Overseas Volunteering is Back!
The 15th of May marked a very special occasion for Ecologia Youth Trust: we had our first overseas volunteer since the international effects of COVID 19 lockdowns began! We are so delighted to share with you that the wonderful Carlo from London spent a week with our Kenyan partner, International Peace Initiatives, in Meru two months ago […]
Empowering Young Women: Year 3 of our 3 year skills training project has begun!
We are so excited to be welcoming in our final cohort of our 3-year project that aims to provide free skills training to 105 vulnerable and single young mothers in and around the Meru area. On 16th May 2022, 54 women reported to IPI Polytechnic, the educational area that is run by our long-term partners […]
Flushing Toilets And Sanitation At Tarnos School
We all know that clean water, basic toilets, and the implementation of good hygiene practices are essential to our survival, health, and well-being. In Kenya, diseases relating to poor water and sanitation is one of the leading causes of death in children under five years of age, with 50% of its total population receiving treatment […]
Green Sustainable Agriculture – Organic Farming At Sky Is The Limit
Did you know that Fort Portal is one of the poorest regions of Uganda according to the Ugandan Ministry of Health, with high food insecurity caused by increasing poverty, use of unsustainable agriculture methods, and inadequate food storage? This leaves many children malnourished and unable to fight illness or focus in school which impacts their […]
Refugees Coming to the Findhorn Community
Findhorn Community Refugee Action Forum is delighted to be working with Ecologia to accept donations for the refugees now beginning to arrive from Ukraine. The first woman arrived on Sunday 17th April 2022, and a family with three young boys is also expected to arrive soon. With more Ukrainian families needing a safe place […]
Happy International Women’s Day
This #InternationalWomensDay, we have plenty to celebrate… We know that helping women and girls to unlock their full potential is key to building a brighter future. That’s why this #InternationalWomensWeek we are holding a Facebook Fundraiser to fund 45 women in Kenya to become accredited hair & beauty therapists and grow their own small businesses! […]
Running Water and Flushing Toilets – Improving Sanitation at Tarnos School
Clean water, basic toilets, and the implementation of good hygiene practices are essential to our survival, health, and well-being. In Kenya, diseases relating to poor water and sanitation is one of the leading causes of death in children under five years of age, with 50% of its total population receiving treatment in hospitals due to […]
Ecologia Youth Trust Welcomes New Associate Director
Ecologia Youth Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Robyn Cooper as our new Associate Director. Robyn began her new role on May 1st 2021, stepping up from her previous role as Project Development and Marketing Officer for Ecologia’s International Projects. With nearly five years’ experience of working in the third sector, Robyn has […]
