Not every child is born into a place they can safely call home. Many of the children here carry painful stories from their past. But today, they are surrounded by care, stability, and love. Every day, they share meals together, learn together, play together, and grow alongside caregivers who nurture them with patience and understanding. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
THIS IS HOME
Not every child is born into a place they can safely call home. Many of the children here carry pain...
WHEN WORK FEELS LIKE FAMILY
Last week, we said goodbye to one of our teachers. She has been part of The Ark Trust (Napastaa Chil...