If we were to encapsulate our efforts in Mpamba, Nkahata Bay across 2015, we'd say that we've been "sowing seeds". Working shoulder to shoulder with community is central to our work and we recognise that this is not a process that can be rushed and forced into convenient timelines. It involves
Learn about Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs)
Greetings everyone. We at Empower Projects are always talking about "SACCOs"! So we thought we'd take some time to explain what they are and why we think they are so great! Community Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) are financial institutions set up by people who want to solve a common
A Massive 2016!
Greetings from Sri lanka everyone! As our Executive Director in Malawi says, "Change is a seed of slow growth" and in this light 2015 has been an important year for Empower Projects. It is a year in which we received tax deductibility status in Australia, effectively doubled the size of our team
We are Tax Deductible in Australia!
It is with great pride and deep satisfaction that I announce that Empower Projects now has DGR status in Australia! As of the of the 25th of June 2015, all donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. This is a tremendous achievement as we are a small organisation - we are currently
