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why I do what I do
This quote below comes from the letter of James and is not hanging framed on my wall. It lives inside me. It is one of those sentences you cannot read without it doing something to you — without askin...
Read moreBecome an ambassador for Mwanzo
We are incredibly proud that all the children at The Ark attend school — from primary school right through to university. In doing so, we are investing not only in the child themselves, but in an enti...
Read moreA day at The Ark - Now on video
What does it mean to grow up at The Ark? Not in grand terms, but simply – in everyday life?
Read moreSchool visits, reports and a well-deserved holiday
February was partly all about school. The team from The Ark visited the schools where the children study — not for a formal meeting, but simply to be there.
Read moreThe website is renewed — and we're proud of it
Mwanzo has a new home on the internet. The website has been completely
Read moreNewsletter Archive
| Subject | Date and Time Sent |
|---|---|
| Newsletter 2/2026 Mwanzo | Wednesday, 18 March 2026 |
| Newsletter 1/2026 Mwanzo | Monday, 16 March 2026 |
| A big thank you for your help in 2025! | Monday, 16 March 2026 |
Old news
Update from The Ark
At the beginning of 2026, we take a brief look back at December. In December 2025, the Ark successfully reunited six (6) children with their guardians through legal guardianship arrangements, in accor...
Read on...Get to know the children: what is your favourite ...?
This month, three children share fun facts about themselves in a video: what I like to eat,
Read on...Finances January 2026
As stated in the previous newsletter, our goal for the coming year is ambitious but achievable: to grow to €2,500 per month in regular donations. With that amount, we can structurally cover many opera...
Read on...Update from the Mwanzo foundation
We hope to achieve great things again as a foundation in 2026. We had already been working on improving fire safety at The Ark. In January, we strengthened the safety measures at The Ark Children's Ho...
Read on...Financial accountability 2024
2024 was our first full financial year. The figures for this year are included in the financial report that we publish in accordance with ANBI guidelines. This can be read via the link at the bottom o...
Read on...Get to know the children: Tom
Get to know the children: Tom
Read on...In this series, we give you a glimpse into the lives of the children at The Ark. The first instalment focuses on Tom. I (Clements) have known Tom since my first visit in 2...
What have we achieved in 2025
Thanks to your support, we have been able to make great strides this year. We would like to share the most important results and milestones that the Mwanzo Foundation has achieved over the past year.
Read on...How do we spend your donations?
Transparency is important to us. In this section, we show how the donations we received were used and what impact your contribution has made this year. The figures for 2025 are not final, of course, b...
Read on...A new kitchen for The Ark
During a visit in 2024, we found that the Ark's kitchen did not comply with health and safety regulations. The old stove was completely worn out, the chimney pipe had been corroded by heat, and the ma...
Read on...Working visit to The Ark
During our stay, we spoke with the staff, had a productive meeting with new stakeholders, and were able to put your donations to good use. In this report, we would like to share our experiences and im...
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