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Causes: Alliances & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Film & Video, Management & Technical Assistance, Unknown
Mission: Since 1984, the Empowerment Project has provided facilities, training and other support for thousands of independent producers, artists, activists and organizations working in video and other electronic media. Its purpose is to work towards democratizing access to the media, and to provide the resources necessary to put the power of media in the hands of individuals and organizations working to further important human purposes.After the events of 9/11/2001, EP initiated a rapid response form of activism within the organization to reflect the quickly growing resistance movement and the issues of war and peace not justly covered by the mainstream media.