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"We believe in the transformative Power of collaboration."

Who we are

At the heart of EYW lies a passionate team driven by a profound commitment to making a tangible impact

We call our members Women of Pride & Champions. They are a multicultural global pool of talent from diverse backgrounds in technology, mental health, sports, architecture, interior design, business management leadership, and arts. These individuals offer their expertise, unwavering dedication, and passion for making a meaningful impact in pursuit of a higher purpose

The Core Lead Team

  • Esther G Martin Co-Founder & CEO

    Esther G. Martin

    Co-Founder & CEO of EYW

    This is more than a professional role for me; Together, we can make a difference that extends beyond our immediate project. We impact lives and create opportunities by influencing the world in a positive way.

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  • Chano Fernández

    Chano Fernández

    Co-Founder & Patron of EYW

    “This is not about us, but to enable a future modern generation of young men standing up for women. Be part of this generation of men standing up for women.”

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    Raquel G. Cabrera

    Brand Creator

    “Being able to use my talent for such a beautiful cause is something that makes me feel extremely proud of.”

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  • A woman with long red hair smiling and standing in a modern living room, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and light blue jeans.

    Begoña Rodrigo

    Head of Digital & Media Marketing

    “The future belongs to those who give the next generation reasons to hope” Let’s make it visible, let’s show the reality.

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    Alejandro Fernández

    Security Analyst

    Security Analyst at Darktrace. Graduate with a Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice. "Protect your brand, outsmart threats."

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The power of collaboration

At Empowering Young Women (EYW), we firmly believe in the power of collaboration. By joining forces with individuals, communities, and organizations, we create meaningful and lasting change. Together, we amplify efforts, share knowledge, and build bridges that empower young women to break cycles of poverty, access education, and unlock their full potential.

Collaboration is not just a value—it’s the foundation of everything we do.

Our partners. Our donors. Our allies.

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  • UCL logo with a small university symbol to the left of the text
  • Znotes
  • Inner Wings partnership with EYW
  • Deloitte logo with black text and a small green dot.
  • Logo with the words 'board wave' in black, stylized lowercase font with a horizontal line above and below the text.
  • Logo of The Fleischer Foundation Kenya featuring a central butterfly surrounded by green and red stylized human figures, with the foundation's name below.
  • Logo of Nairobi Institute of Technology with the initials 'NIT' and tagline 'Grow with Technology'.
  • Strathmore University
  • Gloves for Africa

EYW Members - Woman of the Pride and Champions

  • Javier Fernández

    Javier Fernández

    Associate Product Manager at Google

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  • Rimple Patel

    Rimple Patel

    Customer Officer | CCO // Driving Innovation & Customer-Centric Growth | When customers succeed, we all succeed

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    Daniel Martin

    DJ/Producer & Creative Director- Hit Engine Ltd. / Creative Director Music Producer

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  • Reme Nicole

    Reme Nicole

    Prime Real Estate Advisor at DDRE GLOBAL / Spears 500 Rising Star / Robb Report Rising Star (Property)

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  • Azin Nylander

    Azin Nylander

    Cognizant | Head of Enterprise Platforms Partner & Channel Sales, Board Adviser, Go-to-Market Strategy, D&I

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  • Iria Tobio Souto EYW

    Iria Tobio

    IMB programme at UCL - Incoming Sales Specialist Intern at Microsoft. Director of Women in Tech entrepreneurs at UCL.

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  • Lorena Cuenca

    Lorena Cuenca

    Coalas.es / Pediatric nurse. Personalized counseling on infant breastfeeding, nutrition, and sleep

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  • Annie Kristal

    Annie Kristal

    Recruiting Coordinator, Intern Programs at SpaceX - Hawthorne, California, United States

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  • Alessio Leoni

    Alessio Leoni

    Active fighter and striking coach for Muay Thai and MMA. “ I find myself fascinated by how psychology and martial arts are connected”

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  • Rose Murray

    Rose Murray

    CEO Founder @These White Walls | Luxury Interiors Studio

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Women of the Pride & Champions

Thank you all. We believe in partnership and collaboration as the cornerstone of success in a global competition. We are proud of our team, our advocates and collaborators.

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This is more than a mission; it's a commitment to follow through and make a tangible impact.

Our team is comprised of passionate volunteers who generously donate their time and expertise to our cause. Together, we are a multidisciplinary group united by a shared vision of a better world for all. We welcome you to meet our team and explore the values and principles that drive our work.

Together, we can make a significant impact and foster positive change in the world.

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Our mission

Our mission is to INSPIRE, EMPOWER, AND FOSTER a culture of OPPORTUNITY to enable young women living in harsh environments to play future leadership roles.

By supporting and donating to EYW we can: Firstly, develop our educational programmes, the Empowering Educational Programme for Secondary School, called it the EEP,  and the Experiential Learning Hub for Excellence programme for the Alumni,  Secondly, sponsor students to complete their high or secondary school or support the extended EYW alumni members, by financially aid and educating them, and ultimately grow our women empowerment mission.

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical practices, ensuring that every action we take aligns with our core values.

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Join us

At EYW, we firmly believe in the power of collaboration and collective action to drive meaningful change. Our team is comprised of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds and expertise, all bound together by a shared vision of creating a better world for everyone.

When you join forces with EYW, you become part of a global movement dedicated to fostering positive change worldwide. Whether your passion lies in education, innovation, or advocacy, there's a place for you on our team.

If you represent a business or organization, we invite you to consider partnering with EYW to support our projects or sponsor initiatives that align with your values and objectives.

We believe in the transformative power of collaboration

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