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.
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.
ETCO Office Under Repair & Setup
We're working on improving our office to better serve our community. Once complete, the upgraded space will help us provide more efficient, organized, and accessible services. Thank you for your patience and continued support as we build a better environment for everyone. Stay tuned for updates!
Happy Father's Day
As a man. It's Okay to start all over again. Let someone love you correctly, genuinely, value you and respectfully if they have to. Somewhere in your 30s, 40s or 50s, you'll get the opportunity to rebuild your life after a negative loop. It's important you see that journey through. Keep going and don't ever give up. Strong.