Kibera Rugby Academy - Junior Rugby
Kibera slums has a lot of talents ranging from soccer, volley ball, among others. Rugby has been less focused on and most often our children either go for miles to look for this sport or completely ignore its importance and fun.....
Integrity, Passion, Solidarity, Discipline and Respect as the defining characteristics of rugby, ETCO aims at instilling these values to the children at an early stage to make them productive and responsible citizens in future. These values also ensures that Rugby maintains its unique character both on and off the field of play.
The Core Values enable participants immediately to understand the character of the Game and what makes it distinctive as a sport which is played by people of all shapes and sizes on different age grades and different genders.
It was our pleasure to not only receive training T-Shirts from Tatiana and her friends, but also to be visited by madam Sarah from the Kenya Rugby Union.
However, rugby needs good energy to play. Our current challenge is to get enough food for them to eat after training which is for energy and motivation.
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.