» Empowerment refers to the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights in individual or in communities.

» Empowerment measures increasement in the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and in communities.

» As a result of Empowerment, people and communities can represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way.

» Empowerment as action refers both to the process of self-empowerment and to professional support of people, which enables them to overcome their sense of powerlessness and lack of influence, and to recognize and use their resources.

» Navsari Foundation, under this category, has compiled the list Charities, Organizations and NGO’s working to empower the people.