Early Lunch at ETCO
Steam lifted off the sufurias before the queue was halfway through. By mid-morning at ETCO, metal spoons clinked against plates and someone laughed too loud — the kind of laugh that means relief, not a joke.
This was another Saturday feeding: over 350 children lined up with elders and a handful of youth, everyone holding a plate or a cup as if it were a small flag. New interns moved between tables, learning names, passing chapati, getting schooled by kids who know the drill better than anyone.
School fees and rent still bite. Hunger still arrives on Tuesday when Saturday feels far away. But on days like this, the room smells of stew and soap, and the noise is a kind of proof — that people showed up, that someone cooked, that a child ate until the belly went round.
Bring ugali flour on a Saturday, or come early to help chop vegetables — the interns will show you where the knives live.
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.
Planning Meeting with PSN - Waste Management Project
Today's ETCO had logistical planning meeting at PSN Office to discuss the upcoming waste management project... Good things take time.