ABOUT US
ETCO-Empower the Community is a Community Based Organization (CBO) seeking to curb the rising numbers of crime, substance abuse and poverty through environmental care, education, sports development, arts and business innovations for sustainable employment.
We have been successful in community outreach programs and notably in food & non-food donations, community sensitization programs, sports and music talent searches among other activities. Our solutions are strategically organized into various departments to enable us to attain both short and long-term goals.
ETCO was founded on 1st January 2020 and registered on 20th July 2020 as a Community Based Organization (CBO).
THE TEAM
COLLINCE ONYANGO
Founder/CEO
Other Duties Include:
Country Director
Chairperson
MAGGY TASSIA
Volunteer Director
Other Duties Include:
Director of Fundraising
Founder & Producer ETCO Theater Africa
ASHA HASSAN
Community Health Volunteer (CHV)
Other Duties Include:
Gender Based Violence Teacher
ALEX DEVEREUX
Partnership Director
Other Duties Include:
Legal Aid Consultant
RAPHAEL OPIYO
Environmental Director
Other Duties Include:
Gender Based Violence Teacher
FATNA JUMA
Hospitality Director
Other Duties Include:
Children Empowerment Program Manager
MOSETI NYAENYA
Programs Manager
Other Duties Include:
Ass. ICT Director
JOSEPH TAKO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Other Duties Include:
Projects Advisor
ANDREW MMANYI
Sports Director
Other Duties Include:
Assistant Chairperson
Operations Manager
LUCAS OPAL
ICT Director
Other Duties Include:
Children Mentor
OUR VALUES
We commit ourselves to the following values for performing our work with integrity, sincerity, and attachment and to set the example for others.
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Working with a team spirit.
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Respect for human life.
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Educational success.
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Environmental sustainability.
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Uplifting talents and skills
OUR SERVICES
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Children Feeding Program
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Education Empowerment
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Environmental Care Programs & Awareness
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Legal Aid Connection
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Sports Empowerment
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Business Empowerment
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Arts
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Health and Sanitation
OUR IMPACT
In our first year of operation we are proud to have engaged with 6600 families throughout Nyayo Highrise Ward and surrounding neighborhoods. We have intentionally focused on the slum side where community members are most vulnerable.