Victory Farms Kenya Supports ETCO.
Schools were closed, so the yard filled early — over 920 children, 230 elders, 125 youth, numbers that sound like pride until you remember why they matter: holidays stretch food math past breaking.
Victory Farms Kenya, led by Sharon and Christobel, rolled in with fish stacked like silver, sacks of maize and wheat flour, rice, cooking oil, greens, sanitary pads, soda, bread — logistics paid for so ETCO could focus on spoons and songs. Mart Stiekema at Victory Farms helped unlock what felt impossible on a single day.
Children played football until the dust went orange; someone drummed on a plastic jerican; a girl drew a fish with a broken crayon and held it up like a trophy. The crowd also whispered a truth we do not hide — we still need our own hall and field so no one eats in the rain.
Sponsor a sports afternoon next holiday — balls, whistles, juice — and we will put your name on a chalkboard that children actually read.
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.