Happy for partnerships
Last Saturday, the pots were on early. Steam rose above plastic chairs as children filed in for githeri, greens, and whatever the kitchen could stretch — the ordinary miracle of a meal when the week has been thin.
Spoons scraped metal bowls; a little girl debated whether her neighbour got more beans — small arguments that only happen when bellies are actually full.
ETCO did not do it alone. The Uebert Angel Foundation and The GOOD News stood beside us, ladling and laughing, making sure seconds found the smallest plates first. In Kibera, partnership is not a slogan on a banner; it is someone choosing your queue before their own meeting.
We keep saying thank you because the need does not take a holiday. Each week more families knock; each week we try to answer without turning children away. That rhythm is only possible when friends refuse to drift.
If you have ever shared ugali from one pot with cousins you did not choose, you know what this feels like — crowded, imperfect, and somehow enough for the moment.
A volunteer wiped a child's chin with the edge of her leso; the child giggled, beans stuck to their teeth — the kind of beauty budgets never line-item.
Want to help keep Saturdays honest? Send support through channels we publish on our pages, or volunteer to serve. A bowl of food is a small thing until you are the child receiving it — then it is the whole afternoon.
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.