56 | Faith Without Borders: Stéphane Akoki’s | Journey from Poverty to Purpose

From the streets of Côte d’Ivoire to the bustling cities of China and the classrooms of the United States, Stéphane Akoki’s life is a testament to God’s grace and the power of perseverance. After being scammed and stranded in a foreign country, Stéphane chose faith over fear, learned a new language, and rebuilt his life from scratch. Today, as the founder of Elevate Côte d’Ivoire, he’s helping others break free from poverty through education and opportunity.

In this conversation, we explore how resilience without a roadmap can shape your destiny, why faith is the ultimate anchor in adversity, and how turning personal struggles into purpose can transform not just your life, but an entire community.

Despite his success, Stéphane maintains a remarkable perspective on his complicated past: "If I were to re-architect my life, I would tell God I'm happy that I started where I started. I wouldn't have been able to appreciate life and the blessing of wealth if I had not started where I started."

Discover how faith, resilience, and purpose can transform not just a life but potentially an entire continent. Visit OneElevate.org to learn how you can partner with Stéphane's vision for an Africa where talent doesn't have to leave home to thrive.

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