Our Story: Elevating Communities
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact
We're not a charity—we're building sustainable change. At Elev-Eight, we empower ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things, creating a world where businesses thrive and communities flourish. Through business innovation and community collaboration, we're building a system where everyone has the opportunity to rise.
An Epifany
How Elev-Eight Began
Elev-Eight began with an epifany: to create authentic sustainable impact. We started in Kenya, building an IT hub for the Maasai, believing technology could change lives. But we fell into the charity trap—it didn’t work (yet). In Ghana, we set up a micro water business, but it wasn't sustainable, they took the filters though!. But, we weren’t giving up.
So, we took off across Colombia, living with indigenous communities, listening, learning. And then—everything changed. They didn’t ask for money. They didn’t want handouts. They wanted tools to grow their businesses, to protect their culture, their lands and to share their stories. Boom. Elev-Eight was born.
After 20+ years in the charity world, we knew the truth: Traditional aid doesn’t work. Donors come and go, but real change comes from within. We created a business that not only sustains itself but has already helped thousands of people—without relying on donations. A model that empowers, not enables. A cycle of entrepreneurship, storytelling, and digital growth. A bridge between modern and ancient worlds, where everyone wins.
Invest, Empower, Thrive
Invest in yourself - business
Empower someone else - Share your knowledge, skills and stories
Live an extra ordinary life - Create purpose in your life, Travel, explore, connect & be inspired.
Our Mission
Bridging digital innovation & indigenous wisdom
Our mission is to bridge digital innovation with indigenous wisdom, empowering communities to thrive in the modern world. We provide expert marketing services to businesses while reinvesting revenue into education, mentorship, and economic opportunities for underserved communities.
Pay it forward
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
We're about finding real, authentic people already making a difference in their communities and helping them reach even higher. At Elev-Eight, we provide the resources and support to elevate their impact and build sustainable futures..
Growth Partnerships
A New Kind of Agency
Elev-Eight is a social collective building Growth Partnerships with purpose-driven brands and the communities we co-create with. We create sustainable opportunities through digital innovation, ethical commerce, and transformative experiences.
The Power of Your Share
How Social Media Elevates Communities
Every like, comment, and share helps us reach a wider audience, generate more revenue, and empower more communities. Join our movement and help us spread the word!
100%
Of funds created go to creating social & sustainable impact.
8+
Communities where we drive human & environmental elevation
3,088+
People elevated to date.
Our Services
Scaling businesses through digital strategy, e-commerce, and storytelling—while creating real impact for communities worldwide.
The School of Elevation
Empowering communities with digital skills to build sustainable futures and create impact through entrepreneurship.
