In the 22nd week of 2023, the Children Feeding Program continues to thrive, attracting an increasing number of participants each day. Since it's the weekend, specifically Saturday, both children and adults are typically at home rather than attending school or work. ETCO is delighted to foster a strong connection with the community by offering one meal every Saturday and sharing in the joy it brings.
Additional Engagements
Today at ETCO, in addition to our regular feeding program, we organized a drawing and painting session to inspire children who are interested in art to develop their talents. The purpose of this activity was to identify children who show potential and can be enrolled in dedicated drawing and painting classes.
Meeting about Nairobi Dam and it's Tributaries
ETCO had a successful meeting with representatives from SHOFCO (C.E.O's Office) - Harry Jameson and EcoWB - Cleve Steward & Stuart Buchaman to discuss the Nairobi Dam and its tributaries. The meeting included Moseti Nyaenya and Collince Onyango from ETCO. The plans discussed involved initiating monthly Community Clean Up programs that would eventually expand to include the dam reservation. Additionally, there was a focus on raising awareness and educating the community about gender-based violence.
Female - Based Business Training session
Today marked the second day of the youth Business Training session, with a strong focus on empowering young women. The session aimed to equip the youth with the necessary skills for employment and assist them in securing job opportunities within the hospital sector. ETCO expresses its deep gratitude to everyone involved in making this program a success once again.
Youth Business Training Initiative
The first day of business training for the youth in Kibera was a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by the community. With high rates of unemployment, the young people in Kibera often struggle to navigate through tough economic circumstances, leading some to resort to social vices in order to survive.
Gratitude for Feeding Support
We are thankful for the fortunate opportunity to recognize that individuals are ready and capable of aiding our program to provide meals for children. The feeding program has become our primary initiative, and we sincerely value the contributors and supporters. Today holds a significant significance because we were uncertain if we could achieve this, but miraculously, circumstances aligned, and we succeeded. We contribute not because we possess abundance, but because we understand the hardship of having nothing.
Feeding for bonding
Providing food and nourishment can create a sense of security and care, which can help children feel more comfortable opening up and sharing their thoughts and feelings.
Call for Youths Business Training
ETCO and African Initiative For Rural Development. has organized a business training for the youth in Kibera Slums. It's an opportunity for young people to gain employability skills and potentially secure placements in the hospitality sector. We encourage interested youths to take advantage of this opportunity and register for the event as soon as possible, as there are limited slots available. They can send an SMS to 0711 785664 to register or for more information.
A successful day it is - Sports and children feeding program.
Overall, it was a fantastic day! It’s always important to take time to appreciate the good things in life and celebrate successes, and everyone involved had a lot to be proud of. NB: - We invite donors, partners, and sponsors to participate in organizing the next event! Collaborating with others can help make the event even more successful and enjoyable. It’s also a good opportunity to build relationships and engage with the community.
Week 18 - Scouting Week.
*Exciting news!* ETCO-Kenya is organizing a soccer tournament to promote sports development among youth and scout for young talents. We're also giving back to the community through a children feeding program and donating stationaries. We're committed to reducing crime, substance abuse, and poverty through environmental care, education, sports development, arts, and business innovation. Join us in creating a positive impact on our communities. through: donations, partnerships and/or sponsorships. #ETCOKenya #SportsDevelopment #CommunityOutreach #PositiveImpact
Week 17 - Eventful day
This has for sure been a great day right from the beginning to the end. We've had a series of events from, children playing soccer, handball/volley, feeding program and finally the Live show performance from ETCO Theatre.
Week 16 - Children Feeding Program
Rainy season and still grateful for the blessings as we continue with our programs. Always made possible with your donations. They really go a long way in ensuring that our children have a successful weekend.
Week 15 - Welcome Visitors
All the way from Colombia, England and France. Thank you Rodger Mulla for bringing in visitors. It was good to see you again after 11 years since highschool... A good and happy day, full of tour in Kibera and it's beauty. Hope you enjoyed.