A Difficult Season for Ark Quest
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 to supply ½ portions of […]
2023 in Kenya
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 3rd best school in their […]
Phil Russell Memorial Walk – A Great Success!
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 with us, or sponsoring us, […]
Phil Russell Memorial Walk for Ark Quest!
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 Cheap Auto (Waihi Road) to […]
Encouraging News from Ark Quest!
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 visitor and supporter over the […]
May Update
Thanks to all who responded to the needs that were shared in our last blog. Since then, thanks to your generosity and the extra support from International Needs, Calvine has been able to meet a number of the ongoing needs of the school. He shares his gratitude below: “Thank you so much for your support […]
Changes at Ark Quest Trust
Many of you will be aware that Philip Russell, our founding chairman, recently passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. We on the trust, miss his wisdom, guidance, and humour terribly! His heart for Ark Quest Education Centre enabled the trust to be established, and it is our privilege and responsibility to continue his […]
November Update
Since our last update there has been quite a lot of activity at Ark Quest Education Centre. Teachers continue to implement the new Kenyan curriculum, which has brought both challenges and rewards. Thanks to the many people who responded to Emma’s challenge to raise money for textbooks, we were able to send more than $1000 […]
August Update
Pastor Fred: Calvine and the family have recently been through a difficult time with the death of his father. Pastor Fred had served as the school chaplain since its inception. He provided the land that the school is built on. Much of his time has been spent in mentoring students and encouraging others in the […]
Latest News for 2021
Thanks to donations from International Needs, 15 families were given chickens soon after Christmas. This will provide a small amount of income and some basic food for the neediest families. It is hoped that this chicken project will be multiplied in the future. Much of Kenya has been in partial lockdown because of Covid. However, […]