It's Saturday again
Clouds stacked over Kibera like unpaid bills, and the wind carried a chill that made jackets feel thin. Rain was not a surprise; it was a promise. Still, the cooking fire caught, and the smell of warm food cut through the damp.
Bad weather changes logistics — tarps, earlier serving times, careful footing on slick paths — but it does not change the commitment. The children’s feeding programme ran because hunger does not pause for a forecast.
Children arrived with sweaters too thin for the breeze; steam from the pot made small clouds under the shelter. Someone joked that Nairobi cold is not cold until you have stood in line holding a metal plate — then everyone laughed because it was true. We served quickly, knowing the afternoon could turn worse before dark.
Seasons will shift; Saturdays remain. If you can help cover extra charcoal on cold weeks or waterproof storage for supplies, you are strengthening something that refuses to be weather-dependent.
After eating, some children linger just to stay dry — homework scribbled on a knee, shoes lined up near the door like a small fence. We clear space because cold rain should not mean cold neglect; if you have spare sweaters in good condition, we can pass them on with dignity.
Our team shows up earlier on grey Saturdays because reliability is part of care — children should not have to guess whether lunch is real. If you want to stand with us through the cold snaps, sponsor thermoses or a bulk tea purchase; small warmth travels far.
Project Site Visit by Rotary Club of IPSWICH (USA) and Kikuyu (Kenya)
It was a great and engaging day of partnership and learning as we hosted the International Rotary Club of IPSWICH team, led by Environmental Lawyer Chris and his wife, Jane, Former President of Rotary Club of Kikuyu Hon. George Ngotho and Rotarian Yumbya for a visit to our project implementation sites. The visit provided an opportunity to review the project areas on the ground, discuss implementation priorities, and strengthen our shared commitment to sustainable environmental and community development. We also had the opportunity to visit the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC), where we were hosted by Commissioner Dr. Loice Kipkorir, a member of the Ngong River Committee. We explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration and align our work with the Nairobi Rivers Commission's Restoration Framework.
Community Capacity Building Training
We are currently participating in the ongoing PROVE (Public Space Governance Research, Observation, Validation and Experimentation) Pilot Programme, a four-month initiative by Public Space Networks (PSN) bringing together 11 community groups from Kamukunji and Korogocho. The programme focuses on strengthening community organizations’ capacity to manage, protect and improve public spaces as well as restoring rivers and it's ecosystems. The ongoing capacity-building training is helping CBOs and community organizations better understand the connection between public spaces, river restoration and ecosystem conservation, while exploring practical approaches and stronger collaboration among communities, government agencies, development partners and other stakeholders.
🎓 ETCO Education Empowerment Program
📚 Holiday Tuition Classes Now in Progress! Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and stay academically active throughout the school holiday. Our experienced teachers provide quality guidance in all subjects, helping learners improve their understanding, confidence, and performance. ✅ All Subjects Available ✅ Supportive Learning Environment ✅ Open to Learners of All *High School* Levels