God’s Harvest: 210 Youth Graduated from Elevate class 2022
At era92 elevate We’re on a mission.
Unlock opportunity for the underrepresented by increasing access to technology skill development and job creation.
We believe Opportunity starts with education and as we reflect on the years that we have run the Elevate Program we have been strengthening these five pillars of Applying Faith, Improving Opportunity, Increasing employability, transforming education and investing in education. This year’s graduation was unique and a blessing because the fruits show that our young people are well equipped.
This Event was Named God’s harvest by our founder Emmanuel Trinity, when you look at hope and the dreams unlocked
This year’s graduation was indeed God’s harvest. The effort from our key sowers in supporting the Elevate Program validated the dreams of many young people living in underserved communities. The special day was graced by Steve and Christina Steward, our partners from Impact Nations and the Journeys of Compassion team.
We hit another milestone that pushed us to 1700 Skilled Jobs created so far and 60 of our graduates were already in job placements; read one of the stories here.
Key Stats you know about this year’s graduation
Graduated- 210
Motion Graphics – 70
Graphics Design – 55
Website Development – 10
Photography and Filmmaking – 35
Computer Studies – 30
Internship placements – 60
Freelancers – 40
Impact Story
A head for design. A heart for the world.
Christian’s parents separated when he was only 3 years old, making his mother take full custody of him. In 2008, Christian and his mother moved from Congo to Uganda in search of a better life. Christian found it hard to adapt to his new environment because he could not speak and was constantly being bullied.
Christian also could not attend primary school because his mother could not afford to pay his school fees. To help his mother run the household, Christian took up a number of casual jobs such as lifting construction materials at sites and vending second hand clothes in Kampala.
A glimpse of hope started appearing in Christian’s life when his mother fell in love with another man. Christian’s step father owned a retail shop in Kosovo which gave Christian hope that he would finally start school.
Two months into their relationship, Christian’s step father started picking up fights with his mother. He would return home most evenings drunk and beat Christian and his mother to the pulp.
Inorder to protect Christian, his mother sent him to his father’s house where his life has forever changed. Under the influence of his older sister who was taking Computer Studies at the Elevate Program, Christian finally got an opportunity to attain an education.
He enrolled for Graphics Design class and recently graduated. Christian now works as a Graphics Designer at era92 Elevate.
“I want to use design to create awareness around domestic violence and impact the lives of many. I’m grateful to the Elevate Program for giving this tool”Christian, Elevate Graduate 2022.