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.
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.