We’ve recently returned from a wonderfully successful INNZ-led visit to Ark Quest Education Centre in Kenya. The progress since our last trip six years ago has been nothing short of phenomenal! The school now boasts six permanent concrete block classrooms — the first stage of an ambitious 16-room development plan.

 In July, a team of 20 people from International Needs and Ark Quest Trust will be visiting Kenya. We will be visiting projects in Nairobi, before travelling to Mahanga to spend time at Ark Quest Education Centre. It will be exciting to see the progress that has been made with

We are excited to share that, thanks to generous donors, Calvine will be coming to New Zealand at the end of this month and will be here for most of November. Calvine will be attending the Ark Quest Walk on Saturday 9th of November and we will be providing regular

Ark Quest Successes * Thanks to recent fundraising for musical instruments, Ark Quest students were able to participate in a county music competition for the first time ever! This was a very special opportunity for Ark Quest. * Ark Quest sports teams have had recent success in local competitions, with some

Musical Instruments Thanks to recent fundraising through the Kids Concert and the World of Joy International Needs booklet, Ark Quest Education Centre was able to purchase musical instruments allowing them to fully implement the music curriculum. This has brought great joy to the teachers and students (see picture). Vegetable Garden

Students’ Success – Past and Present After a rough year, we are delighted to let you know that all of the Year 8 students at Ark Quest Education Centre have passed their KCPE end-of-year exams. This will mean that every student has the chance to attend secondary school next year

We would love for you to join us at our annual fundraising walk which is coming up on Saturday 18th of November at 9am! Our walk is only 10km (start opposite Tay Street Cafe, walk around Mount Maunganui and back to the start). You may register on the day. We

Some of you may have seen the recent Facebook post showing Sarah Jackson’s photos of her recent visit to Ark Quest. Sarah is from the UK and has been a loyal supporter of Ark Quest for many years.  Sarah was encouraged to see such wonderful progress at the school. She

Our most recent news from Ark Quest Education Centre is that things are quite desperate. Prices of food have more than tripled, so the school is no longer able to provide full meals for the students or staff. They can no longer afford to provide breakfast and are only able

Ark Quest Education Centre – Great Results Once again we are pleased to report that Ark Quest Education Centre Year 8 students have excelled in the Kenyan Certificate of Education (KCPE) exams. This exam determines their eligibility to enrol in secondary school studies. The school’s results place them as the

Great weather, great turn out and great fun! Phil’s memory was honoured by 30+ walkers who shared his vision to enable Ark Quest Education Centre to provide education for some of the most vulnerable children in Mahanga Village, Kenya. A big thank you to all who supported us, by walking

It is less than 2 weeks until our Phil Russell Memorial Fundraising Walk! Sat 5th November. Briefing at 9 am and begin walking at 9:30 am. There will be three (3) legs to the walk * Maude to Super Cheap Auto (Waihi Road). Approximately 8.5km. 9.30 – 11.30 am.* Super

Visits to Ark Quest Friends of Ark Quest, Andrew and Heather McCormick visited from Northern Ireland in June. They were warmly welcomed by the Ark Quest Community and were delighted to see the progress in the building project. Recently Sarah Jackson from England also visited. She has been a regular