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

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Kenyan government, School community, Dream girl, Sisters school Netherlands, World vision, Individual welwishers

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