Environmental Care - Dirt is Fertilizer
Most of informal settlement areas are normally perceived to be so dirty. ETCO has resoluted to working towards ensuring that the informal settlement communities are kept clean and safe for all the living creatures.
We therefore endeavor to do community clean up services more often in different places.
we've also partnered with several other environmental friendly organizations in trees planting in various schools and street cleaning.
We also advocate for and enlighten our community members of the need to utilize their small spaces for urban farming. Which also acts as a source of food security at a point in time when well taken care of.
Our environmental department has come up with a project plan of helping the government of Kenya and other interested organizations in reclaiming the Nairobi Dam.
The project is not only meant to sustainably stop solid waste from flowing into the dam, but also create a sustainable job opportunity for the community members.
International Women's Day 2025
Today, ETCO, in collaboration with the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) partners, hosted a vibrant International Women's Day celebration at Canaan Estate Community Hall. The event brought together over 410 participants, highlighting the importance of gender equality, women's empowerment, and community solidarity. The day began with a powerful procession from AMREF in Laini Saba - Kibra to Canaan Estate, symbolizing unity and the ongoing fight for women's rights.
Early Lunch at ETCO
Diving deeper into the year with our children feeding program, yesterday's session at ETCO was filled with warmth, laughter, and nourishment. With the dedicated efforts of our team and the new interns, we ensured that over 350 children, along with elderly and youth members of the community, received a well-prepared meal. The presence of the interns brought fresh energy and enthusiasm, giving us hope for expanded children’s activities and engagement. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to ensuring that no child in our community goes hungry, and that every Saturday is a moment of joy and connection.
Sports: Final Whistles Tournament - Day 1
Yesterday, ETCO and partners proudly hosted the Final Whistle tournament under the theme Sports for Sobriety, under the Sports Department headed by Andrew Ayuma AKA: Mnyakuzi. This event, scheduled from January 19th to February 23rd, 2025, is ongoing and aims to promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices among male youth through the power of sports. The tournament will bring together 14 teams to compete every Sunday at the Undugu Ground, creating an engaging and supportive environment for participants to channel their energy and talents constructively. By using football as a platform, ETCO seeks to address societal challenges such as substance abuse while fostering teamwork, discipline, and community engagement.