2024 – Taking stock and exploring new directions in Malawi
My name is Shanil Samarakoon and I’m the Executive Director of Empower Projects. I’ve just returned from an action-packed trip…
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Returning to Malawi (2023)
Our Co-Founder and Executive Director Dr Shanil Samarakoon shares some highlights from his recent visit to Malawi. It’s been over…
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Our Impact in 2021
The second year of the pandemic was no less challenging when it came to our work in the field. Having…
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Despite all the challenges that 2020 brought our way, we were able to make a difference! Here are some highlights…
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Become a champion of grassroots empowerment in Malawi and Sri Lanka
Our “champions” are regular contributors to our mission and we’re deeply grateful for their support. Being a consciously small non-profit…
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From the Field: Empower Malawi launches new project in Lilongwe District
We at Empower Malawi partner with rural regions across Malawi for 5 years to support local efforts to achieving self-reliance. Rural regions in Malawi typically comprise of Traditional Authority (T/A) jurisdiction, each with
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Why we love cooperatives!
We at Empower Projects are passionate about cooperatives. Primarily as they are a force for tremendous social, economic and environmental impact the world over!
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Our Latest Project in Sri-lanka
This December, my fellow Director James Feng and I visited Kilinochchi in Sri Lanka, a region that was badly affected by nation’s 25-year civil war(1983-2009). The main purpose being to connect with our latest grassroots par
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Three agricultural cooperatives outline their five year vision
This March, our Empower Malawi team launched its latest five-year partnership with two rural regions within the Lilongwe District (Demera and Ngwangwa extension planning areas). This five-year regional partnership will comprise
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2017: Highlights
Greetings everyone! I hope you are having a relaxing end to the year. At our end, another momentous year comes to an end and a HUGE 2018 is soon to fill our horizon. Here’s a quick summary of some highlights from 2017.
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