MIAMI NATIVE, BUSINESS MOGUL, AND HUMANITARIAN LEADER, MICHAEL CAPPONI, MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE WITH HIS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION. ARTICLE PAGE WATKINS
GLOBAL
EMPOWERMENT
MISSION
IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED
IN
2011
BY
MICHAEL
CAPPONI, AS A FIRST RESPONDER POWER HOUSE TO GLOBAL DISASTERS. Capponi is previously known for his work in Miami’s nightlife, hospitality, and real estate industries, but has since shifted to global empowerment. GEM truly does it all, going above and beyond to provide immediate disaster relief all around the globe, dedicated to restoring hope and opportunity to the innocent lives of those negatively impacted. The organization’s work is unmatched and highly recognized, recognized as they have concurred missions in 28 countries, all 50 US states, and territories including the Caribbean. We had the privilege of speaking with Capponi on his work as the leader on some of the world’s greatest humanitarian projects. AS THE FOUNDER, HOW WAS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION BORN, OR WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GET INTO DISASTER RELIEF SPECIFICALLY? GEM is definitely my life’s work now. Gem is a culmination of all my careers and it intertwines everything I’ve always known I should do. As far back in the early nineties, when I was promoting clubs on South Beach I would sometimes go buy food for the homeless and bring bags under MacArthur causeway. After being
GIVING BACK WITH MICHAEL CAPPONI OF GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION
GIVING BACK
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