Week 3 Children Feeding Progam
January always pretends to be slow, then suddenly it is not. A few days into 2023 and we are already counting down to the school bell — uniforms pressed, fees argued over at kitchen tables, children pretending they finished holiday homework. At ETCO we are doing what we love: feeding, listening, teasing, praying quietly while the pots boil.
Our “normal” Saturday has hovered around three hundred and fifty children at minimum. This stretch blew past that. We stopped for a head count when the courtyard felt fuller than usual — more than five hundred people, children and adults together, sharing shade and patience.
When the crowd grows, so does the shopping list
That jump is not a brag; it is a budget line. More mouths mean more maize meal, more vegetables, more fuel, more hands washing dishes. We are grateful to every giver whose M-PESA ping or cash bundle makes those extra plates possible — including neighbours who carried sacks when shops felt too far.
When schools reopen, we hope children carry more than full stomachs from our Saturdays — a little courage, a remembered song, a word of encouragement they can hold when the classroom feels too loud. If you gave this month, you were part of that overflow.
Ngong River Regeneration Network - Zone (1-6)
The Ngong River Regeneration Network Zone Coordinators (Zones 1–6) held a productive meeting with the Commissioners representing the Ngong River, chaired by Commissioner Benjamin Langwen, alongside Commissioners John Kioli and Dr. Loice Jepkemboi Kipkiror, together with Inspector Ashford - NRC Secretariat. The meeting was highly engaging and inspiring, leaving us even more energized and committed to advancing the river restoration agenda. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to not only regenerating our rivers, but also promoting a cleaner environment, encouraging food production through downstream farming, and creating sustainable job opportunities through riverine activities. #NgongRiverRestoration #NairobiRivers #EnvironmentalConservation #RiverRegeneration #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment #GreenJobs
World Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebration
In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, ETCO, in partnership with Rotary Club of Nairobi Connect and with support from the Safaricom Foundation, today donated 900 sanitary towels to girls at Joash Olum Primary School. This initiative was aimed at supporting the girl child by promoting menstrual dignity, boosting confidence, and helping keep girls in school so they can stay focused on their education and future careers.
Kikuyu Rotary Club Team site visit - partnership
It was a pleasure hosting the Nairobi Rotary Club Connect’s Yumbya Nyamai, who also represented Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB), alongside the Kikuyu Rotary Club Presidents—past, current, and incoming—George Ngotho, Patrick, and Marion respectively. We truly appreciated your visit to the site and your interest in the upcoming waste management project.