Week 8 - Damaris Mungai's Visit
Sharing is caring, we really appreciate our guests today for showing us love and compassion.
It was truly and honor to spend time with such great people and allowing our children to openly talk and discuss issues affecting them. It is true that children also have stress an depression, talking and discussing such matters create relief and for sure we'd want to have many more such moments.
Education empowerment, Legal aid and other life skills are so vital aspects of social life which must be imparted in children'ss lives.
Mrs. Damaris' children showed us a nice example by donating their best clothes and other items. We learnt a lot from them too.
Being more of an environmental experts' visit, we had to have a tour around because of the partnership we've established with EcoWB. Tony Machacha represented EcoWB so well.
All the way from Germany, Monika - Founder of Kibera Creative Arts (KiCA), visited us to discuss further how we can partner in future to connect children to more relevant opportunities in the entertainment industry.
We are truly grateful to all that made this program a success.
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.