End-of-Year and New Year Wishes
End-of-Year and New Year End-of-Year Reflection: As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on a year of collective commitment and impactful strides at ETCO. Our gratitude extends to our dedicated team, steadfast partners, and resilient communities. Community Impact: In 2023, our holistic approach to community well-being yielded significant successes. The Feeding Program alleviated food insecurity, fostering a sense of community and support. Simultaneously, our commitment to environmental care resulted in cleaner, greener spaces through tree planting and waste management initiatives. These endeavors complemented the core of our mission – the establishment of the ETCO Computer Centre, a beacon of educational empowerment bridging the digital divide. Anticipation for 2024: As we look forward to 2024, our unwavering resolve to reduce crime, foster education, and catalyze positive change propels us into a new year filled with promise and fresh opportunities. Together, let's continue shaping a future where empowerment knows no bounds. New Year Aspirations: May the coming year be adorned with moments of growth, resilience, and unbridled joy. May our joint endeavors kindle transformations that resonate far beyond our immediate reach. Here's to new beginnings, shared triumphs, and a profound impact on the lives we touch. In the spirit of unity and collaboration, ETCO wishes you a festive holiday season and a New Year adorned with prosperity, good health, and limitless opportunities. Happy New Year! Warm regards, ETCO-EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY
Today, ETCO, in collaboration with local and international partners, hosted a community awareness and cleanup event in Soweto East village, Nyayo Highrise Ward, Lang'ata Constituency. The event was graced by notable figures such as Power Engineers' Don Stuartuvent, Erik Nquist, and Gino; Ecologists Without Borders' Cleve Stuart; Nairobi Rivers Commission's Rebecca Bor; Kounkey Designs Initiative's Ibrahim and his team, PAKPRO's Melissa Kasaba; and various Nairobi County officials including Assistant County Commissioner Rodrick Cheruiyot, District County Commissioner Eliud Waweru Ngung'u, area chiefs Isaac and Kennedy, and the office of the area Member of County Assembly representative, Moses Oyoo. Stakeholders from Ngong' Rivers Zone 2 and community members also participated.
On the second day of our site visits and meetings, the ETCO team participated in a capacity-building training provided by Care Kenya. This session was crucial for us to understand the importance of sharing household responsibilities to be supportive and effective family members. During this training, our environmental program partners, EcoWB and Power Engineers, joined us and gained insight into our activities beyond our environmental care initiatives.
Our partners from EcoWB and Power Engineers arrived yesterday. After a welcome meeting at IBIS Hotel, we took an evening walk to have an overview of the site and office. The 1st team to arrive was Cleve from EcoWB and Erik from Power Engineers.