Overview
Under its Education, Skills Development & Innovation pillar, the EmPOvia47 Foundation is dedicated to transforming education into a powerful tool for opportunity, innovation, and inclusive growth. We believe that equitable access to quality education and skills training is the foundation of youth empowerment and national transformation. Our programs equip young people across Kenya’s 47 counties with the knowledge, creativity, and technological competencies needed to thrive in a fast-evolving world. By fostering innovation, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship, we aim to bridge the gap between education and employability nurturing a generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and lifelong learners who are ready to lead Kenya into a prosperous future.
Key Initiatives
Establish centers of learning and creativity in each county to provide digital literacy, vocational training, and innovation mentorship for youth.
Promote digital inclusion by offering ICT training, coding bootcamps, and digital entrepreneurship programs that prepare youth for opportunities in the digital economy.
Encourage youth participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through scholarships, mentorship, and collaboration with technical institutions.
Launch national competitions that support youth-led innovations and community solutions addressing local and global challenges.
Integrate business and financial education into youth training to inspire entrepreneurial thinking and enhance self-reliance.
Partner with institutions and donors to provide scholarships and bursaries for disadvantaged youth, ensuring equal access to quality education.
Equip youth with employability, leadership, and critical thinking skills aligned with evolving labor market needs and emerging industries.
Goal
To provide young people across Kenya with quality education, practical skills, and innovative opportunities that unlock their potential, enhance employability, and empower them to become creators, leaders, and change-makers — driving Kenya’s transformation into a knowledge-driven and innovation-led economy.
Partner With Us
We invite donors, government institutions, development agencies, and corporate partners to join the EmPOvia47 Foundation in shaping Kenya’s future through the power of youth. By partnering with us, you invest in a movement that transforms potential into progress empowering millions of young people with the skills, innovation, and opportunities to drive sustainable development in all 47 counties. Together, we can scale impact, strengthen communities, and build a nation defined by equity, creativity, and resilience. Your partnership is not just support, it’s a shared commitment to a brighter, more empowered Kenya, county by county, youth by youth.