Raising a new Generation
Kids Ark works with the poor in the district of Hera in Timor Leste, or East Timor as many know this developing nation as. The Kids Ark team give support to Timorese teachers and community workers.
Since 2003, Kids Ark has developed projects in a number of fields including:
Since 2003, Kids Ark has developed projects in a number of fields including:
- Education
- Health
- Disabilities
- Sanitation and water reticulation
- Micro finance co-ops.
Some of our current needs
- Child Sponsorship: sponsor a child to continue quality preschool and primary education and you will be part of building hope into a new generation of kids in East Timor. Partner with us to sustain a new future for the youth. Sponsoring a child helps with ensuring maintaining a high standard of teacher training, subsidised meals and school uniforms, and a consistent quality education through the pre and primary school years.
- New service vehicle: Our red Toyota Hi Lux is starting break down on a consistent basis. This vehicle which is used for the clinic 'ambulance', people carrier and 'shopping basket' and is invaluable to the ministry of Kids Ark (ARMS). We need to consider replacing with a similar vehicle.
- Disabled Centre: pray for those fundraising for the commencement of the rehab centre - check out HANDS organisation.
About us
Kids Ark is a non-profit registered NGO that has been established in Timor Leste since 2003.
(registered as ARMS, Australia Relief and Mercy Services )
All workers are volunteers. Kids Ark directors are Soraya Nepomuceno and Branca Lopes, who are originally from Brazil. They are assisted by other full time and part-time volunteers working with Kids Ark on projects eg building and specialist work. All volunteers are self-supporting.
The work is financially supported by donors from many countries.
Constitutionally, Kids Ark is under the umbrella of ARMS, Australia Relief and Mercy Services - an arm of Youth With A Mission Australia. ARMS is a registered Australian Charity and trains people to work with the poor.
ARMS fundraises for, and gives financial assistance to projects amongst the poor; initiates projects amongst the poor; gives educational sponsorships to children in poverty; maintains primary health care projects in poor areas and is involved micro enterprise projects.
ARMS is a member of the Australian Council For Overseas Aid (ACFOA) and is a signatory to the ACFOA Code Of Conduct. ARMS is also a member of the Co-Aid a consortium of Australian aid agencies serving the poor and needy.
(registered as ARMS, Australia Relief and Mercy Services )
All workers are volunteers. Kids Ark directors are Soraya Nepomuceno and Branca Lopes, who are originally from Brazil. They are assisted by other full time and part-time volunteers working with Kids Ark on projects eg building and specialist work. All volunteers are self-supporting.
The work is financially supported by donors from many countries.
Constitutionally, Kids Ark is under the umbrella of ARMS, Australia Relief and Mercy Services - an arm of Youth With A Mission Australia. ARMS is a registered Australian Charity and trains people to work with the poor.
ARMS fundraises for, and gives financial assistance to projects amongst the poor; initiates projects amongst the poor; gives educational sponsorships to children in poverty; maintains primary health care projects in poor areas and is involved micro enterprise projects.
ARMS is a member of the Australian Council For Overseas Aid (ACFOA) and is a signatory to the ACFOA Code Of Conduct. ARMS is also a member of the Co-Aid a consortium of Australian aid agencies serving the poor and needy.
The Kids Ark (ARMS) team - Soraya and Branca [Brazil], John and Alison [Australia], Carol [NZ], Sofia and Honoria [East Timor].
May 20th Independence Day
Timor Leste celebrates 10 years of Indepence this month on 20th May. Our school have been busy with art and craft, dramas, dance and songs all about the culture of Timor Leste
Picture below : first grade class made a crocodile with the colours of the Timorese flag
20th celebrations for schools in Hera
Pictured below:
1. Kids Ark school - flying the national flag
2. Sack race at Akanunu school in Hera
3. Branca with winners of the egg 'n spoon race from Motakiik school
(Kids Ark sponsored the sports day for each school in our district with prizes and morning tea snacks)
