Feeding Program Success
The Children’s Feeding Programme is the pulse of ETCO — the weekly proof that a community can feed its youngest members without waiting for perfect conditions. Every Saturday, volunteers gather while the sun climbs, chopping, stirring, setting out plates as if the whole morning were a rehearsal for generosity.
Donors send what they can — sometimes cash by M-PESA, sometimes sacks that arrive dusty from the market — and those gifts translate into hot food at lunchtime. We do not take that for granted; we pray for continued provision because empty pots on a Saturday would echo louder than words.
What success looks like
Success is a child learning a new song from a facilitator, two friends arguing good-naturedly over football, a shy newcomer getting a second helping without asking twice. If you want to keep those smiles funded, partner with us for the next Saturday — the menu changes, but the need does not.
Behind the scenes, someone reconciles receipts, someone negotiates a better price for tomatoes, someone texts a donor to say “we fed everyone.” That invisible work is part of the programme too — without it, the ladle stops. We are always looking for people who can give steadily, not only when a crisis trends online.
Parents sometimes tell us their child talked about “ETCO lunch” all week — that is the kind of feedback we write down when fundraising feels awkward. If you sponsor ingredients, ask us for a photo back; we will share what we can without embarrassing families.
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.