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 […]

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 […]

Last week, we said goodbye to one of our teachers. She has been part of The Ark Trust (Napastaa Children’s Home) family for some time, teaching at our Community Model School. As she left, we gave her a very emotional send-off, full of love, hugs, and kind words. It showed something very special about The […]

Some people work quietly, but their role is very important. PhilJohn Lusweti is one of the new faces behind The Ark Trust (Napastaa Children’s Home). PhilJohn joined us on 1st February this year as our watchman. Even though he hasn’t been here long, he is already part of the team. When we asked what he […]