From October 19 to 26, 2025, the WeCare-Association team once again travelled to Kenya to visit schools, communities and local partners in the Maasai areas.
The week was characterized by intensive encounters, valuable exchanges and moving moments that once again demonstrate the importance of continuous support in the areas of water, education and health.
The team was accompanied by Dr. Bobby Janson-Müller and Simone Hüther, who conducted a first aid course for teachers and Maasai women for the first time. Their commitment brought urgently needed basic medical knowledge to several communities.
The trip began with a visit to the Rehoboth School in the slums of Nonkoopir in Kitengela.
In recent years, the school has developed into a safe place for around 200 children – thanks to the comprehensive support of the WeCare-Association.
WeCare fully funds the Rehoboth School, including:
- Rent of the school premises
- all teachers’ salaries
- the daily school feeding program
- Learning and teaching materials
This support is effective: The children attend school regularly, receive a hot meal every day and experience education as an opportunity.
The pupils welcomed the team with songs, dances and poems. At the communal lunch, the team helped serve the food and distributed fruit – an important source of vitamins in an environment where malnutrition is widespread.
Seminar day in Olepolos - sharing, strengthening and passing on knowledge
Three training initiatives took place simultaneously in Olepolos:
- Teachers’ seminar
- First aid course
- Workshop for women
The team indirectly reached around 2,000 children through the nine participating schools – an impressive multiplier effect.
Teachers' seminar - Teachers as protectors of children
Under the motto
“Teachers as Protectors – Safeguarding Children in School and Beyond“
, over 40 teachers from nine schools shared their experiences.
Topics of the seminar:
- Protection from FGM
- Domestic violence and violence prevention
- Child protection in everyday school life
- Positive discipline without physical punishment
Many teachers spoke openly about their challenges and showed great determination to offer their students safe places to learn.
All participants received a certificate and a water bottle with the inscription “Water is Life” (English & Swahili).
First aid course - knowledge that saves lives
The first aid course, led by Dr. Bobby Janson-Müller and Simone Hüther, took place at the same time for the first time.
The participants practiced, among other things:
- Wound cleansing and care
- Stopping bleeding
- Correct application of dressings
- Infection prevention
Dr. Bobby had brought plenty of dressing and disinfection material with him and emphasized simple methods that can be implemented in everyday life.
The course brought basic first aid skills to the communities for the first time – and thus strengthened the protection of at least 2,000 children.
All nine schools also received first aid kits.
Workshop for women - strengthening economic independence
The workshop provided women with important basic knowledge about:
- simple bookkeeping
- Pricing
- Cost calculation
- small sales trainings
Many women understood for the first time that turnover does not mean profit.
The atmosphere was motivating, open and empowering – an important step towards more independence.
All participants received certificates and shopping bags with “Knowledge is power“.
Mperrishi - A village fights for water
One of the most impressive moments was the visit to the remote community of Mperrishi, where a new borehole is planned.
The situation is dramatic:
- Water supplies are extremely unreliable
- the access roads are barely passable
- Frequent breakdowns and hazards cause drivers to avoid the route
- WeCare is already working with the fifth company that is still able to deliver water.
The team visited the almost completely dried-up dam, the only source of water:
a murky, stagnant puddle – used by people, cattle and wild animals alike.
Despite the difficult conditions, the ongoing projects are having an impact:
- Number of pupils increased from 170 to 206
- Absences fell significantly
Dr. Bobby treated several injured people, including a girl with a severely inflamed hand – an impressive example of the lack of medical care.
Emboliei and Olpirikata - lasting changes
In Emboliei, the number of pupils has risen from 350 to 407 – thanks to the school feeding program and regular water deliveries.
Headmaster Mr. Immanuel is actively campaigning against FGM and is building a network of schoolgirls to protect girls at risk.
On the way to Olpirikata, the team met project manager Paul Ochilo in Kajiado, who gave valuable advice on the long-term maintenance of the planned borehole – including the idea of generating income for water costs by selling manure.
In Olpirikata, where WeCare financed a borehole back in 2012, the team was in for a pleasant surprise:
After 13 years, the system is still working perfectly!
Head Teacher Clement Nantui is also planning:
- a vegetable garden
- a bee project
Both are intended to strengthen the school’s self-sufficiency.
A strong sign of hope
The trip shows impressively how much can be changed in a year:
more children going to school
motivated teachers
empowered women
Growing awareness of health and child protection
The most important goal for 2026 remains clear:
The borehole for Mperrishi.
It will change lives – and secure education in the long term.
We would like to thank all our supporters from the bottom of our hearts.
Together we give the gift of education, water and a future – step by step.
