Programs and Collaboration

ARK programs aim to spark a desire and map a path for literacy, development and advancement:

1.    distribution of books, computers and other educational tools

2.    provisioning of school supplies and scholarships to students

3.    repair/construction of critical infrastructure

4.    feeding program

5.    after school and summer programs (2010)  

Our programs rely heavily on the initiative and collaboration of local community members: parents, teachers, educators, community leaders, and students.  The community:

• is consulted on the state of students’ education
• prioritizes the issues on hand
• works with ARK on identifying solutions
• takes primary responsibility in managing and executing the programs 
• has to demonstrate continued support and initiative to develop a sustainable community project that will fund ongoing programs like the Feeding Program in the future

ARK’s funds are earmarked for the shipment of books/computers, purchase of materials such as school supplies, building and construction materials and food ingredients, and the provisioning of services such as after school programs.   The community contributes their time, expertise and labor, money, and in certain cases, raw materials such as wood and/or produce from the school garden. 

Although the schools that we target share the same profile, each school and student body have unique characteristics.  As such, the timing, design and implementation of the programs may vary from one school to the next.   The programs are designed in such a way that all parties have a vested interest in the implementation, maintenance and success of the program.