In Kenya, 11.7 million children lack access to three or more essential services, including safe drinking water, nutritious food, quality housing, and education, significantly impacting their well-being and development.
Quick Facts
International Needs Humanitarian Aid Trust (INHAT) has partnered with Ark Quest New Zealand and Ark Quest Education Trust in Kenya, alongside International Needs Kenya, to support Ark Quest Education Centre. Established in 2008, the school now provides education and two meals daily to over 100 students but receives no government funding. Many students struggle to afford fees, so supporting them through the INCAP programme helps cover educational and operational costs.
About Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Language: Swahili, English
Population: 55 million
Location: Kenya is a country in East Africa, bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast
Religion: Christianity is the predominant religion in Kenya, followed by approximately 85.5% of the population, with Islam as the second-largest religion, practiced by 10.9% of Kenyans.
Education: The Kenyan government has allocated a substantial budget to education, but challenges like poor-quality teaching, large class sizes, high pupil-to-teacher ratios, and dropout rates, especially in pastoral communities, have affected the quality and access to education.
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How Ark Quest transformed Oside’s life
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How Ark Quest transformed Oside’s life
Oside’s parents have no formal employment and rely on scarce odd jobs to feed the family daily. They can’t afford clothes, shoes, or furniture. In 2018, her older sister tragically died from malaria. In 2019, thanks to a generous sponsor, Oside joined Ark Quest School. This was a tremendous blessing, providing her with not only…
Education bringing smiles
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Education bringing smiles
At ArkQuest, education has become a powerful equalizer, transforming the lives of children regardless of their background. Thanks to the dedication of everyone involved, we’ve made significant progress, with new classrooms and repairs underway.
