WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO

What We Do

EmpowerMENA provides tailored support across the institutional and program life cycle. Our services are modular and adaptable, allowing us to respond to the specific priorities, capacities, and contexts of each partner.

Thematic Areas

Education & Lifelong Learning

Formal, non-formal, and alternative learning pathways, skills development, and learning systems that support access, quality, and relevance.

Workforce Development & Employability

Skills for work, labor-market alignment, TVET, career pathways, youth employment, and workforce readiness across public and private sectors.

Youth & Gender
Inclusion

Youth empowerment, women’s leadership and economic participation, social inclusion, and equitable access to opportunities.

Leadership & Institutional
Excellence

Leadership development, institutional performance, governance, organizational effectiveness, and public-sector reform.

Philanthropy & Social
Investment

Philanthropy strategy, donor engagement, social investment design, and alignment of funding with sustainable impact.

Sustainability & Social
Innovation

Sustainable development, community-led innovation, climate-aware and resilience-focused initiatives, and systems change.

Digital Transformation & Responsible Use of AI — Embedded Across All Our Work.

Services

Strategy and Systems Strengthening
Capacity Building and Leadership Development
Program Design and Implementation Support
Community and Ecosystem Engagement

We support organizations to clarify strategic direction, strengthen governance and operating models, and improve internal systems and performance.

What This Includes

Organizational assessments and diagnostics
Strategic planning and transformation support
Governance and operating model design
Performance management and institutional frameworks

What This Enables
Organizations with clearer priorities, stronger systems, and improved effectiveness.

We build the leadership, skills, and organizational capabilities required to deliver and sustain impact over time.

What This Includes

Leadership development and executive coaching
Workforce and skills development programs
Training frameworks and curriculum design
Change management and organizational learning

What This Enables
Capable leaders, skilled teams, and resilient institutions.

We support organizations across the full program life cycle, from concept to delivery and learning.

What This Includes

Needs assessments and stakeholder engagement
Program and curriculum design
Implementation support and quality assurance
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

What This Enables
Well-designed, deliverable, and scalable programs with clear results.

We design inclusive approaches that strengthen community ownership, partnerships, and sustainability.

What This Includes

Community engagement strategies
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
Youth, women, and inclusion-focused programming
Social innovation and ecosystem development

What This Enables
Locally relevant, inclusive, and sustainable impact.

Strategy and Systems Strengthening

We support organizations to clarify strategic direction, strengthen governance and operating models, and improve internal systems and performance.

What This Includes

Organizational assessments and diagnostics
Strategic planning and transformation support
Governance and operating model design
Performance management and institutional frameworks

What This Enables
Organizations with clearer priorities, stronger systems, and improved effectiveness.

Capacity Building and Leadership Development

We build the leadership, skills, and organizational capabilities required to deliver and sustain impact over time.

What This Includes

Leadership development and executive coaching
Workforce and skills development programs
Training frameworks and curriculum design
Change management and organizational learning

What This Enables
Capable leaders, skilled teams, and resilient institutions.

Program Design and Implementation Support

We support organizations across the full program life cycle, from concept to delivery and learning.

What This Includes

Needs assessments and stakeholder engagement
Program and curriculum design
Implementation support and quality assurance
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

What This Enables
Well-designed, deliverable, and scalable programs with clear results.

Community and Ecosystem Engagement

We design inclusive approaches that strengthen community ownership, partnerships, and sustainability.

What This Includes

Community engagement strategies
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
Youth, women, and inclusion-focused programming
Social innovation and ecosystem development

What This Enables
Locally relevant, inclusive, and sustainable impact.

Below are the key areas where we can assist you. Please select the ones you’re interested in and click “Submit” so our support team can follow up with you promptly

Feature Request Form

1. Program Ideation, Feasibility, and Strategic Planning *

Generate innovative, evidence-informed program ideas aligned with your mission and goals.Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to assess viability, stakeholder needs, and potential success. Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to assess viability, stakeholder needs, and potential success.Develop strategic plans, including market analysis, risk assessments, stakeholder mapping, and resource allocation.Define clear, measurable objectives to ensure long-term sustainability, scalability, and impact.

