We support each child with love, guidance and perseverence.
About Us
Empowerment International (EI) was founded in 1998 by Kathy Adams.
EI’s approach addresses the root cause and the plight of many street children in the slums (‘barrios’) in both countries.
Street children generally come from poor families. They cannot attend school even where public education is free due to lack of funds for mandatory uniforms and school supplies. They also lack emotional support from their families due to the lack of understanding of the importance of education., and professional emotional services for many of the extreme situations that arise in vulnerable communities and families.
Instead of being educated, they are sent out to work on the streets selling fruits, vegetables or required to stay home to help with younger children and chores so the parents can work.
EI reverses this trend by working with the children and their families to enable them to attend school accompany them on their educational journey by providing the with material support, supplementary education, emotional support, health support and so much more.
When these children receive an education, they are able to stay off the streets, find better jobs, and eventually break the cycle of poverty that has haunted their families for generations.
Our Team




Maria Belen Alvarez
Education and Rural Development Dept. Coordinatorr
Marcia Miranda
Country Director
Auxiliadora Robleto
Home Visits and Health Dept. Coordinatorr
Brenda Lacayo
Home Visit Promoter
Lisseth Potosme
Monitor and Evaluation





Ismael Raudez
Part-time Teacher
Olga Guitierrez
Home Visit Promoter
Illdebrando Guevara
Maintenance, Grounds, Security
Nora Calderon
Housekeeping & Cook
Marco Arana
Security,

Ericka Rodriguez
Reading Teacher Intern
Leonard Lezama
Child Sponsroship Coordinator
Maynor Quiroz
Rural Development
Our Funding Partners
Our Collaborative Partners
Comisión Municipal de la Niñez y la Adolescencia
Garcia & Bodan
Tres Mundos


There is a correlation between a community’s quality of life, ability to address basic human needs and achieve transformation. We believe education is the key link.
We see our role as “bridge builders” between the kids, communities and donors. We encourage the communities to make our program their own and we empower them to raise their voices and tell their own stories.