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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]