At The Ark Trust, education has always been more than just going to class. It is one of the strongest tools we have to give children hope, dignity, and a future beyond their current circumstances. Years ago, the home made a major investment by establishing a model school for the children and the surrounding community. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]