 There are more than 7 billion mobile subscriptions worldwide today. However, 4 billion people still remain offline, socially and economically excluded from the global digital age. The power of mobile communications will give them the opportunity to join the digital age. With mobile broadband, mobile services and applications will mean far more than simple voice and data. ITU's Empowering Development Initiative is looking for ways to showcase and share effective services that, with the help of mobile technologies, will improve the lives of millions. mHealth can diagnose, treat and give patients and doctors vital information online. mLearning can supply high quality education through a mobile device. mGovernance means simpler, cheaper and on demand online access to public services. mCommerce opens up mobile business opportunities for entrepreneurs even in remote communities. mSport can engage and positively influence millions with sport. The ITU Empowering Development Initiative is a framework to share good ideas and real life successes that target the right ICT technologies, policies and business models. The ITU Empowering Development Initiative seeks to involve all stakeholders, leaders and decision makers to successfully partner and use mobile for sustainable development. Come and join the Empowering Development Initiative.