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 […]
Children don’t wait for perfect things to feel at home. They create it. Today, I found a group of children busy outside. No one had told them what to do. They just had an idea and decided to work on it together. They were building small houses. Using what they could find around them, they […]
Sometimes growth looks like being trusted. This week, as part of a planned staff retreat, the older children at The Ark Trust (Napastaa Children’s Home) stepped into small leadership roles within the home. Not because they had to, but because they are ready to learn. They helped keep routines going, supported the younger ones, and […]
Mary finished her secondary school last year. She worked hard, stayed focused, and qualified to study nursing. This is something she has wanted for a long time. But right now, she cannot move to the next step. The fees required to join nursing school are beyond what the home can afford. Mary is ready. She […]
Yesterday, we sat down with a special group of young people; our care leavers. These are bright, hopeful young individuals who completed their high school education last year. Some grew up in our home, others we supported through school fees while living with their families. Different journeys, but one shared story: resilience. The meeting was […]
There’s something special about this season. Now that schools are closed, our home feels different. It’s louder, warmer, and full of life. Laughter fills the rooms, and conversations go on a little longer. Brothers and sisters are catching up and sharing stories from their time away. In one place, some are playing together. In another, […]
There’s something powerful about watching a seed grow; not just into food, but into responsibility. In the recent past, we showed you around our maize farm when it was just beginning. Now we have something else to celebrate. We have a harvest, and not only is it a wonderful feat, but it was accomplished not […]
Faces Behind The Ark Trust: Peter Mureithi At The Ark Trust (Napastaa Children’s Home), every role has a story to tell on growth, purpose, and impact. Meet Peter Mureithi, or as we fondly call him Baba Blessing. Peter joined The Ark Trust in 2010 as a security guard. Over the years, Peter has grown with […]