Kitui County policymakers are taking decisive steps to integrate the care economy into their development agenda, recognizing it as a crucial driver for both economic growth and gender equality. This commitment was solidified in June 2025 during a pivotal engagement convened by AWAK.
The Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF) has intensified its efforts over the past three months to champion the recognition, reduction, and redistribution of UCDW, making significant strides in promoting gender justice across the continent.
A young caregiver's candid remark – "I thought those funds were for people with connections" – underscored a pervasive belief among women whose daily unpaid care responsibilities often render them economically invisible.
A recent workshop in Sekota, Waghimra Zone of the Amhara Region, has highlighted a significant and encouraging trend: an increasing number of men and boys are actively embracing caregiving responsibilities within their households.
In a ground-breaking commemoration of the International Day for the Boychild on May 16, 2025, Youth Alive! Kenya, in partnership with Oxfam Kenya and the African Boychild Network, spearheaded a transformative event at Maisha Poa Centre.
Mother's Day 2025 took on a profound significance in the heart of Korogocho as Youth Alive! Kenya, in collaboration with Angaza Vocational Training Centre and Jionee Group, hosted a transformative event for mothers and caregivers of persons with disabilities.
Local WROs and other CSOs in Ethiopia have boosted their capacity to advocate for the recognition and value of unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW), following a two-day training organized by WE-Care partner, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA).
In a pioneering effort to dismantle deeply ingrained gender norms and rebalance the responsibilities of UCDW, Youth Alive! Kenya, in collaboration with the African Boychild Network, spearheaded a transformative male engagement session on May 2, 2025.
Under the bright morning sun of April 26, 2025, a powerful statement for inclusion and recognition unfolded in Korogocho as a vibrant crowd gathered for the "Husisha Wote" (Include Everyone) Walk.
The Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA), a key WE-Care partner, recently concluded a comprehensive capacity-strengthening training focused on the innovative outcome harvesting approach to program evaluation.
