50th Week, 2022
Two weeks sat between us and the new year, but we did not rush the moment. We ate together, swapped stories, and let children rehearse skits they swore would be “even better in January.” Plates scraped clean; someone led a short prayer for safe journeys home; the afternoon light thinned over corrugated roofs.
2023, we promised ourselves, would not be a quiet repeat. Our Entertainment team is shaping an ETCO Cultural Music and Dance programme alongside wider art activities — spaces where children can channel energy into rhythm and colour instead of trouble. Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum keeps asking for evidence of talent; we want Kibera’s children to walk into class with portfolios, not excuses.
Closing the year, opening the next
None of that happens without you — the givers who kept beans in the pot when December felt expensive. Stay close; the new programmes will need instruments, costumes, patient instructors, and the same stubborn hope we brought to this fiftieth week.
🎓 ETCO Education Empowerment Program
📚 Holiday Tuition Classes Now in Progress! Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and stay academically active throughout the school holiday. Our experienced teachers provide quality guidance in all subjects, helping learners improve their understanding, confidence, and performance. ✅ All Subjects Available ✅ Supportive Learning Environment ✅ Open to Learners of All *High School* Levels
From Participation to Agency: ETCO at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab
Last week, ETCO represented Kibra at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab in Nairobi — where the real question wasn't youth participation, but youth agency. Here's what that means for our nine programmes, and an honest look at what it takes to build sustainably as a volunteer-run organisation.
Creating Impact, Building a Better Tomorrow
At ETCO, we're committed to creating lasting positive impact by keeping our environment safe and clean while creating meaningful employment opportunities for our communities. Through innovation and strategic partnerships with like-minded stakeholders, we're working together to achieve shared goals that drive sustainable development. We're also conducting a comprehensive economic survey to better understand the project's returns, impact, and scalability—ensuring every step we take is informed, effective, and built for long-term success.