WE-Care tackles heavy and unequal unpaid and underpaid care work to create lasting change for women and girls in Africa and elsewhere in the world.
Joined September 2023
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5 Nov 2024
Care work is the backbone of society—recognized, shared, and well-paid. No more undervalued or invisible.
Let’s fight for the #RightToCare. #TogetherWeCare
#InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport
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Mar 30
Our latest newsletter is out!!!!!
Read more about what we've been up to over the past few months here: mailchi.mp/edb856287b87/we-c…
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29 Oct 2025
Across Africa, young people are leading bold conversations on Unpaid Care and Domestic Work (UCDW). Meet #AYNUA, the African Youth Network of UCDW Advocates that's amplifying youth voices for care justice. 💪🏽
#HardWorkPaysNothing #UniteForFairChange
@alf_NGR @OxfaminAfrica
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29 Oct 2025
“Care is not a burden; it’s a shared responsibility.” 💜
On this #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport, young Africans from #AYNUA share powerful reflections on what care means to them.
👉🏾 Read their voices here: drive.google.com/drive/folde…
#UniteForFairChange
#HardWorkPaysNothing
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29 Oct 2025
When young people lead, policies shift from mere talk to action.
Follow AYNUA’s journey in building a generation that values care and equality.
#AYNUA #HardWorkPaysNothing #UniteForFairChange
@alf_NGR @OxfaminAfrica
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22 Oct 2025
"Did you know that some people are paid only 1500 Kenya shillings (equivalent of 12 USD) per month for domestic work?? Is this fair compensation for work done?" @PurityJebor
@oxfamkenya @OxfaminAfrica
#TimeToCare
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22 Oct 2025
"Part of our influencing work is to quantify the value of unpaid care work, only then can governments see the implication of UCDW on the economy"
@PurityJebor @oxfamkenya
#TimeToCare
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22 Oct 2025
In the lead-up to the International Day of Care and Support, we’re joining @oxfamkenya for dialogues with stakeholders in Kenya’s care economy under the theme: “Care and Support for All: Realizing Human Rights for All Those Providing and Requiring Care and Support.”
#TimeToCare
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13 Oct 2025
The @_AfricanUnion will mark the International Day of Rural Women under the theme “Empowering Women Living in Rural Areas for Reparatory Justice
🗓️: 14 -15 October 2025
🕒: 9am - 5pm EAT
📍: AU HQ, Addis Ababa
To join virtually, register here: zoom.us/j/91928304756?pwd=SH…
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WE-Care retweeted
26 Sep 2025
Youth Alive! Kenya deeply condemns the tragic death of Ms. Zeitun Kavayo, a domestic worker in Kilimani. We call for a thorough investigation, urgent reforms, and stronger protections to ensure dignity, safety, and justice for all domestic workers. @OxfamCanada
@OxfamKE @GAC_Corporate
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WE-Care retweeted
26 Sep 2025
The colonial playbook is alive in the climate crisis: communities exploited, land grabs, unsafe jobs while corporations profit.
This is not a just transition.
👉Watch the full story & learn more in our new report.
policy-practice.oxfam.org/re…
#EndClimateColonialism #makerichpolluterspay
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WE-Care retweeted
25 Sep 2025
The global shift to renewable energy is captured by wealthy nations, leaving the Global South that holds most of the transition minerals with little benefit. Gerald Byarugaba, our Extractive Industries Advisor, joined Channel Africa to discuss this ⬇ youtu.be/di7mGGWefUk?si=AjnN…
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WE-Care retweeted
25 Sep 2025
How many more women must face online abuse before we act? Digital spaces should empower, not endanger. Protect women and girls online.
#EndOnlineGBV
#TechEquality
#EndTFGBV
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WE-Care retweeted
25 Sep 2025
Oxfam Kenya, through the Impact Small and Medium Enterprises Development Project, concluded a 3-day workshop where SMEs developed impact action plans, explored sustainable business models & sharpened pitches to investors. #ImpactSMEs #BusinessForGood
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22 Sep 2025
Join us online for an exciting UNGA80 side event on: Critical Perspectives on Beyond GDP: Embedding Care for People & Planet🫂🌍
📅 25th September 2025
⏰11am EST
Languages: English and Spanish
Register on Zoom through this link: 🔗us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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15 Sep 2025
Big news!!!! 💫💫
We're excited to share that our new website is now live!
Explore all our program updates, insights, resources and stories of change all in one place 👉: wecare.weeinitiatives.net
Be part of our journey, explore and share with your networks!
#MakeCareCount
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WE-Care retweeted
13 Sep 2025
📅 Save the Date!
Join @alf_NGR on Sept 17,2025,as we launch the African Gender Budgeting Network(#AGEBUN)! Let's champion #GenderResponsiveBudgeting & promote inclusive,equitable practices across all sectors.
#MakeBudgetsWork #Agenda2063
#InclusiveGrowth @unwomenAU @DrOlumi
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