You're Changing Lives Around the World

When you give to Empowered to Restore Ministries International (ETR), you're helping break the cycle of poverty, restore dignity, and deliver hope to entire communities.

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Clean Water Wells

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Students Supported

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Vocational Graduates

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Countries Served

Empowering Communities
Restoring Hope.
Transforming Nations.

At Empowered to Restore Ministries International (ETR), we are a global faith-based humanitarian organization with a heart to uplift, restore, and equip impoverished communities across Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Founded on the promise of Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope"—ETR exists to be a vessel of that very hope.

Learn More About Our Mission

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Countries Served

Core Areas of Impact

We address the root causes of poverty through strategic partnerships, grassroots empowerment, and sustainable development.

Clean Water Access

We believe clean water is a human right. ETR has installed over 55 wells, with a goal of 100 wells in 2025.

Vocational Training

With more than 30 sewing centers established, we equip women and youth with practical, income-generating skills.

Educational Empowerment

Supporting eight schools and over 1,460 students, we are laying a foundation for the next generation of leaders.

Healthcare & Medical Missions

Our dedicated medical teams serve thousands across rural and underserved regions with compassionate care.

Our Faith

ETR is unapologetically Christ-centered. Our mission is fueled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the belief that every person is made in the image of God with purpose and potential. We bring the Word of God alongside practical resources, knowing that transformation is both spiritual and physical.

Why Give to ETR?

Proven Results

Real lives, real impact in underserved nations with measurable outcomes.

Sustainable Vision

We build long-term systems for clean water, education, and jobs that last.

Faith-Led Leadership

Rooted in biblical stewardship and compassion, guided by Christian values.

Indigenous Empowerment

We equip local leaders to lead their own restoration and community development.

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Transparency

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Wells Built

Voices of Transformation

Hear directly from the communities we serve about the life-changing impact of your support

Thank you ETR and Lighthouse Christian Church, Merritt Island, Florida, for our well. YOU SAVED OUR LIVES! We were dying, and God sent you to save us with a clean water well. We are now the ETR Village. May God bless you!

Chief J. Roland Zeorgar

ZOR Community, Liberia

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Empowered to Restore exists to provide a beacon of hope to the impoverished by uplifting communities across the globe.

EIN: 83-4404535

Empowered to Restore is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible where allowed by law.

Quick Links

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Contact Information

4443 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
605-553-3654
info@empoweredtorestore.com

Your Gift. Their Future.

Empower. Restore. Transform.

You're Changing Lives Around the World

57+

1,460+

520+

13+

Empowering Communities
Restoring Hope.
Transforming Nations.

Core Areas of Impact

Our Faith

Why Give to ETR?

Voices of Transformation

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your Gift. Their Future.

Empower. Restore. Transform.

You're Changing Lives Around the World

57+

1,460+

520+

13+

Empowering CommunitiesRestoring Hope.Transforming Nations.

Core Areas of Impact

Our Faith

Why Give to ETR?

Voices of Transformation

Ready to Make a Difference?

Empowering Communities
Restoring Hope.
Transforming Nations.