2024 A year of transformative impact
Hello era92 family, this year alone, we have seen the hand of God in our work and we have watched our impact double in the communities that we serve.It’s been a year of transformation and progress, and we are excited to share with you the most remarkable highlights of this incredible journey.
92 Cafe, which opened in March, operates as a social enterprise focused on providing employment opportunities and skills training in the hospitality industry. By offering hands-on experience, the cafe helps individuals from diverse backgrounds build sustainable careers, while fostering community development and personal growth.
Our vision expanded in August when we opened an Elevate booth in Jinja, extending our reach and impact to more young people, helping them unlock their potential and build brighter futures. With this booth, we are empowering young people in Jinja by equipping them with marketable skills that open doors to both self-employment and career opportunities in fields they are passionate about.
As part of our growth, we acquired new land to build the Elevate Hub main campus. This facility will help us innovate, improve teamwork, and support our expanding operations, allowing us to serve our clients and community better and achieve even more.
era92 Elevate graduation
On November 23rd, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 850 students from the Elevate Program, marking a significant milestone across all four communities we serve. This achievement highlights the dedication, hard work, and resilience of the students. Each graduate has completed a transformative journey, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that will empower them to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
This new space will support over 600 students, provide office space for 50 entrepreneurs, house era92 Creative, feature a fellowship center, and serve as a co-working and event space for Uganda’s redemptive entrepreneur community. With this expansion, we can offer even more support to help young people succeed and reach their full potential.
We have established partnerships with 45 global employment organizations to create meaningful job opportunities for the young people we are empowering through skills development in underserved communities. This initiative not only provides these individuals with a pathway to stable, well-paying jobs, but also helps break the cycle of poverty, fosters economic independence, and contributes to the overall growth and resilience of their communities.
Our team continues to grow, and this year, we’re excited to welcome 25 new employees who are playing a key role in helping us achieve our mission. Many of these talented individuals have joined us through our Elevate Program, which has provided them with valuable opportunities and training. We’re proud to see them thrive and contribute to our success as they embark on their careers with us.
Our office expansion is complete! The new space offers additional workstations, modern collaboration areas, and upgraded amenities to support our growing team. This expansion has already made a positive impact on our productivity and teamwork. We’re excited to continue thriving in our larger, more dynamic environment!
As we prepare to step into 2025, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead. Together, we will continue to empower young people, transform communities, and build a brighter future.
From all of us at era92, we wish you a joyful and prosperous New Year! Thank you for being an integral part of our journey—we can’t wait to continue working together to create even greater impact in the year to come.
Cheers to 2025! 🎉