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WE Care

Our Values

Building together

The Mahero Library stands as a testament to community effort. Initiated by WE Care International, the project saw villagers contributing their time and resources, from laying bricks to painting walls. This collective endeavor not only resulted in a valuable educational resource but also strengthened community bonds

From adversity to advocacy

We believe sustainable growth is achieved through empowerment. With support from WE Care, Joseph B. Owino has overcome significant challenges, including a permanent injury and financial hardships.  Joseph pursued his education at Mt. Kenya University with determination and became an advocate for inclusive education, embodying the transformative power of opportunity

Maximizing impact with every resource

WE Care International's commitment to stewardship is evident in our initiatives, such as the collaboration with the Portland Reading Council. Together, we provided essential educational materials to students and educators in Mahero village, ensuring that every contribution directly enhanced learning opportunities and literacy

​Transparency in every step

During the construction of the Mahero Community Library, WE Care International worked closely with local leaders to ensure that every donation was accounted for and the community stayed informed throughout the process. This commitment to transparency earned us the 2025 Bronze Seal from Candid, a leading nonprofit evaluator, recognizing our dedication to ethical stewardship and public accountability

WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON DESERVES THE CHOICE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY NOT DEPENDENCE

Our story

Water and Education Care International was formed as a not-for-profit organization in 2017 in order to expand the mission Jon Steiner, the founder, started in 2004. Student support and community water project are now concentrated in and around the Mahero village in Western Kenya

Our Journey

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2004

Founder, Jon Steiner meets and sponsors university students in Kenya and Mali

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2009

Steiner expands support to secondary students in impoverished rural Kenya

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2015

Sponsored nursing students graduate

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Accounting friends,

family, and former colleagues offer support for extended outreach

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Financed excavation of reservoir in drought-stricken community

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2016

WE Care International founded as 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. Current board established

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2017

Fundraising campaign launched to finance deep well water project

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2018

Completed the 1st Water Ecosystem project at Mahero community, Kenya

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2019

Start building the first lady-only latrine, providing more privacy and better condition for the ladies in the village

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Raised funds for future projects through auction

Received beautiful hand-made quilt blanket from our student's family member as appreciation of WE Care International â€‹

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2020

Installation of gutters and 10,000 liter storage tank at Mahero High School to provide clean water
 

New latrine facility for girls at Mahero school completed

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2020

Operation of a community well drilled two years ago converted from electricity to solar power

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2021

Construction begins on a resource center for local students. Intended as a youth enrichment center and a community access for electricity to charge phones and other electronics​

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2022

Mahero Library & Resource Center is completed. Students contribute by landscaping the surrounding area

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Surgery

2023

WE Care funds agriculture workshop at the Learning Center with Siaya County farmers and educators

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Emergency surgery and chemotherapy supported for student Lewis, diagnosed with cancer

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2024

Tuition costs nearly double across Kenya. WE Care strengthens its focus on retaining and supporting current students

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Repaired a broken hand pump to restore clean water access for hundreds of residents after local flooding.

About Us

Contact

Water and Education Care International (WE Care International) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in the State of Oregon, U.S.A 

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