Empower Asia and Africa
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
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Our Mission
WE DELIVER TO THOSE IN NEED
We are a nonprofit organization founded by women from various Asian and African nations. Our mission is to EMPOWER AND EQUIP MEN AND WOMEN IN Asia and Africa by offering scholarships and skills training. To achieve this, we depend on donations, grants, and charitable contributions. We work in collaboration with Christian pastors, who not only provide spiritual guidance but also ensure the overall well-being of the individuals we support. Through our combined efforts, we aim to provide both physical and spiritual nourishment to those in need.
Your Generous Donations Go A Long Way In Helping Those In Need.
Your generous donations go a long way in helping those in need. We invite you to witness the impact of your contributions firsthand by exploring our photo gallery showcasing the transformative power of your generosity in some of the poorest communities across Asia and Africa. See how your support is making a difference and inspiring hope in the lives of countless individuals. Visit our website's photo gallery today and witness the change you've helped create.Visit Our Photo Gallery By Clicking On The Photos
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How We Make A Difference
Our mission is to empower and equip men and women in Asia and Africa by
offering them skills for trades or employment opportunities.
Sewing Classes Offered In Johannesburg South Africa.
Watch The Incredible Work Of Our Dedicated Volunteers In Action.
Our partnership with Christian pastors ensures that the individuals we serve receive the care and support they need. By working together, our common goal is to provide both physical and spiritual nourishment to those in need. We recognize the importance of tending to the entire person, addressing their spiritual as well as practical needs. The pastors play a vital role in guiding and counseling individuals, helping them find solace and hope during challenging times.Check out our YouTube channel by clicking on the photos below.
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Spiritual and Physical Feeding
Our mission is to empower and equip men and women in Asia and Africa by
offering them skills for trades or employment opportunities.
Peanut Butter Making Skills Taught In Nairobi Kenya.
How We Make A Difference
Providing scholarships for students living in the shanties across the street in Metro Manila Philippines
Graduates with balloons - there are 3 high school and 1 middle school graduates from this project for this school year.
We celebrated their graduation with balloons and cakes.
Serving Members Of Our Community
Make a positive impact in Quezon, Metro Manila.
Providing kids with school supplies and nutritious meals.
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Providing Spiritual and Physical Nourishment
Sunday School in the slums of Metro Manila
Spiritual and Physical Feeding
Street Feeding Evangelism - Bible Study with Food Distribution
in the slums of Metro Manila
Spiritual and Physical Feeding
Sunday School across the street from the shanties of Metro Manila - Volunteers were once beneficiaries of street feeding evangelism who are now professional teachers
Celebrating Our Recent Graduates: Empower Asia and Africa's Impact
At Empower Asia and Africa, we are proud to celebrate the recent achievements of our graduates who have completed programs that focus on their spiritual, educational, and physical development.
These remarkable individuals are now equipped with the tools and knowledge to create brighter futures, not only for themselves but for their communities as well. Through your support, we continue to nourish minds, bodies, and spirits, helping transform lives and uplift those in need across Asia and Africa.
Join us in honoring these accomplishments and driving future success!
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Our Board Of Directors
Lived in Metro Manila, Philippines before she migrated to the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States. She saw the dire need of Filipinos caught in the vicious cycle of poverty and corruption. She strongly believes that education and skills training for employment can provide opportunities for those who desire a better life for themselves and their
families.
She created strategic alliances with fellow volunteers whom she met while helping organize after school Good News Clubs (Child Evangelism Fellowship) in the USA and members of San Francisco, California based Sister 2 Sister that started in Zimbabwe, a non-denominational international movement of Christian women from different countries who want to positively impact the world. They partner with Christian pastors and their respective teams in developing countries in Asia and Africa to provide scholarships and training skills for employment while at the same time feeding the underprivileged youth, adults and their children with physical and spiritual nourishment.
