Queen
A beautiful baby girl arrived at Open Arms Village almost five years ago. Her name is Queen. Her mother was only 12 years old when she...
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Open Arms International
- Aug 4
- 1 min
Welcoming a New Baby
At Open Arms Village, every new baby is celebrated as a precious gift from God. Here, the aunties in the baby home welcome the newest...
Open Arms International
- Aug 3
- 1 min
You Gave Samuel a Place to Grow
From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I am continually amazed by your generosity. As the executive director here in the U.S., I have...
Open Arms International
- Jul 18
- 1 min
Bread!
Did you know that bread is among the most consumed foods in Kenya? In most Kenyan homes, bread is served for breakfast every day....
Open Arms International
- Jul 11
- 1 min
Baby Prisca
Prisca's mother has been dealing with substance abuse issues for more than 25 years. She sought refuge on the streets when she was only...
Open Arms International
- Jul 5
- 1 min
Silas
I want to tell you about an amazingly resilient little boy named Silas, who came to Open Arms Village almost eight years ago. He was not...
Open Arms International
- Jun 21
- 2 min
When God is Inefficient
I'm learning that God chooses to be inefficient sometimes. He could easily care for everyone and everything on earth. He wouldn't even...
Open Arms International
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Day of the African Child
About 10 years ago, an 11 year old boy named Joseph, who had recently lost his mother, stood outside the gates of a school. He did not...
Open Arms International
- Jun 9
- 1 min
Parents Found!
Mary, a young girl from Open Arms Village, recently wrote, “I am thankful you helped me find my parents last year. I didn’t even know...
Open Arms International
- Jun 2
- 1 min
Would You Pray?
First of all, I want to personally thank you for all you do to care for the children of Open Arms Village. You are providing a safe home,...
Open Arms International
- Apr 28
- 1 min
Godwin & Dennis' Story
Two years ago, brothers Godwin, age six, and Dennis, age four, were living a nightmare. Their father was abusive and their mother had...
Open Arms International
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Jane & Joseph's Story
In December 2016, residents of a Kenyan village alerted the local chief about their growing concern for 16-month-old twins, Jane and...
Open Arms International
- Apr 14
- 1 min
Ezra's Story
Abandoned in a maize field only hours after his birth, Ezra was discovered by a young girl and taken to the police station. He was...
Open Arms International
- Mar 29
- 1 min
Surprise Visit
Recently, during the Open Arms Academy school holiday, the children had a surprise visit from staff members of a local supermarket. In...
Open Arms International
- Feb 28
- 1 min
42 New Beds
I'm so excited to tell you that, because of generous supporters of February on the Floor, 42 kids in Kenya and Romania will have new beds...
Open Arms International
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Just 11 More!
I'm so grateful that the Open Arms family has already provided 31 new beds that will be given to kids in desperate need of a safe and...
Open Arms International
- Feb 16
- 1 min
25 New Beds!
I'm so excited to tell you that, so far, 25 new beds will be given to kids in desperate need of a safe and warm place to sleep! With 11...
Open Arms International
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Can a Bed Keep a Child Safe?
Last week, our new partner in Romania told me about a little girl in her program who sleeps in a very small bed with her two teenage...
Open Arms International
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Remember When?
Sleeping on the ground is fun when you’re a kid and it’s for a night or two. Camping, sleep overs, blanket forts in the living room…these...
Open Arms International
- Jan 27
- 2 min
February on the Floor
We’re partnering with Stand by Me to provide beds for kids in the communities near Open Arms Village in Kenya and the Denisa Care Center...