World AIDS Day 2025: ETCO’s Commitment to Health, Awareness & Protection in Digital Spaces
On 1 December the tent went up while dew was still on the grass. Organisations from Kibera set chairs in neat rows, and government teams laid out testing kits and pamphlets written in plain Kiswahili and English.
Nurses spoke about prevention, testing, and care without flinching. Young people asked questions they had carried for months. Parents listened when someone explained treatment as a daily routine, not a verdict.
Sixteen days, one conversation
The day also closed the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. ETCO has been running sessions on safe digital spaces — how harassment shows up in DMs, how misinformation spreads in groups, and how to report without shame.
We kept the link simple: when violence shows up online or at home, health risks rise. We stayed with names and faces, not slogans.
If you want a school or youth group session on digital safety in Kibera, write with your preferred dates — we book about one month out.
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.