ETCO, in collaboration with UN Habitat, the German Embassy, and the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC), organized a successful community engagement event at Canaan Estate Community Hall focusing on Nairobi Rivers. This gathering significantly promoted dialogue and cooperation, concentrating on the primary objectives, vision, and strategic approaches essential for the effective management of the Nairobi Dam and its associated tributaries.
Festival Month
As the year draws to a close, our children's feeding program has shown remarkable consistency and growth. The increased number of participating children means we'll need to expand our budget for next year. Despite some challenges, we're immensely grateful to everyone who has supported all our programs, not just the children's feeding initiative. Your support has been pivotal; without it, our accomplishments would have been significantly fewer.
Inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Today, we convened our inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we extensively covered various topics such as our 2024 strategic plan, financial statement report, our accomplishments, and the hurdles we faced.Departmental Directors delivered insightful presentations outlining their plans, challenges, and potential solutions.
Sharing is fun
The children feeding program at ETCO represents a vital initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity among youngsters. By providing nutritious meals, it not only tackles hunger but also fosters holistic development.
Increase in participants for the feeding program.
The Saturday Children Feeding Program by ETCO saw a remarkable increase in the number of participating children today. This surge is attributed to the ongoing school closures, as many kids are a few weeks into their long holidays, making them reliant on such programs for meals.
Community Engagement and Clean Up - Ngong Rivers
On November 20, 2023, a highly successful community discussions on the effects and opportunities brought about by poor drainage and waste management, and clean-up event took place, orchestrated through collaborative efforts with our esteemed partners, Power Engineers and Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB). This event was a testament to the impactful teamwork between these organizations, the German Embassy Ambassador via UN-Habitat, government bodies such as the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC), local community groups, and dedicated individuals. Notably, the active participation of the Nairobi Governor's 'Green Army' significantly magnified the event's positive impact.
Week 46 of 2023 - Feeding Program
The primary initiative at ETCO is our children's feeding program, which we carry out joyfully and with immense satisfaction. We invite anyone to join us as volunteers, partners, donors, or sponsors to bring smiles to children's faces on Saturdays, especially during these challenging economic times and extended holidays.
National Tree Planting Day
In Nyayo Highrise Ward, ETCO, in collaboration with Power Engineers , EcoWB, LLWF, ESNAC, Amani Kibera, Highrise Garbage Youth Initiative, and others, actively participated in a tree planting initiative today, planting 350 tree seedlings across different areas of Nyayo Highrise Ward. The event, overseen by Area Chief Mr. Kennedy, saw group leaders emphasizing the significance of environmental care and tree planting in an ecosystem.
Let's Go ETCO
ETCO's Saturday Children Feeding Program continues to make a significant impact on the community, and today's session was no exception. This feeding program has become a beacon of hope, providing nutritious meals and educational opportunities to underprivileged children.
Care for Environment
ETCO with the support from German Embassy, UN-Habitat, EcoWB & Power Engineers are collaborating with local groups along the Ngong River to clean and restore it. Community groups are focused on cleaning the river in their areas. This not only helps with their main goal but also brings fresh ideas, job opportunities, and better waste management for their nearby rivers.
Safe Space for children.
The impacts of El Nino are starting to affect the Kibera informal settlement. Schools are closed, making it important to monitor where children are spending their time and what activities they are engaged in. The major hazards they face include flooded waters, fast-moving water run-offs, and streams, in addition to waterborne diseases and malaria.
Urban October.
On this World Cities Day, ETCO, in collaboration with the Nairobi Rivers Commission, engaged with communities living along Nairobi Rivers to discuss environmental concerns and how to maintain the cleanliness of all Nairobi rivers. The event, themed "Let The Rivers Flow," took place at Pumwani Social Hall.
Increased Holiday demand for ETCO
Today's children's feeding program saw a significant increase in the number of participants, primarily due to the onset of a two-month holiday break resulting in school closures.