Day of an African Child (DAC)
The Day of the African Child is marked across the continent with speeches, ribbons, and promises — but in Kibera, it also tastes like something. On this day, partners rolled in alongside ETCO: Aboro, CBC Kenya, Narec, Janris Foundation, SIRMAX, KCERT, Zuri Initiative, Mirror of Hope CBO — different logos, one shared stubborn belief that children should be more than a theme.
Agenda 2040 was unpacked in plain language — rights, safety, education — not as a document for shelves, but as a conversation young people could actually use on Monday morning.
We served food to more than 800 people — plates passed hand to hand until the steam blurred the edges of the afternoon. Primary schools brought classes to share the meal, laughter mixing with the serious business of eating while you still can.
Trees, trophies, and textbooks
Seedlings went into soil — small green bets on a cooler future. Winners walked away with learning materials — pencils, books, the small things that tell a child school is still possible. On the pitch, Chemichemi lifted the 2021 championship over KISUG Runners Up; the dust rose, the crowd roared, and for a moment the day felt like childhood should: loud, sweaty, unfair only in the way games are.
Hashtags fade; full stomachs and planted trees stay in the body and the ground. If you want the next African Child Day to be bigger — more meals, more seedlings, more prizes — partner with us early, not only when the calendar reminds you.
🎓 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.