Empowering Children
Through education as catalysts for the sustainable eradication of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, one rural school at a time.
WHY EDUCATION?
According to UNESCO, “of all regions, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of education exclusion. Over one-fifth of children between the ages of about 6 and 11 are out of school, followed by one-third of youth between the ages of about 12 and 14. According to UIS data, almost 60% of youth between the ages of about 15 and 17 are not in school.
Without urgent action, the situation will likely get worse as the region faces a rising demand for education due to a still-growing school-age population.”
Our vision is to alleviate poverty in under-served rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa by providing quality basic educational opportunities that empower children and youths to have a chance at rising above poverty to become self-reliant. weCare Africa has developed several educational programs which cater to disadvantaged children including one that is specially tailored to promote the importance of educating the girl child.
Our Approach
Clean Water
Our clean water project ensures that students in disadvantaged rural communities have access to clean water.
School Rehabilitation
Our school rehabilitation program focuses on construction of modern sanitary facilities in schools lacking such and renovation of dilapidated school buildings.
Health Education
Through this program we provide resources to help the schools we work with develop a comprehensive health education curriculum.
Girls’ Education
We promote girls’ education by conducting community outreach programs where families and community leaders are educated on the importance of educating the girl child.
Scholarships
Our scholarship program supports promising students, especially girls and orphans with the cost of attending universities and colleges.
Adult Education
We provide basic adult literacy programs especially for women, to empower them to make better decisions and ultimately be able to support their children's education.
OUR WORK
Clean Water Project
Commissioned on January 19, 2017, this water system now serves over 200 children who attend this primary school and their families.
Toilet / Sanitary Building Construction
This toilet / sanitary building facility construction project is part of a comprehensive rehabilitation project at Ikot Etenge Primary School.
Clean Water Project
This clean and safe water project was completed at C.A.C. Primary School No. 2, Ukan Akama, located in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom Nigeria.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
From volunteering to adopting a project to donating, there are so many ways to support the work we do. Your tax-deductible donation directly covers the cost of our projects and programs.
ADOPT A PROJECT
The weCare Initiative for Africa is a movement created to inspire a generation committed to helping children overcome poverty through education. We are interested in working with partners who share our passion and are deeply committed to the eradication of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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