What EMPOWER PEACE INC does

Empower Peace Inc is a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a portfolio of youth leadership, civic engagement, and peace-building programs rather than selling a unified technology product. Its core programs include the INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute (a civic engagement institute for high school leaders delivered in partnership with the Massachusetts Teachers Association and hosted at Worcester State University), Women2Women (an internationally recognized leadership program with a 10-day Boston summer experience for emerging young women leaders ages 15-19, plus a Virtual University launched in 2020 in response to the pandemic that has reached cohorts in Pakistan/India, Bahrain, and Belgium), MY AMERICA (a nationwide youth-driven art and civic engagement project tied to America's 250th Anniversary, with a planned mosaic flag unveiling in December 2026), and Team Harmony (an anti-hate and racial/social justice youth engagement effort running since 1996, including the 'hate what are you going to do' web series and the Virtual Institute of Activism built with Emerson College).

The organization does not offer software platforms, APIs, or technology products; program delivery is conducted through in-person events, virtual sessions, and partner-mediated channels (schools, universities, and government bodies). Revenue mechanics are those of a nonprofit: no pricing or transaction model exists. The organization operates through a mix of donations, grants, and institutional partnerships, delivering programming to participants free of charge. Customer segments are youth-focused and primarily education-oriented - high school students, young women leaders, and international student cohorts - with institutional sponsors including the Massachusetts Teachers Association, US Embassy Bahrain, Bahrain Ministry of Youth and Sport, Emerson College, Worcester State University, and Boost (Belgium). The reported headcount is 5 employees, with substantial program delivery handled through partner organizations and likely contracted instructors and event staff.

Name

EMPOWER PEACE INC

Legal name

Empower Peace Inc

Website

https://empowerpeace.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Empower Peace Inc is a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers youth leadership, civic engagement, and peace-building programs-including INSPIRE Massachusetts, Women2Women, MY AMERICA, and Team Harmony-to high school students and young women leaders in the U.S. and internationally through institutional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD), Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL), Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG), Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK)

Keywords

• Youth leadership programs
• Civic engagement education
• Cultural exchange programs
• Peacebuilding education
• Youth advocacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Empower Peace delivers youth leadership, civic engagement, and peacebuilding programs that connect K-12 and high school students to global networks of peers, educators, and influential leaders. Its flagship initiatives include the INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute, the Women2Women international leadership program (with virtual, regional, and alumnae variants in Pakistan/India, Bahrain, Belgium, and Europe), the MY AMERICA mosaic civic art project, and Team Harmony's anti-hate and racial justice programming, all delivered at no cost through partnerships with schools, universities, embassies, and nonprofits.

Product overview

Empower Peace Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides youth leadership and peace-building programs through a portfolio of distinct initiatives. The organization operates as a platform of educational and civic engagement programs rather than a unified software product. Core programs include the INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute, Women2Women (including Women2Women Virtual University and regional variants for Pakistan/India, Bahrain, and Europe), MY AMERICA civic art project, and Team Harmony (including the Virtual Institute of Activism, the 'hate what are you going to do' web series, and regional events like the Tulsa 2022 Institute). These programs connect students through global networks, providing leadership training, cultural exchange, and civic engagement opportunities. The organization does not offer technology products, software platforms, or API-based services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute: Groundbreaking civic engagement institute for high school leaders across Massachusetts, presented by the Massachusetts Teachers Association in partnership with Empower Peace.
• Women2Women
• Bahrain Learning Experience
• W2W Boost
• W2W Alumnae Europe
• MY AMERICA
• Team Harmony
• hate what are you going to do
• Virtual Institute of Activism (VIA)

