Results & Stories

Our Impact

Real stories, measurable results, lasting change in communities

By The Numbers

Impact by the Numbers

Measurable change across our three program areas

600+
Community Members Trained
200+
Small Businesses Supported
300+
AVP Workshop Participants
1500+
Trees Planted
Our Journey

Major Milestones

Key achievements that mark our progress in transforming communities

2023

Global Reach

Impactful stories went global on social media

2023

Local Donations

$2,000 raised from Kenyan group

2023

TOT Certification

25 TOTs certified in violence prevention across Kibera, Mathare, and Mwihoko

2023

Sanitary Pads Giveaway

500+ girls in Mathare supported

Focus Areas

Our Impact Areas

Three pillars of transformation creating lasting change in vulnerable communities

Livelihoods

35+ families supported through Startup Business Fund with revolving microgrants

Peacebuilding

25 TOTs certified in violence prevention across Kibera, Mathare, and Mwihoko

Emergency Response

250 beneficiaries reached during COVID-19 food distribution in Kibera

Emergency Response

COVID-19 Food Distribution

March 2020 — In collaboration with Spirit in Action International, we provided emergency food relief to vulnerable populations in Kibera during the pandemic lockdown

Background & Context

During the COVID-19 pandemic, government directives for stay-at-home and social distancing left daily wage earners without livelihoods and facing hunger. E-CATS collaborated with Spirit in Action International to provide emergency food relief to the most vulnerable populations in Kibera informal settlement.

COVID-19 Food Distribution in Kibera
Door Christian Fellowship Church, Kibera
11
Households Reached
56
Total Beneficiaries
40
Children Supported
20%
Women-Headed
150
Households Expected
Funded by Spirit in Action International
$300 (KSH 30,000) Emergency Relief Grant

Each Household Received:

10kg
Maize Flour
2kg
Rice
2 bars
Soap
1kg
Sugar

Distribution Process

1
Household Surveys
Rapid surveys identified rightful beneficiaries
2
Priority Selection
Focus on aged, vulnerable, women-headed households
3
Physical Verification
Day-before verification ensured accuracy
4
Safe Distribution
Guided timing and location to avoid crowds

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Food Distribution Package — Founder & Co-Founder
2020

Food Distribution Package — Founder & Co-Founder

The Founder and Co-Founder of e-CATS speak candidly about the Emergency Response Food Distribution initiative — why they launched it, how COVID-19 forced them to pivot from their regular programs, and what they hoped it would mean for families in Kibera's informal settlements. They discuss the impact of the pandemic curfew on daily wage earners, the packing process, and their vision for improving living standards through solidarity and compassionate action.

Food Distribution — On Location
2020

Food Distribution — On Location

Live footage captured directly from the food distribution site during the COVID-19 emergency response. Watch as e-CATS volunteers and the team reach families in Kibera with essential food packages — dry food stuffs, protective gear (face masks), and sanitation kits — in a powerful show of community solidarity during one of the most challenging periods the informal settlement has faced.

Emergency Response — 2nd Food Distribution
2020

Emergency Response — 2nd Food Distribution

e-CATS collaborated with Spirit in Action to provide food to Kibera's vulnerable population affected by the country's curfew during the Corona Pandemic. A true show of solidarity and social responsibility. The populations affected received dry food stuffs, protective gear (face masks) and sanitation kits (hand sanitizers and bar soaps) to keep proper hygiene. E-CATS also shared their love with them.

Emergency Response — Food Staff Distribution
2020

Emergency Response — Food Staff Distribution

Documentation of the food staff distribution process — showing the e-CATS team and volunteers carefully packing and organising dry food stuffs, protective gear, and sanitation kits before distribution to vulnerable households in Kibera. A behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and care that went into every package delivered during the COVID-19 emergency response.

"Beneficiaries appreciated the timely relief during their suffering. Volunteers acknowledged the selection process as the most successful they'd witnessed, attributing success to thorough pre-distribution mapping and verification."

Community Feedback — March 2020

Emergency Response - 2nd Food Distribution

Photos from our second COVID-19 food distribution in Kibera, reaching vulnerable households with essential food supplies during the pandemic lockdown.

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Emergency Response - Food Staff Distribution

Documentation of our first emergency food distribution program, providing immediate relief to families affected by COVID-19 lockdown measures.

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"This program is more than just providing sanitary pads — it's about dignity, education, and empowering young girls to stay in school and pursue their dreams without interruption."

