Our School
Basic Information
Organization Name: The Precious Ark School (PAS)
Location: Kariadudu / Riverside Slums, Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8370 – 00100, Nairobi
Telephone: +254 726 239855 / +254 722 674875
Email: thepreciousarkschool@gmail.com
Project Manager: Tom Ouma Okello
Registration: Ministry of Education (MOE)
MOE Number: PR/S/2/6019/14
Examination Body: KNEC
Background
The Precious Ark School is a community-based institution supporting children from poor and vulnerable families
in Kariadudu, Riverside, Korogocho, and Mathare slums in Nairobi.
- Lack of access to education
- Poverty and hunger
- HIV/AIDS related orphanhood
- Drug abuse among youth
- Crime and insecurity
Vision
To promote community-centered development through quality education.
Mission
To provide accessible, quality, and holistic education while promoting life skills and social development.
Core Objectives
- Provide quality education to vulnerable children
- Support orphans with education and basic needs
- Promote awareness on health and drug abuse
- Develop talents through sports and activities
- Promote gender equality
- Provide vocational training opportunities
School Population
Total Learners
By Education Level
- Kindergarten: 56
- Primary: 83
- Junior Secondary: 59
- Senior Secondary: 98
Ability Category
- Orphans: 41
- Half Orphans: 52
- Single Parents: 42
- Highly Vulnerable: 67
- Able Families: 94
Programs and Services
- Education: Kindergarten,Primary,Junior & Senior Secondary
- Feeding Program: Breakfast and lunch
- Counseling: Emotional and life skills support
- Health Care: Referral to health facilities
- Activities: Sports, drama, music, CU
Challenges
- Teacher salary constraints
- Inadequate classrooms
- Limited learning materials
- Insufficient food and sanitary supplies
- Lack of computers
Priority Needs
- Staff salaries
- Feeding program support
- Classroom construction
- Science lab
- 40 computers
- Books and materials
- Sanitary towels
Partners
- Dream Girl
- Savanis Book Centre
- Ruaraka CDF
Sustainability Strategy
- Income-generating activities
- Community partnerships
- Food production
- Digital training hub
Contact Information
Tom Ouma Okello
Project Manager
Email: thepreciousarkschool@gmail.com
Phone: +254 726 239855 / +254 722 674875
Location: Kariadudu / Riverside, Nairobi