{"id":5062,"date":"2026-04-21T15:34:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thearktrust.org\/?p=5062"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:34:06","slug":"what-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thearktrust.org\/blog\/what-next\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT NEXT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mary finished her secondary school last year.<\/p>\n

She worked hard, stayed focused, and qualified to study nursing. This is something she has wanted for a long time.<\/p>\n

But right now, she cannot move to the next step.<\/p>\n

The fees required to join nursing school are beyond what the home can afford.<\/p>\n

Mary is ready. She has done her part.
\nWhat is missing is the support to help her continue.<\/p>\n

At The Ark Trust (Napastaa Children’s Home)<\/a>, we are starting a series called \u201cNext Step Stories.\u201d
\nWe will be sharing stories of young people who have finished school and are ready to move forward, but are held back by financial limits.<\/p>\n

Mary is one of many.<\/p>\n

These are young people with goals, with direction, and with the ability to succeed if given the chance.<\/p>\n

If you would like to support Mary or be part of helping more students take their next step, we welcome you to walk with us.<\/p>\n

Because sometimes, the only thing standing in the way is an opportunity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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