Bring hope
to Uyghurs and more
Our Vision
To create a world in which every Uyghur attains the right for support, development, and participation.
Our Mission
To tackle the Uyghur humanitarian crisis through collaboration and empowerment of Uyghur individuals, their families and their communities in the endeavor to achieve a long-term positive change in their lives focusing on business, education and well-being.
Our Values
In all that we do, we demonstrate our values of compassion, excellence, and collaboration.
Empower Communities Charitable Trust (ECCT) is a non-profit organization, registered in August 2021, in New Zealand that focuses on community-led development and social empowerment.
ECCT not only delivers projects to Uyghurs residing outside New Zealand but also dedicates its efforts to fortifying the resilient Uyghur community within the country. As the pioneering and only organization backing Uyghur communities in New Zealand, ECCT understands the significance and duty it bears. In the local context, our primary emphasis revolves around fostering connectivity, inclusivity, and diversity in our community development endeavors. We steadfastly strive to amplify community engagement, focusing on five key areas: Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement and Collaboration, Children's Development and Youth Mentoring, and the Expansion of the Uyghur community in New Zealand.
If you would like to contact us or have any questions, please email us at admin@empowercommunities.org