months of direct support to 75 women entrepreneurs from Moldova and Ukraine to recover beyond the severe repercussions of the Russian war.

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North AfricaEgypt

Sparking a future of innovative energy solutions MADE by young entrepreneurs: Three teams, three stories, and a lot of progress and determination

Green Flames, Eco-rise and Windy: Three teams of young entrepreneurs with innovative energy solutions for Egypt's manufacturing challenges. Get to know their stories!

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North AfricaEgypt

doroob: Cultivating a new generation of socially driven young creatives and entrepreneurs

From Egypt's rich pool of creatives to doroob program, we work with 8 teams to prototype their socially driven ideas over a 3-months pre-incubation. Get to know them!

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East EuropeChișinău, Moldova

Creating a resilient team and business amid crisis: Lessons from Kuki Jewelery

Being an entrepreneur doesn’t always look like taking huge risks, giving it your all, ...

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EuropeBerlin, Germany

The AsiaBerlin Pre-Summit Event: Uniting Innovators for a Sustainable Future

The AsiaBerlin Pre-Summit event brought together passionate, impact-driven individuals from the AsiaBerlin community. Held ...

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North AfricaEgypt

doroob: supporting Egyptian youth to create social impact through entrepreneurship

doroob, a support program that aims to identify students and recent graduates with innovative ideas and empowers them to turn their ideas into viable, impact-driven solutions.

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