The next 5-year phase of WE-Care builds on past successes to broaden its scope. It will now advocate for not only unpaid care workers but also those in vulnerable, underpaid roles such as cleaners, childcare workers, and community health workers. The program aims to secure fair wages and improved working conditions for these essential workers.
Young people in Kenya shoulder a significant share of UCDW affecting young women and limiting their access to education, economic opportunities, and decision-making spaces. Recognizing these challenges, the webinar aimed to unpack the bill, identify gaps, and propose actionable solutions to ensure the care agenda is integrated into youth policies.
On 29 November 2024, Oxfam partnered with artist Crazy Kennar to create an edutainment skit aimed at raising awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) against domestic workers. The skit resonated with the public, garnering over 3,000 reactions.
The Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF) answered this call to action with unwavering commitment, utilizing its platforms to spark conversations and advocate for policy change regarding the rights of women and girls across the African continent.
Bekezela HBC showcased its impactful work in Bubi, illustrating through practical examples of storytelling and community-driven models how the organization engages key stakeholders as allies in addressing unpaid and underpaid care work.
The campaign commenced with an engaging online discussion on the Community Podium WhatsApp platform, which boasts 505 members from diverse sectors including government, the private sector, academia, and civil society. The conversation delved into the often-unseen realities of unpaid care work, with women vocalizing their concerns about the unequal division of household responsibilities.
In a collaborative effort, Oxfam in Africa, the WE-Care Program, and Oxfam in Canada organized a face-to-face meeting to review, reflect, and plan for the strategic deepening of regional care advocacy in the African continent.
In October 2024, the Association of Women in Agriculture Kenya (AWAK) had the opportunity to attend the Seoul Smart Life Week 2024 summit in South Korea to promote its advocacy efforts around unpaid care and domestic work.
In celebration of the International Day of Care and Support, Youth Alive! Kenya hosted an inspiring X Space on 28 October 2024 to honor achievements, reflect on the journey of care advocacy, and envision the future of the care economy, attracting 194 live listeners.
On October 7-8, 2024, the Hewlett Foundation, in collaboration with consultants from ITAD, convened a crucial outcome harvesting workshop with the WE-Care team. This two-day intensive session focused on strategies for advancing economic and gender equality through increased support for unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW).
