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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...