Lydia holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree with focus on Management from De La Salle University Manila. She also has a Certificate to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) from the First Baptist Church of Owasso, Oklahoma.
She has worked as a Project Accountant, Accounting Consultant for Robert Half International, Financial Analyst and Finance Administrator for both private and government entities.
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Sylvia Allieu was born and grew up in Sierra Leone before she came to the United States where she worked for many years in Human Services in different capacities.
She has worked with both adults and children in Santa Clara County, California. She also worked as a Family Services Caseworker in Baltimore, Maryland where she worked primarily with children and families.
Sylvia has a Masters Degree in Social Work with emphasis in Community Mental Health from California State University East Bay Hayward. She also has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with focus on Human Resource Management from San Jose State University.
Her passion is to empower and support the vulnerable especially families with children and single women to be able to provide for their children’s education, farming and other needs.
Esther Mok is a retired public school teacher from the San Francisco Unified School District where she taught elementary, middle school and high school including Chinese bilingual and English as a Second Language classes for a total of 27 years.
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Ester also writes poems and books for children. She has two published books, The Wrestling Elephant and Gossip Queen.
Esther is very passionate about helping children through afterschool programs. The first afterschool Good News Club of the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) in a San Francisco public school started in her first grade classroom in 2011.
In her retirement, she continues to help students as a volunteer tutor. She has a Master of Arts in Communications and Theater Arts from the University of Iowa where she was the Founder and Director of the International Christian Club.
She also has a California Clear Teaching Credential from the San Francisco State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Biology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Evangelist Joyce Lunyolo Musungu is the founder and President of the Women of Valor in Nairobi, Kenya. This ministry was started in 2004. Its main aim is to empower and equip women for ministry. It networks with other churches and ministries where they hold monthly workshops, prayers, seminars and conferences.
Joyce also worked with the Kenyan Government in the ministry of Lands and Settlement for 22 years, (1984-2006). She was a support staff and provided administrative services to the office. She offered in-house support and front office management. It is from here that she voluntarily retired to join the Women of Valor Ministry.
Lina Mudzumwe, a Zimbabwean fashion virtuoso currently based in Pretoria, South Africa, is not just a designer but a transformative force. With a wealth of experience crafting stunning pieces from diverse fabrics, she epitomises excellence in the fashion realm.
community, positioning her as a revered figure among women.
In addition to her creative endeavors, Lina is an ordained deaconess, manifesting a profound calling in intercession and deliverance. Her unwavering dedication to standing in the gap
through prayer has drawn many to seek spiritual guidance, further solidifying her influence.
In a world saturated with talent, Lina Mudzumwe's unique blend of design mastery, philanthropy, and spiritual leadership sets her apart, making her a standout figure ready to captivate and inspire.
Cristina Ugaki is an experienced Senior Accountant and Supervisor from San Francisco, California.
She has supported private corporations and non profits. She worked for 11 years at the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation in San Francisco where she helped the Foundation earn high marks in annual audits for compliance in annual audit schedule preparations, grant allocations and projections.
She has a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Saint Joseph’s College, Manila.
Cristina was born in the Philippines and spent most of her growing up years in Hong Kong before migrating to the United States.
In her spare time, she loves traveling with her family. She has been to different countries all over the world where she saw both luxury and poverty. She has a heart for dedicating her time and effort in helping the less fortunate in different parts of the globe.
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OPENING HOURS
Tuesday 8AM-5PM
Wednesday 8AM-5PM
Thursday 8AM-5PM
Friday 8AM-5PM
Saturday 8AM-5PM
Sunday Closed
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ADDRESS
15934 Hesperian Blvd #337
San Lorenzo
CA
94580
CONTACT
contact@empowerasiaandafrica.org
P: (510) 630-3892
OUR MISSION
Empower Asia and Africa is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. More specifically, Empower Asia and Africa is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and Africa through humanitarian assistance, free skills programs, and educational school grants