2. Project Implementation and Management *

Manage projects from initiation to completion with structured workflows and team alignment.Coordinate tasks, monitor timelines, and optimize resources for maximum efficiencyEnsure alignment with objectives, deadlines, and budgets through adaptive management.Apply change management, risk mitigation, and conflict resolution techniques to support project success.

3. Proposal Development and Budgeting *

Write compelling proposals tailored to donor priorities and funding mechanisms.Oversee the full proposal development cycle, including concept note drafting, stakeholder coordination, and compliance.Prepare detailed budgets, financial justifications, and cost recovery mechanisms.Support financial forecasting, donor compliance, and ongoing relationship management.

4. Concept Notes and Policy Briefs *

Draft and refine concept notes and policy briefs that articulate strategic priorities and evidence-based solutions.Structure clear, targeted messaging using research synthesis and impact framing.Review and edit for clarity, relevance, and policy influence.

5. Research and Publications (White Papers and Reports)*

Conduct research and produce white papers, sectoral studies, and analytical reports.Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to draw actionable, evidence-based conclusions.Design publications that present insights, case studies, and recommendations tailored to intended audiences.

6. Impact Measurement, Auditing, and Reporting*

Design and implement robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks.Conduct internal and third-party audits to ensure transparency and accountability.Prepare detailed impact reports featuring data visualization, performance indicators, and key learnings.

7. Training Manuals and Educational Toolkits*

Create tailored training manuals and toolkits aligned with your program objectives.Develop interactive content, multimedia resources, and performance-based assessments.Offer translation and localization to ensure cultural and linguistic accessibility.

8. Capacity Building and Training Delivery (Including TOT)*

Deliver targeted capacity-building workshops that enhance technical and soft skills.Implement Training of Trainers (TOT) programs to enable sustainable knowledge transfer.Conduct post-training evaluations and offer mentorship to support long-term growth.

9. Awareness Campaigns and Community Workshops*

Design and implement awareness campaigns and educational workshops on key issues.Lead campaign messaging, community mobilization, and multi-channel engagement.Facilitate participatory workshops covering health, education, gender equality, environment, and more.

10. Conferences, Competitions, and Hackathons*

Organize conferences, competitions, and hackathons to foster innovation and collaboration.Manage all logistics, speaker coordination, and content development.Conduct post-event evaluations to measure outcomes and engagement.

11. Study Tours, Fellowships, and Exchange Programs*

Coordinate study tours, fellowships, and exchanges for cross-cultural learning and professional growth.Facilitate partnerships with international institutions and peer organizations.Manage logistics, participant selection, curriculum design, and monitoring.

12. Progress, Impact, and Research Reporting*

Write clear, comprehensive reports tracking progress, milestones, and impact.Produce research reports, executive summaries, and visual data presentations.Offer actionable insights and recommendations to guide strategic decision-making.

EmpowerMENA

Strengthening institutions. Empowering communities. Delivering impact across MENA.

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WHAT WE DO

What We Do

Thematic Areas

Education & Lifelong Learning

Workforce Development & Employability

Youth & Gender Inclusion

Leadership & Institutional Excellence

Philanthropy & Social Investment

Sustainability & Social Innovation

Digital Transformation & Responsible Use of AI — Embedded Across All Our Work.

Services

Feature Request Form

1. Program Ideation, Feasibility, and Strategic Planning *

2. Project Implementation and Management *

3. Proposal Development and Budgeting *

4. Concept Notes and Policy Briefs *

5. Research and Publications (White Papers and Reports)*

6. Impact Measurement, Auditing, and Reporting*

7. Training Manuals and Educational Toolkits*

8. Capacity Building and Training Delivery (Including TOT)*

9. Awareness Campaigns and Community Workshops*

10. Conferences, Competitions, and Hackathons*

11. Study Tours, Fellowships, and Exchange Programs*

12. Progress, Impact, and Research Reporting*

Youth & Gender
Inclusion

Leadership & Institutional
Excellence

Philanthropy & Social
Investment

Sustainability & Social
Innovation