Children’s Ark charity sails steady in stormy seas Tuesday 29 December 2020 The Children's Ark president Simone de la Bastide gives an overview of the organisation's work at the Princess Elizabeth Centre, at her Maraval home on Monday. - Angelo Marcelle FALLOUT from the covid19 pandemic, plus an upsurge in human trafficking, has not daunted the management team of the Children’s Ark, a registered charity aimed at helping the country’s youngsters, especially those deemed marginalised and at-risk. Newsday got an update on the group’s work from president Simone de la Bastide and vice president Dr Kongsheik Achong Low on Monday.