5 September 2021
Motivation Sunday
Alex Chamwada of Chams Media spent a Sunday in Kibera encouraging youth on career paths and passion—visiting ETCO, exploring Silanga Fitness Centre, and reminding us that joy also lives in grassroots connection.
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3 September 2021ETCO Cyber Furnishing + Children Feeding Program
On a busy Saturday, ETCO paired computer-centre furnishing with our usual children’s feeding—linking digital opportunity, local employment, and reliable meals for kids.
27 August 2021Good way to end this Month
School mid-term breaks bring more children to our feeding programme—and this week we were able to include elders too, ending the month with hope and full plates.
25 August 2021COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON SECURITY MATTERS
After repeated fires and violent crime in Nyayo Highrise Ward, ETCO convened a frank community discussion on security—turning grief into practical resolutions neighbours can act on together.
23 August 2021Angry August
A painful month of fires in Kibera culminated in another outbreak at Sunday Studios—displacing families and renewing ETCO’s call for slum upgrading and a local fire station.
17 August 2021Compassion is a blessing
After fire left many Silanga families with almost nothing, ETCO distributed women’s clothing donated by supporters—small items that restore dignity and warmth in crisis.
25 June 2021Cold Season but we still have to eat
When the city is cold, hunger still shows up on time. ETCO Kenya keeps our feeding rhythm steady—hot food, safe play near our kitchen office, and visits that remind children they are seen.
17 June 2021No excuse for not giving a hand when needed
There are enough resources in the world for no one to go hungry—yet neighbourhoods still need practical help today. ETCO is grateful to donors who supply equipment and materials so our programmes can run with consistency.
15 June 2021Day of an African Child (DAC)
On Day of the African Child, ETCO stood with partners to celebrate children, raise Agenda 2040 awareness, serve hot meals, plant seedlings, and award learning materials—because rights should feel real on the ground.
10 June 2021Personal peace comes from full stomach.
Freedom means little if a child cannot eat. ETCO Kenya anchors its feeding work in that truth—peace begins where basic needs are met with consistency and respect.
20 May 2021Act of Care & Affection
Love can look like a ladle and a listening ear. ETCO believes feeding is a profound act of care—especially when we pair meals with awareness and advocacy for children who need champions.
13 May 2021"If you cant feed 100 people, just feed one child...."
You may not feed a hundred people today—but you can feed one child with consistency. ETCO’s Saturday rhythm tries to ensure children in Kibera find at least that anchor of hope.