Inside the pantry at the children’s home is a small weighing scale. At first glance, it may not seem significant. But every day, it plays an important role in helping ensure that 62 children receive their meals. The cooks use it to carefully measure flour, rice, beans, sugar, and other ingredients before preparing meals. Not […]
For years, Joy knew exactly what birthdays at the children’s home felt like. Every month, children celebrating their birthdays would gather together for a small celebration. There would be a cake placed at the center, songs filling the room, laughter from the other children, and smiles that lasted the entire day. To many people, it […]
For many children, coming home from boarding school is something they eagerly look forward to. It means rest, comfort, familiar faces, and a break from the routines of school life. For some of the children at The Ark Trust , however, one difficult part of life follows them both at school and at home: cold […]
Ever since she was a little girl, she dreamed of becoming a nurse. She dreamed of wearing the uniform with pride. Of caring for patients. Of bringing comfort to people during their most painful moments. While other children changed their dreams every few months, hers remained the same year after year. And so she worked […]
very home has a heartbeat. In ours, it is often found around the dining table. With 62 children under our care, preparing meals is one of the most important responsibilities we carry each day. Breakfast before school. Lunch for those at home. Dinner in the evening when everyone gathers again to share stories from their […]
Every afternoon at The Ark Trust tells a story. School bags swing from tired shoulders. Shoes drag across the compound after a long day. Younger children rush ahead excitedly while older ones pretend not to be as eager to talk. And waiting for them is Lucy , lovingly known within the home as Mama Nyachira. […]
At first glance, it was just a group of children threshing maize. But as the afternoon went on, it became something much deeper. Laughter echoed across the compound as stories flowed from one child to another. Some worked quickly and competitively, others paused often to joke and tease their friends. What began as a simple […]
The morning begins before the sun rises. The air is heavy with cold. The kind that makes everything feel slower—harder. Under a thin layer of warmth, a child lies in bed, holding on for just a few more seconds. Because once their feet touch the ground, there is no turning back. They step onto a […]
Every afternoon, our home fills with life again. Children return from school with bright faces and eager voices—sharing what they learned, the games they played, and the dreams they are beginning to form. In these moments, it is easy to see their potential. School is not just part of their routine; it is where their […]
Yesterday marked the first day back to school after a long holiday for the children. By 5am, many were already awake, preparing for the day ahead. But the morning was not easy. With the current cold and rainy weather, many of the children had to bathe using cold water just to get ready for school […]