Sisters of the Good Shepherd ECAP

16/03/2026

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! – RASKOB FOUNDATION GRANT APPROVED 🎉

We are delighted to share wonderful news with our community! The grant application “Rekindling Hope: Strengthening Community Resilience Against Trafficking in Persons of Women and Girls in Kampala, Uganda” has been successfully approved by the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities.

This important milestone reflects the dedication, collaboration, and commitment of the team at the Sisters of the Good Shepherd – Mission Development Office (MDO ECAP) together with our partners. The project will strengthen community capacity to prevent trafficking and support vulnerable women and girls, helping restore dignity, safety, and hope.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Mission Development team whose hard work made this possible.

🙏 As the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, we remain committed to promoting justice, peace, and dignity, especially for those who are marginalized and vulnerable.

Stay connected as we begin the next steps of implementing this impactful initiative in Kampala, Uganda.

16/03/2026

MDO Update: Impact Report (Jan-March 2026) 📈✨

At the Sisters of the Good Shepherd-Eastern Central Africa Province (ECAP), we are excited to share the remarkable progress our programs have made since January. From launching transformative projects to restoring dignity in vulnerable communities, your partnership continues to create meaningful impact across the region.

Here is a glimpse of what we achieved together between January and March 2026:

🏗️ Infrastructure for Impact
On February 20th, we celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the EVTI Project in Ngong. This center will be a game-changer for youth empowerment, providing vocational training that equips young people with skills to build sustainable livelihoods.
Meanwhile, in Kitale, construction of the Maria Droste Health Centre is progressing steadily, bringing essential maternal and preventive healthcare closer to the Kispongo community.

🌱 Climate Resilience & Sustainability
Our teams in Komarock are implementing climate-smart agriculture initiatives and water pan installations. These efforts are helping families strengthen food security while adapting to the challenges of a changing climate.

🛡️ Protecting the Vulnerable
* Kolwezi, DRC: Through Bon Pasteur ASBL, we continue supporting the withdrawal of children from artisanal mines and their reintegration into school, while reaching over 10,000 community members with child protection awareness.
* Likoni, Mombasa: The Sauti Ya Dada Club has already supported 100 teenage mothers this year with mental wellness support and parenting skills, helping them return to education with renewed confidence.

🏠 Restoring Dignity
One of the most moving moments this quarter was completing a safe new home for Mrs. Susan Mukui in Komarock. Seeing her move from a dilapidated shelter into a secure home reminds us why we do this work affirming the dignity and worth of every person.

🤝 Healing & Peace
Our reconciliation programs in Mikinduri and surrounding areas continue to provide trauma counseling and peacebuilding dialogues, helping communities rebuild trust, healing, and resilience.

As we reflect on this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” we are reminded that every contribution to ECAP is an investment in a stronger, more dignified future for all.

🙏 Thank you to our donors, partners, and the Sisters for making this journey possible.

Follow our progress or support our work: www.rgs-ecap.org

10/03/2026

🌿 Proposed Maria Droste Health Centre – Kispongo, Kitale 🌿

Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for many families in Kispongo, Kitale. In response to this need, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd are proposing the establishment of the Maria Droste Health Centre, a facility that will bring essential medical services closer to the community, especially to vulnerable families, women, and children.

This health centre will help save lives by improving access to basic healthcare, maternal services, and preventive care for those who currently travel long distances to seek treatment.

💚 You can be part of this! Support, share, and help us make hope and health a reality for the community.

🙏 Together, we can build a healthier future.

If you would like to support or learn more about this initiative, please reach out or follow our updates.

08/03/2026

🌍 International Women’s Day 2026
Theme: “Give to Gain”

Today, we join the global community in celebrating 115 years of International Women’s Day, a moment to honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere.

At ECAP, we believe that when women are empowered, communities flourish. Across our programs, child development and mentorship, women’s economic empowerment, health services, mental health support, and environmental initiatives, we witness every day how investing in women and girls transforms families and builds stronger societies.

The theme “Give to Gain” reminds us that when we give women access to education, opportunities, leadership, and dignity, the whole world benefits. Stronger families, healthier communities, and sustainable development begin with empowered women.

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who lead, nurture, innovate, and inspire change in our communities. We also reaffirm our commitment to continue supporting women and girls so they can reach their full potential and shape a more just and hopeful future.

💜 Happy International Women’s Day 2026!

06/03/2026

📣 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭

As violence escalates in 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧 and across the 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭, we watch with deep concern. Civilians — especially girls, women, and children — are paying the highest price. The rapid intensification of military actions is putting countless lives at immediate risk and deepening an already fragile humanitarian situation.

Amid this crisis, our sisters and partners in 𝐋𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 are once again responding to a massive wave of people displaced by this conflict. Families are arriving at shelters with absolutely nothing and urgently need food, basic medical supplies, and safe housing. They are exhausted, afraid, and weary from reliving the trauma of past conflicts.

As Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, we advocate for a just and non-violent resolution to this crisis. We urgently call on global leaders to establish ceasefire safe zones, protect civilians, and step back from the brink of wider conflict by choosing diplomacy over retaliation.

