『Unpacking the #HireAfrica campaign and what it means for the future of employment and youth empowerment in Africa』のカバーアート

Unpacking the #HireAfrica campaign and what it means for the future of employment and youth empowerment in Africa

Unpacking the #HireAfrica campaign and what it means for the future of employment and youth empowerment in Africa

無料で聴く

ポッドキャストの詳細を見る

このコンテンツについて

 Welcome to Voices of Resilience Season 3, brought to you by Na'amal, a non-profit and social enterprise dedicated to empowering forcibly displaced individuals through dignified remote work. In this episode, we delve into the exciting and sometimes challenging landscape of AI and Africa's digital future.Co-hosted by Clay Lowe and Lorraine Charles, this conversation features Emmanuel Trinity, social entrepreneur, creative director, and founder of Era92, a Ugandan creative agency and impact organization that equips young people from underserved communities with digital and creative skills.Growing up in the slums of Kampala, Emmanuel experienced firsthand the cycle of poverty and lack of opportunity. Out of that experience, he launched Era92 as a mission-driven agency that not only delivers world-class branding and design for global clients, but also funds training for youth through its Elevate program. To date, Era92 has trained and placed hundreds of young people into dignified digital jobs, and with the #HireAfrica campaign, Emmanuel is working toward creating 10,000 jobs by 2025 and 100,000 by 2032.This episode dives deep into Emmanuel’s journey, the Era92 model of combining business with impact, and why Africa’s “youth bulge” represents not a crisis but a once-in-a-generation opportunity to position the continent as a global hub for creative and digital labor.About Our GuestEmmanuel Trinity is the founder of Era92, a social enterprise and creative agency in Uganda equipping disadvantaged youth with digital skills and connecting them to meaningful work opportunities. Through initiatives like the Elevate program and the #HireAfrica campaign, Emmanuel is reimagining how Africa’s young talent can meet global demand for digital services. He has been featured by outlets like BBC Africa for his pioneering role in building dignified employment pathways for young creatives.About Our Co-HostLorraine Charles is the co-founder and Executive Director of Na’amal, leading efforts to connect refugees and underserved youth to dignified employment in the digital economy. A researcher and thought leader on the future of work and displacement, she works with governments, NGOs, and businesses to design inclusive systems for digital livelihoods.Episode HighlightsEmmanuel’s JourneyGrowing up in Kampala’s slums and the turning point that led to founding Era92Balancing mission and sustainability while building a global creative agencyThe Era92 ModelHow the Elevate program trains and prepares youth for creative workStories of graduates who have transitioned into remote and agency rolesWhy mindset shifts and confidence-building are as important as technical skillsIntroducing #HireAfricaVision: creating 10,000 jobs by 2025 and 100,000 by 2032Why this campaign matters now and how it builds on Era92’s successThe role of partnerships, platforms, and global employers in scaling impactGlobal Labor Trends & Africa’s YouthWhy Africa’s youth bulge is an opportunity, not a crisisThe mismatch between global demand for digital services and African underemploymentHow remote work and creative industries can unlock Africa’s workforce potentialChallenges & OpportunitiesBarriers: infrastructure, inclusivity, fundingOpportunities: digital upskilling, entrepreneurship, global hiring shiftsEnsuring dignity and avoiding extractive outsourcing modelsClosing ReflectionsEmmanuel’s advice for African youth: lessons from his journeyWhat global businesses and allies can do to support #HireAfricaThe one opportunity Africa must not miss in the next decadeDiscussion TopicsBalancing business and impact in creative industriesThe #HireAfrica vision and its potential to reshape global hiringBridging gaps between African talent and global demandInclusive digital economies and systems for youth empowermentBuilding pathways beyond training: jobs, dignity, and entrepreneurshipConnect with Our Guest🌍 Era92 Website: https://era92.com🎨 Era92 Creative (Agency): https://era92creative.com 🚀 #HireAfrica Campaign Page: https://bgbn.mykajabi.com/HireAfrica2025🎓 Era92 Elevate Training Program: https://era92elevate.org📽️ Emmanuel Trinity – Founder Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On4Wf3rIzfw🎥 Era92: Training Young Creatives in Uganda (BBC Africa feature): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtYcNz9pTBE🔗 Era92 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/era92👤 Emmanuel Trinity on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanueltrinityConnect with Us:Na'amal Website: namal.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/naamal/posts/?feedView=all Instagram: _naamal_
まだレビューはありません