E-CATS Team — December 2023
Peace Building

AVP Workshops & Training

Through the Alternatives to Violence Project, we equip community members with practical skills to resolve conflicts peacefully

5
TOTs Certified
Violence Prevention
6
Communities
Mwihoko, Mathare, Kibera
6
New Facilitators
Apprentices Trained
300+
Participants
Young People Primary

Workshop Locations

Mwihoko
Multiple workshops conducted, 6 apprentices trained as facilitators
Mathare
Seeds of Harmony program empowering peace in the community
Kibera
Ongoing workshops in informal settlements and refugee camps

"The AVP workshop changed my life. I learned how to handle conflicts without violence and now I'm helping others in my community do the same. We are all teachers, we are all learners."

AVP Workshop Participant — Mwihoko, 2024
Livelihoods Program

Startup Business Fund Success Stories

Empowering entrepreneurs through microgrants, training, and ongoing support to build sustainable livelihoods

35+
Families Supported
Through revolving microgrants
100%
Revolving Fund
Sustainable grant repayment model
85%
Business Growth
Average income increase
Startup Business Fund Success Story

"The Startup Business Fund (SBF) changed everything for my family. I expanded my vegetable stand, and now I can afford school fees and provide three meals a day."

Grace M. — Vegetable Vendor, Kibera

Program Components:

Initial grant (KSH 5,000–20,000)
Business skills training
Group accountability support
Revolving fund participation

Startup Business Fund - Microgrant Beneficiaries

Success stories from our Startup Business Fund program, showcasing entrepreneurs who received microgrants and training to grow their businesses.

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Girls Support

Sanitary Pads Giveaway Program

Supporting girls' education and dignity through menstrual health products

Sanitary Pads Giveaway - Mathare
December 2023
Mathare, Nairobi
500+
Girls Supported

During the Christmas season of 2023, we distributed sanitary pads to over 500 girls in Mathare, ensuring they can attend school with dignity and confidence.

Program Impact

Reduced school absenteeism during menstruation
Improved girls' confidence and self-esteem
Promoted menstrual health awareness
Supported educational continuity for vulnerable girls

Program Photos

Sanitary Pads Giveaway - Photo 1
Mathare, December 2023
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Mathare, December 2023
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Mathare, December 2023
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Mathare, December 2023

"This program is more than just providing sanitary pads — it's about dignity, education, and empowering young girls to stay in school and pursue their dreams without interruption."

E-CATS Team — December 2023
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Watch our journey of transformation, peace building, and community empowerment

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From Conflict to Commerce | Women Rising with AVP & SBF
2025

From Conflict to Commerce | Women Rising with AVP & SBF

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TRANSFORMED | Empowering Communities, Changing Lives
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TRANSFORMED | Empowering Communities, Changing Lives

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Exploring the AVP Philosophy: A Journey Towards Peaceful Conflict Resolution
2024

Exploring the AVP Philosophy: A Journey Towards Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Kenya
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Catalysts for Change | Mwihoko AVP Workshop
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Catalysts for Change | Mwihoko AVP Workshop

Mwihoko, Kiambu County
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SEEDS OF HARMONY | EMPOWERING PEACE IN MATHARE
2024

SEEDS OF HARMONY | EMPOWERING PEACE IN MATHARE

Mathare
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CULTIVATING PEACE | AVP Workshop in Mwihoko Githurai
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CULTIVATING PEACE | AVP Workshop in Mwihoko Githurai

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e-CATS SUCCESS STORIES | PT 1

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Emergency Response — 2nd Food Distribution
2020

Emergency Response — 2nd Food Distribution

Kibera, Kenya
Emergency Response
Emergency Response — Food Staff Distribution
2020

Emergency Response — Food Staff Distribution

Kibera, Kenya
Emergency Response
Women in Business — Startup Business Fund Grant Ceremony
2020

Women in Business — Startup Business Fund Grant Ceremony

Kibera, Kenya
Livelihoods
Testimonial — Community Feedback
2020

Testimonial — Community Feedback

Kibera
Testimonials
Romano & Team — Accounting for Food Distribution
2020

Romano & Team — Accounting for Food Distribution

Kibera
Emergency Response
Testimonial 1
2020

Testimonial 1

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2020

Testimonial 2

Kenya
Testimonials
POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY: TRANSFORMED - Empowering Communities
2024

POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY: TRANSFORMED - Empowering Communities

Mwihoko, Kiambu County
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Hustle & Harmony | The Intersection of Business and Peace
2024

Hustle & Harmony | The Intersection of Business and Peace

Kenya
Peace Building
Understanding and Addressing Trauma Workshop
2022

Understanding and Addressing Trauma Workshop

Kenya
Peace Building
Food Distribution Package — Founder & Co-Founder
2020

Food Distribution Package — Founder & Co-Founder

Kibera, Kenya
Emergency Response
Food Distribution — On Location
2020

Food Distribution — On Location

Kibera, Kenya
Emergency Response

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COVID-19 Food Distribution - Kibera

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