WUSC in Kenya

18/05/2026

Join us on Thursday 11th June 2026 to learn about the *undergraduate and Graduate/master's scholarship* opportunities available to Young Women and Girls under the *Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program*

Join us to *get clear information on available scholarships, application criteria, guidance on the application process, timelines, and the chance to engage directly with University representatives* from across Africa and beyond.

Register through scanning the QR code on the poster or through clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9j2SV4J9Q2GiJQU36JJhsQ #/registration

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12/05/2026

Ruth Muendo, our WUSC Kenya Country Director and ACT Project Director, delivering her opening remarks at the 2026 ECD Webinar Series on *Empowering Women & Men through Enhanced Childcare Support Systems*, happening now.

In her remarks, Ruth emphasized that we cannot build effective childcare systems without men. Engaging men in decision-making spaces, and working with community leaders to shift norms, so that men are not “helping,” but are recognized as equal partners in care.

Going forward, this means childcare must be treated as a core economic investment, not a social afterthought. When childcare is intentionally integrated into systems and policies, the impact is clear:
• Women participate more in the economy
• Families become more stable
• Children thrive
• Communities grow more resilient

We must be willing to invest and have more men actively involved at the scale required to drive meaningful change within this sector.


World University Service of Canada (WUSC-EUMC) WUSC - Malawi Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada Network for KENYA

04/04/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of showcasing WUSC’s work in Kenya at the International Women’s Day 2026 Forum, hosted by the High Commission of Canada to Kenya in partnership with Supivaa Advisory Group.

Under the theme “Investing in the Future: How Partnerships Advance Women and Youth,” the forum created space for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and connection across the ecosystem.

A key highlight was the Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya, H.E Joshua Tabah visit to our exhibition, where he had a conversation with WUSC Kenya Country Director Ruth Muendo, around Action for paid Childcare Sector Transformation (ACT) Project, an initiative that seeks to transform paid childcare from a job of last resort into a dignified, fairly compensated, and recognized profession.

Through the ACT Project, WUSC is working to:
• Strengthen networks of women childcare providers
• Support gender-responsive childcare policies
• Professionalize the childcare workforce
• Promote accountability for workers’ rights
• Improve access to tailored financial and business support

31/03/2026

Last week, the ACT Project supported a powerful public participation forum in Nairobi on the ratification of ILO Conventions C189 (Domestic Workers) and C190 (Violence & Harassment).

In his address, Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Mr. Shadrack Mwangolo Mwadime, described ratification as a forward-looking investment. One that reinforces Kenya’s constitutional commitment to fair labour practices, advances gender equality, and supports national priorities under Vision 2030, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

WUSC Kenya Country Director, Ruth Muendo, also joined the national dialogue, spotlighting the urgent need to strengthen protections for domestic workers.
Her message was clear: ratifying C189 and C190 is a critical step, but it’s not enough. Real change requires stronger legal protections, expanded social protection, and sustained investment in training and professionalizing childcare work.

Because when we amplify workers’ voices and recognize care work for what it is, we move closer to fair wages, better working conditions, and dignity for the women who care for our children every day.

23/03/2026

Current Applications Open at Arizona State University (ASU):

Graduate Certificate Pathways:
Application link*- https://mcfscholars.asu.edu/phase-three-innovation-and-technology
• Graduate Certificate in Global Management: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/TBTGMGRCT/global-management-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-graduate-certificate
• Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management : https://careercatalyst.asu.edu/programs/supply-chain-certificate/
• Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Business : https://careercatalyst.asu.edu/programs/cis-565-fa26/

The application closes *Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 23:59 GMT. *

For more information, review the Frequently Asked Questions page : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KbcDumHoqqLhlmxFQV6JgiAQeyj2JcpAdkevutfXN9I/edit?usp=drivesdk

For individuals who may not meet the eligibility criteria for the Scholars Program, Arizona State University offers certificate opportunities through the Thunderbird School of Global Management’s 100 Million Learners initiative. These programs provide accessible professional learning opportunities, and many participants later pursue fully funded degree opportunities through programs offered by Thunderbird and Arizona State University. Learn more: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/lifelong-learning/100-million-learners

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19/03/2026

For more than 40 years, WUSC has partnered with post-secondary institutions across Canada through the Student Refugee Program (SRP) to expand access to education and resettlement for young refugees.

Through our new Strengthen Skills Training Ecosystems & Pathways (STEP) initiative, funded by Global Affairs Canada, we will scale up our work to support additional refugees and host community members.

STEP is focused on delivering sustainable solutions that connect youth to meaningful employment in Kenya and around the world, including in sectors that will strengthen the Canadian economy.

16/03/2026

The WUSC Youth Advisory Council came together for the very first time! Earlier this week in , incredible young people from across the globe worked side-by-side to set priorities for the next two years.

➡️ Their leadership is what drives change, and this inaugural meeting marked the beginning of a very exciting journey. We're inspired by the ideas, energy, and collaboration that will help shape WUSC's work moving forward.

Stay tuned for more photos and stories from the field! 🎥

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Le Conseil consultatif jeunesse de l'EUMC s'est réuni pour la toute première fois ! Plus tôt cette semaine à , de jeunes personnes incroyables venues du monde entier ont travaillé côte à côte pour définir les priorités des deux prochaines années.

➡️ Leur leadership fait avancer le changement, et cette réunion inaugurale marque le début d'un parcours très prometteur. Nous sommes inspiré·es par les idées, l'énergie et la collaboration qui contribueront à façonner l'avenir du travail de l'EUMC.

Restez à l'affût pour plus de photos et de récits du terrain! 🎥

08/03/2026

Did you know?

ILO Convention 189 recognizes domestic and childcare workers as workers with the right to:
✔ Fair wages
✔ Rest hours
✔ Social protection
✔ Written contracts

Through the ACT project, women childcare providers are strengthening their collective voice and demanding better conditions.

When we give care workers decent work, we gain dignity and economic stability for millions of women.

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we are embracing the them .
When we give childcare providers rights, protection, and recognition, we gain stronger families, safer communities, and thriving economies.

Care is not charity. It is work. And work deserves dignity.

04/03/2026

Join us for the Graduate Virtual Outreaches on Zoom to learn more about the Graduate scholarship opportunities under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program on 11th and 12th March 2026

11th March - Information session for Graduate scholarship opportunities in Universities within Africa
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OyzkyEUmSZWYsVWpDY8SSw #/registration

12th March- information session for Graduate scholarship opportunities in Universities outside Africa

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S92rDK28RFCgk-2d8_9nRQ #/registration

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