Products and services

• INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute Groundbreaking civic engagement institute for high school leaders across Massachusetts, designed to empower student leaders to advocate for positive change in their schools and communities. Delivered in partnership with the Massachusetts Teachers Association for K-12 and high school participants.
• Women2Women Internationally recognized leadership program that brings together emerging young women leaders ages 15-19 from around the world for intensive action-oriented leadership training and connects them to a global network of influential women leaders during a 10-day summer experience in Boston, MA.
• Women2Women Virtual University Virtual educational program created in response to the pandemic, providing young women leaders worldwide with opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills for today's global community.
• Women2Women Virtual University – Pakistan and India Virtual leadership program bringing together 180 women leaders, 90 each from Pakistan and India, for international leadership development and cross-border exchange.
• Bahrain Learning Experience Virtual and in-person leadership program for young Bahraini female leaders, conducted in partnership with the United States Embassy Bahrain and the Bahrain Ministry of Youth and Sport.
• W2W Boost Six-session virtual leadership program for emerging female leaders from Belgium, organized in partnership with in-country non-profit Boost.
• W2W Alumnae Europe 2022 Three-day alumnae program held at The Hague in May 2022 bringing together Women2Women alumnae from throughout Europe for personal and professional development and establishment of the formal W2W Alumnae Europe Network.
• MY AMERICA Nationwide, youth-driven art and civic engagement project inviting young people from all 50 states and U.S. territories to design fabric tiles commemorating America's 250th Anniversary, forming a giant mosaic of the American Flag to be unveiled in December 2026.
• Team Harmony International effort launched in 1996 to engage youth in the battle against hate in all its forms and to promote racial and social justice worldwide; has engaged tens of thousands of youth through its programs.
• hate what are you going to do Web series of six 45-minute virtual programs exploring the state of hate worldwide, highlighting activities that promote tolerance and inclusion and featuring interviews with political and civic leaders and reports from the global Team Harmony News Network.
• Virtual Institute of Activism (VIA) Virtual institute created in partnership with Emerson College and comprised of ten select courses taught by college professors, educators, and community organizers to provide young people with knowledge, skills, and tools to be effective advocates for racial and social justice.
• Team Harmony Tulsa 2022 We Have A Dream Action Institute & Rally Four-day experience held in Tulsa, OK bringing together 300 high school leaders and students from across America to learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and hone the skills and tactics necessary to effectively promote racial and social justice, closing with a celebratory rally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ students engaged through tile creation projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Massachusetts Teachers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting partner for INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute, a civic engagement program for high school leaders across Massachusetts. The partnership leverages MTA's educational network and Empower Peace's program expertise.
• United States Embassy BahraincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to organize and conduct virtual leadership programs for young Bahraini female leaders. Successfully conducted programs in 2020, 2021 (virtual), and returned for in-person edition in 2022.
• Bahrain Ministry of Youth and SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner alongside US Embassy Bahrain for conducting leadership programs for Bahraini youth. Contributed to the successful maiden 2020 program and subsequent editions.
• Emerson CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to create and conduct the Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism (VIA), comprising ten select courses taught by college professors, educators, and community organizers. Over 100 students from nearly 20 countries participated.
• Boost (Belgium non-profit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-country non-profit partner for W2W Boost program, a six-session virtual leadership program for over 50 emerging female leaders from Belgium.
• Worcester State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute, convening high school students and educators for a full day of learning, connection, and action on March 18, 2026.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iEARN (International Education and Resource Network): Global non-profit network connecting schools and youth in 140+ countries for collaborative, cross-border learning projects. Comparable to Empower Peace's Team Harmony News Network spanning 36 countries and Pakistan/India Women2Women cohorts.
• Peace First: Nonprofit that mobilizes young people (typically ages 13–25) to lead peacebuilding and social-impact projects in their communities. Highly comparable to Empower Peace's Youth Leadership and Team Harmony civic engagement focus.
• AIESEC: Global youth leadership organization running cross-border leadership development and exchange programs across 100+ countries. Comparable in mission and global-youth-reach to Empower Peace's Women2Women program and the Bahrain/Belgium cohorts.
• Ashoka: Global organization identifying and supporting young 'changemakers' through leadership development and peer networks. Directly comparable to Empower Peace's emphasis on youth leadership training and action-oriented changemaker development.
• Generation Citizen: Nonprofit working to bring action-oriented civics back into U.S. classrooms, engaging high school and college students in local advocacy projects. Comparable to Empower Peace's INSPIRE and Team Harmony civic-action training for youth.
• Close Up Foundation: Civic education nonprofit that brings middle and high school students to Washington, D.C. for civic engagement and leadership programming. Directly comparable to Empower Peace's INSPIRE Massachusetts Youth Leadership Institute model of convening high school leaders.
• DoSomething.org: Youth social-impact nonprofit driving large-scale national campaigns (similar in spirit to MY AMERICA's 50-state civic engagement model) with a peer-to-peer, youth-led organizing approach.
• Facing History and Ourselves: Nonprofit providing curricula and professional development for educators on history, identity, and civic participation — including the legacy of events like the Tulsa Race Massacre. Closely parallels Empower Peace's anti-hate, racial-justice education work and VIA-style curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light: Large, established civic-engagement nonprofit with a much broader volunteer-mobilization portfolio. Overlaps with Empower Peace in civic-participation mission but operates at significantly larger scale and scope.
• YMCA: National youth-development nonprofit offering leadership, civic engagement, and character-building programming at scale. Comparable youth-leadership and character-education function to Empower Peace, but operates as a much larger, multi-program incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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