In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Stephane Aoki, founder of Elevate Côte d’Ivoire, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underprivileged Ivorians by providing job opportunities and fostering self-reliance. Stephane shares his personal journey growing up in the Ivory Coast and how his experiences inspired the mission of Elevate.

-Why job creation is at the heart of Elevate Côte d’Ivoire’s mission

-The ripple effects of stable income on healthcare, education, and family well-being

-Balancing financial assistance with the goal of self-reliance

-The importance of understanding community needs and tackling the root causes of poverty

Stephane also highlights inspiring success stories of individuals who have transformed their lives through Elevate’s programs, and he discusses how collaboration and partnership play a critical role in their work.

Elevate Côte d’Ivoire – Empowering Ivorians through jobs and opportunities

MIT OpenCourseWare – Development Economics – Recommended resource for understanding poverty solutions

Stephane Aoki on LinkedIn – Connect here

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