PROJECT A.C.E
Problem Statement
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s youth unemployment rate stood at 53.4% in 2023, with many disadvantaged young people trapped in poverty, particularly in urban slums like Makoko.
A primary challenge identified by our team is the lack of ambition and purpose among these youths, which makes them vulnerable to crime, endangering lifestyles, and the poverty cycle.
Without intervention, this cycle perpetuates, limiting access to education, economic opportunities, and personal growth.
Our Approach & Solution
Project A.C.E is a comprehensive 3-part initiative designed to bridge this gap by focusing on Access, Community Development, and Education. Through tailored programs, we aim to:
- Reorient mindsets for positive transformation
- Equip young people with essential education and career skills.
- Foster a sense of responsibility and leadership, enabling them to initiate positive changes in their communities.
We do this through a series of targeted interventions designed to tackle each aspect of personal and community development.
REORIENTATION
Mind re-engineering mechanisms to enable the beneficiaries imbibe a growth mindset.
Mental Liberation Conference
A 1-week intensive program employing transformational coaching and storytelling.
Mentorship Program
A 6-month program where beneficiaries are paired with a personal mentor to guide their learning.
Counselling & Therapy
Where necessary, beneficiaries receive professional help from licensed practitioners.
EDUCATION & CAREER
Up-skilling via formal education, vocational skill training, and job opportunities.
EdVenture Scholars Program
A comprehensive higher education scholarship covering Tuition support, Accommodation, and SME Business support.
Digital & Vocational training
We organize personalized vocational and digital skills training for our beneficiaries based on their interests and strengths.
Work opportunities
We secure apprenticeships/internships for our beneficiaries, and in other cases, help them set up their sole-trader businesses.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Value-driven education on servant leadership through trainings and impact-driven capstone projects.
Social Impact Accelerator
A 5-week social entrepreneurship accelerator that teaches impact principles and funds the best project/business ideas.
Impact groups
We provide guidance and resources to support impact groups that are birthed from our Social Impact Accelerator.
Featured Impact Stories
Hubert Hunye, Beneficiary
“For the past few years that Elevate came into my life, a lot of things have changed positively. I have been able to take part in programs that helped develop my skills, and as someone who is passionate about giving back to the less privileged, I have been able to exercise leadership qualities through what they have taught my colleagues and I in the community.”
Joshua Idowu, Beneficiary
“Before I met Elevate I was unable to do things on my own, but after I met Elevate, a lot of things changed about me. I am now able to stand and do things by myself. I am now the President of Makoko Student Association, I own a small game centre in the community, and by the special grace of God, I believe that I will get admission into University very soon”
Update – Joshua has since completed his HND Degree in Accounting.
How to support Project A.C.E
Donate to reach more youths
Offer pro-bono therapy and counselling services
Become a Career mentor
Donate a laptop
Send us an email at hello@elevateng.org to donate a laptop