Feeding for bonding
A child’s shoulders drop a little when the belly stops shouting. Then words come — sometimes shy, sometimes a flood — about school, about a brother who is sick, about a fear they would not say on an empty stomach.
That is why our Saturday feeding is more than calories. Steam from ugali and beans creates a kind of permission: you are safe enough to sit, safe enough to be seen. In that unhurried half-hour, a volunteer can ask about dreams without sounding like a survey.
We talk life skills the way neighbours talk — hand-washing, sleep, what to do when an adult makes you uncomfortable. Hard topics land easier when mouths are not clenched from hunger. We watch children practise listening, disagreeing without insult, apologising — small social muscles that classrooms assume but streets do not always teach, especially when a lane feels louder than a teacher.
Always grateful to everyone who makes this programme possible — from the auntie stirring the pot to the donor who tops up M-PESA when the price of maize jumps.
Last Saturday a boy described his teacher’s voice until the whole bench laughed — then went quiet when he added he wants to be listened to the same way.
If you want to sponsor a meal and join us for the circle afterward — not to lecture, but to listen — send us a message. Bonding is not a bonus feature. It is the point, and it begins when adults stop performing charity and start sharing time.
Ngong River Regeneration Network - Zone (1-6)
The Ngong River Regeneration Network Zone Coordinators (Zones 1–6) held a productive meeting with the Commissioners representing the Ngong River, chaired by Commissioner Benjamin Langwen, alongside Commissioners John Kioli and Dr. Loice Jepkemboi Kipkiror, together with Inspector Ashford - NRC Secretariat. The meeting was highly engaging and inspiring, leaving us even more energized and committed to advancing the river restoration agenda. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to not only regenerating our rivers, but also promoting a cleaner environment, encouraging food production through downstream farming, and creating sustainable job opportunities through riverine activities. #NgongRiverRestoration #NairobiRivers #EnvironmentalConservation #RiverRegeneration #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment #GreenJobs
World Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebration
In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, ETCO, in partnership with Rotary Club of Nairobi Connect and with support from the Safaricom Foundation, today donated 900 sanitary towels to girls at Joash Olum Primary School. This initiative was aimed at supporting the girl child by promoting menstrual dignity, boosting confidence, and helping keep girls in school so they can stay focused on their education and future careers.
Kikuyu Rotary Club Team site visit - partnership
It was a pleasure hosting the Nairobi Rotary Club Connect’s Yumbya Nyamai, who also represented Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB), alongside the Kikuyu Rotary Club Presidents—past, current, and incoming—George Ngotho, Patrick, and Marion respectively. We truly appreciated your visit to the site and your interest in the upcoming waste management project.