Our global Good Shepherd community invites you to join us in prayer for the safety of all those affected and for a swift resolution that creates lasting peace in the region. 🕊

English: www.olcgs.org/statement-on-crisis-in-middle-east
French: www.olcgs.org/fr/statement-on-crisis-in-middle-east
Spanish: www.olcgs.org/es/statement-on-crisis-in-middle-east

Observamos con profunda preocupación la escalada de violencia en Irán y en todo Medio Oriente. Los civiles, especialmente las niñas, las mujeres y los niños, están pagando el precio más alto. La rápida intensificación de las acciones militares está poniendo en peligro inmediato la vida de n...

06/03/2026

In every conflict, civilians - especially girls, women and children - are the ones who pay the highest price.

GSIF joins the Good Shepherd community in demanding their protection, as violence escalates in Iran and Middle East.

🕊️👉 Read our full joint statement: http://www.olcgs.org/statement-on-crisis-in-middle-east

28/02/2026

Groundbreaking Ceremony – EVTI Project, Ngong | 20th February

On 20th February, we officially broke ground for the EVTI Project in Ngong, a dream becoming reality!

The EVTI Project represents our commitment to empowering youth with practical skills, technical training, and values that will prepare them for meaningful employment and self-reliance. Through this initiative, we are building more than classrooms and workshops, we are building futures.

We are grateful to all our partners, mangement and community members whose vision, support, and dedication have made this possible so far. May this project grow to become a center of excellence, integrity, and innovation.

We warmly invite stakeholders, partners, and well-wishers to join us in making this dream fully come alive. Your support in any form, will help transform lives and strengthen our community.

Together, let’s build hope. Together, let’s build the future.

25/02/2026

🌍💧 Training on Water Pan Installation-Komarock
We are excited to share highlights from our recent training on water pan installation in Komarock. This practical session brought together community members who are committed to strengthening local water resilience and sustainable resource management.
The training focused on:
✅ Site selection and preparation
✅ Excavation and lining techniques
✅ Water harvesting and storage management
✅ Maintenance and sustainability practices
Water pans play a critical role in rainwater harvesting, especially in areas experiencing irregular rainfall and water scarcity. By equipping the community with hands-on skills, we are promoting climate resilience, environmental conservation, and improved access to water for households and small-scale livelihoods.
Together, we are building solutions that are community-led, sustainable, and impactful.

24/02/2026

💪 Empowering Women and Youth, Transforming Communities 💪

At the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (RGS) ECAP, we believe that when women and youth are empowered with skills and livelihood opportunities, entire communities flourish.

Through our programs across Kenya, Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan, we provide:
🌱 Vocational training and skills development
🌱 Income-generating opportunities
🌱 Support for entrepreneurship and self-reliance

Every skill learned, every small business started, is a step towards a more independent, confident, and resilient community.

Join us in making a difference!

21/02/2026

🎉 Ground Breaking Ceremony -EVTI Ngong | 20th February 2026 🎉

Yesterday, we successfully held the official ground breaking ceremony for the EVTI Ngong Development Project, marking a significant milestone in our mission to strengthen technical and vocational training infrastructure.

The event brought together key stakeholders, including provincial leadership, ECAP Board, EWC Board, project consultants, contractors, government representatives, partners, and the wider community, all united in launching this transformative development.

Event Highlights:
✨ Holy Eucharist & Prayers
✨ Official Remarks & Project Overview
✨ Contract Signing Ceremony
✨ Blessing of the Site & Ground Breaking
✨ Formal Site Handover
✨ Group Photo Session & Networking

We are grateful to all partners and stakeholders for their presence, support, and commitment. This project will go a long way in expanding access to quality technical skills training and empowering young people for sustainable livelihoods.

20/02/2026

This Lenten Season, come join us in "a transformative journey of interior conversion and compassionate action" with the Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd spiritual family... drawing wisdom from our founders 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 and 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐮𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚, and the inspirational lives of 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞, and 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐓𝐡é𝐫è𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧.

A blessed lenten journey everyone... 💜

Download the daily reflection guide here:
https://tinyurl.com/OLCGSLentenReflection2026

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19/02/2026

🌍 Children Not Miners -Kolwezi, DRC

Over 40,000 children in Kolwezi are working in artisanal cobalt and copper mines instead of going to school. Many face dangerous conditions, exploitation, and abuse.

Since 2013, Bon Pasteur ASBL, founded by the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, has been working to:
✅ Withdraw 1,200+ children from mines and reintegrate them into school
✅ Support 500+ women with income-generating opportunities
✅ Reach 10,000+ community members through awareness programs

Kolwezi may produce cobalt for the world, but children and families still suffer. Bon Pasteur is breaking the cycle of poverty and violence through education, livelihoods, and child protection.

🤝 Supported by Misean Cara, ERG, GIZ, Mercedes-Benz, Google, Missio Austria, Porticus, and the EU, we continue building hope and dignity.

Children belong in classrooms, not in mines. Let’s make this a reality.