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Here at Empower and Shine, our team is primarily comprised of women. Because of this, we often write from our own personal experiences and perspectives, sharing from our realities. However, we want to ensure that we are balancing that with love and attention to men as well. We are all surrounded by strong, empowered men, and they have shared some valuable insight into how self-care may look different for men than it does for women. I spoke to some men in my own life and we ha

Celebrating 700 graduates from Street Business School At Empower & Shine, we believe that true change begins when one heart reaches out to lift another. Every act of generosity—big or small—creates waves of hope that stretch far beyond what the eye can see. This past year, we’ve witnessed incredible transformation across Uganda—700 graduates completing their journey with Street Business School in Buliisa, and the joyful opening of the new God’s Will Preschool in Mubako. Eac

What began 3 years ago as a request to go on a safari turned into something far more meaningful than anyone on our team could have ever...