Who We Are
We One Action Network (WOAN) is a registered 501 c3 nonprofit organization based in Stanley, North Carolina (USA). We are committed to creating opportunities for bright minds and creative souls in Kenya, where most youths lack the opportunity to strengthen their abilities. We strive to exceed the highest standards of transparency while building and maintaining strong relationships.
Our work results in finding common ground to support initiatives that promote livelihoods outside the classroom. WOAN-supported initiatives are designed to encourage the highest standards of creativity and long-term self-reliance. Since our inception in 2018, we have positioned ourselves as part of the solution by engaging with local leaders who understand and successfully fill gaps and reduce barriers.
Our Focus
We One Action Network (WOAN) is committed to partnering with registered NGOs and community-based organizations. Our primary focus is educational learning (i.e., life skills, classroom) and other essentials, including mentorship programs, youth development, food and nutrition, school supplies and uniforms, and sanitary pads to keep young girls in school.
Our focus is on helping vulnerable youth progress their lives from point A to point B. We also listen “first” and then ask appropriate questions to better understand. This approach has helped WOAN effectively collaborate with many civic organizations and community leaders in the United States and Kenya. The result of our work is always to find various forms of sustainable solutions to help generate and maintain self-reliance.
What We Stand For
We One Action Network (WOAN) does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, tribe, marital status, or sexual orientation in our activities or operations. These include, but are not limited to, the hiring of staff or volunteers and the selection of projects, programs, schools, or services.
WOAN is an equal opportunity provider and we take measures to ensure no discrimination. We have a zero-tolerance policy against any form or kind of harassment. All incidents will be reported to the local magistrate office at the county or state level in Kenya, the United States, or beyond. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all team members, peer organizations, schools, and volunteers.
Poverty Rate In Kenya
The World Bank macro poverty outlook estimates that Kenya’s poor, those who live below $2 per day, will reduce from 19.2 million, or 35.7 percent of the population, in 2021 to 18.8 million, or 34.3 percent. The global lender projects that the number of Kenyans living below the poverty line will fall further to 18.7 million in 2023.
The 2020 Global Pandemic’s impact in Kenya saw most casual laborers laid off and affected by the curbs imposed by the government to contain the spread of the virus. The low-skilled workers also faced lower pay even as some jobs resumed. WOAN’s ultimate goal is to serve the most vulnerable youth and transform their lives through our projects and programs with local Kenyan-based organizations.
We One Action Network is committed to helping vulnerable and disadvantaged students and educators in Kenya.
